Links
BBC Writers Room
The BBC's online section for
new writers, offering advice, articles, and information on how to submit
material to Auntie Beeb.
The Bridport Prize
The Bridport
Prize is an annual international creative writing competition for poetry and
short stories. The closing date for entries, which may either be sent by post or
online, is 30th June. The Bridport Prize is one of the top prizes of its kind in
terms of both prestige and prize money. It has been the first step in the
careers of many established poets and novelists. The prize money totals £10,000.
The expected prize money next year will total £14,000.
Done Deal
A useful resource
for trade information about script and book deals. Also has articles,
directories and interviews relating to the film industry.
Duly Noted
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online copyright registration and data storage solution. Screenwriters and
authors everyday choose Duly noted® to learn how best to protect and make the
most of their creative work. Copyright registration: www.dulyregistered.co.uk
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Euroscreenwriters
A European site
with articles and information for euro-screenwriters and film-makers.
Final Draft
The website for
the makers of Final Draft; the industry's standard script-writing software.
IMDB
The most
comprehensive database of film information.
Jinga Film
A UK based sales
company with a unique approach to international sales.
Living Spirit Pictures
The web
home of The Guerilla Filmmakers Handbook - the bible of independent filmmaking.
Mandy
The UK
page of mandy.com, an internet resource for filmmakers that lists training
opportunities; production jobs; and other useful information.
Northern Screenwriters
A
website offering workshops, networking and support for screenwriters in the
north of England.
Panico
Panico
runs established and well-respected courses in film-making and screenwriting.
Primary Film Focus
An
online film workshop with information on writing, film production and the
history of film.
Screen Daily
The
online version of UK film trade magazine Screen International.
Screen South
The
regional screen agency for the South of England.
Screen
Yorkshire
Screen
Yorkshire represents the best in film, broadcast and digital media in the
Yorkshire and Humber region. They are responsible for inspiring, promoting and
supporting a successful long-term film and media sector for the region. Their
vision for the future is to help grow and develop strong film, broadcast and
digital media industries in Yorkshire and Humber, with a highly skilled
workforce.
Sgrin Cymru
Wales
Sgrin
Cymru Wales is responsible for the formulation of a strategic vision for the
development of the economic and cultural aspects of film, television and new
media in Wales.
Simply
Scripts
A
database of screenplays for old, new and forthcoming films.
Society of Women
Writers and Journalists
The
UK's oldest society for women writers. Their aims include the encouragement of
literary achievement, the upholding of professional standards, and social
contact with fellow writers and others in the field, including editors,
publishers, broadcasters and agents.
South West
Screen
South
West Screen is the film, television, and digital media agency for the South West
of England.
UK
Film Council
The
UK's government-backed film agency. The website details its three different
funds - the Development Fund; the New Cinema Fund; and the Premiere Fund - and
gives details of application criteria.
UK Film Forum
A
discussion forum for all sections of the UK film-making community.
Writer
Gazette
A
comprehensive listing of useful links for writers.
Writers
Circles
Offers
a comprehensive listing of writers' circles, courses and workshops. Also lists
details of agents and other information that is useful for writers.
Writers' Copyright Association
The leading
website for copyright protection of your screenplay. Easy to use - screenplays
are uploaded over the internet. The site also offers a host of other resources
and links for screenwriters and producers.
