11 March 2009, University of Bolton, Bolton, UK
12 March 2009, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK
http://www2.hud.ac.uk/mhm/drama/index.php
On Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March, the Universities of Bolton and Huddersfield are collaborating to host the first Northern Student Scriptwriters’ Conference across two locations.
This two day conference is an opportunity for undergraduates, postgraduates and new and emerging writers to learn about the mechanics of the scriptwriting industry and to participate in workshops and garner advice from successfully established writers. The first day of the conference at the University of Bolton deals specifically with Film and Television writing, whilst the second day at the University of Huddersfield concentrates on Theatre and Radio writing.
Enquiries can be made via jks1@bolton.ac.uk / 01204 903331.
There are a number of sessions throughout the conference including masterclasses and workshops. In Bolton, speakers and workshop leaders include Willy Russell, Debbie Horsfield (Cutting it, True Dare Kiss), Emily Feller (Red Productions), Marc Boothe (B3 Media), Katherine Beacon (BBC Writers Room), Amy Buscombe (freelance script consultant) , Angela Clarke (Eyes Down, Window shopping) Sarah Hooper (Shameless). In Huddersfield you’ll hear from and work with Willy Russell, Sue Roberts and Gary Brown (BBC Radio Drama), Sue Teddern (Radio writer and TV writer of My Family, Birds of a Feather), Colin Teevan (Playwright, How Many Miles to Basra?, Don Quixote) and Alex Chisholm (Associate Director, Literary, West Yorkshire Playhouse), as well as others from the scriptwriting world.
Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Reservations will be taken upon receipt of payment - please send a cheque made payable to ‘The University of Bolton’ to Jane Stuart, Creative Industries Liaison, School of Arts, Media and Education, University of Bolton, Deane Rd, BL3 5AB. Enquiries can be made via jks1@bolton.ac.uk / 01204 903331.
Undergraduates, postgraduates and new writers: £15 both days / £10 one day
Staff from Universities other than Bolton & Huddersfield, and other interested Parties: £50 both days/£30 one day
Jane Stuart
Creative Industries Liaison Co-ordinator
University of Bolton
School of Arts, Media & Education
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB
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