Ian Brumpton

Jerwood Arvon Writer Residencies 2026-7 | Arvon The Jerwood Arvon Writer Residencies are a fully funded, self-directed development opportunity for 12 emerging writers.

This an excellent support scheme & programme for new and emerging UK writers (x12) 2026-27 on low incomes across a variety of mediums - including narrative fiction & theatre. Various criteria apply. Open till 17 Nov. ✍️
www.arvon.org/jerwood-arvo...

These are very good! 🕵️‍♀️

Bectu survey shows 'perfect storm of uncertainty' - Televisual TV and film workers' union, Bectu, has released a new survey of freelancers finding that 39% are out of work and just 13% feel secure in their job.

According to a new survey by BECTU almost a third of creative industry freelancers see themselves working in another industry in five years’ time. Have to say it's crossed my mind a lot lately, tired of being out of work and broke nearly all the time.

www.televisual.com/news/bectu-s...

Obviously not an amateur

Nice new initiative for young or aspiring playwrights. The Royal Court Theatre have come up with a series of free videos - in a nutshell it's how to write a play. 🎭✍️
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5 reveals first four Play for Today commissions - Televisual Following the previously announced pilot, 5 has announced today the first four commissions and casting that will form its new Play for Today slate.

Nice to see Play for Today being reinvented on C5 with an accent on developing new talents in front of and behind the screen. Good luck to all involved. 🎬👏
www.televisual.com/news/5-revea...

Studio21’s 2025 Script Competition is Now Open.Are you a screenwriter looking for your big break? Studio21 is on the hunt for the next must-watch micro-drama to capture audiences worldwide. 👉 Full details and submission info at: https://www.studio21.com/script/ #Studio21

Welcome Phil 👍

yeah for me it ended on a high with The Men That Corrupted Hadleyburg ~

There's one we thing we gotta get, Torode.

John Torode: What's that?

Gregg 'Kidding himself' Wallace: Out of this business!

Join us on 20 August at 1pm for a FREE workshop with Imogen Sarre of leading agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates. Imogen will discuss the role of an agent, how best to approach an agent and the right time to do so.
https://papatango.co.uk/studio/ #PapatangoStudio #Theatre #playwriting

Interested in working in, script reading, script development or script editing? Here's an excellent place to get tne inside info you need. (And Phil's a really nice bloke who know his stuff!)

yeah ended strongly as well, I raced through it - fingers crossed for a second series ~

Can you write a play for Live Theatre's stage? Second playwriting competition announced

Live Theatre’s North East Playwriting Award is open for entries. The Award is open to writers who are from, living or working in the North East – Winner gets a commission for a full-length play for the Live Theatre. ✍️
www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/can-you-wr...

'Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight to pen next James Bond film 'Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight has been tapped to write the script for the next 'James Bond' film, to be directed by Denis Villeneuve.

The next James Bond is starting to come together...

Denis Villeneuve (Dune & Arrival) Directing it 👍
Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, Taboo) Writing it 👍

But who would you cast to star in it?
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Keir Starmer's heartfelt tribute to Hulk Hogan, very moving ~

United Agents United Agents Ltd. is a British talent and literary agency founded in 2007.

United Agents is running its 100x100 scheme for another year – giving feedback to 100 underrepresented writers on the first 10,000 words of their manuscript. Submit between 28th-29th July.
www.unitedagents.co.uk/news/third-b...

A tagline for a 1972 folk horror film which I am now desperate to see.

Writers' Lab - Soho Theatre

Soho Theatre's Writer's Lab is now open for applications for new writers. If you're in London and looking to write for the stage it's a great programme with a great track record. ✍️🎭 (Zoom Q&A on Mon 7 Jul)
sohotheatre.com/project/writ...

Shop — Squint

Pay-what-you-can online writing courses via Zoom, aimed at artists from low-income backgrounds, in July and August courtesy of Squint Theatre

www.squinttheatre.com/shop

Not many people left who haven't

Government unveils creative industries plan - Televisual The UK government has now announced its £380 million investment package as part of the Creative Industries Sector Plan. The Creative Industries Sector Plan comes as part of the wider Industrial Strate...

Some rare good news, the Government have released their new creative industries plan. The announcement includes a £150 million Creative Places Growth Fund for six regions outside London.

www.televisual.com/news/governm...

Full plan is here:

www.gov.uk/government/p...

What do you ketamine it’s all over between them…???

Our new issue of The Eye on sale now

YouTube video by SlyATFamilyStoneVEVO Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday People (Official Video)

RIP Sly Stone.

"I am no better and neither are you
We are the same, whatever we do

I am everyday people, yeah, yeah."

#SlyStone

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUUh...

BFI Research: 130,000 Film & TV Scripts Have Been Used To Train AI A BFI AI report has found that 130,000 film & TV scripts have been used to train generative artificial intelligence models.

The modus operandi of the big AI outfits seems to be:
'Don't Ask - Don't Pay'. Just STEAL.

Governments should really be holding then to account on behalf of all the creators out there who are being shamelessly ripped off. #AI

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Full Schedule: Liverpool Join us on Wednesday 11 June for a day of free masterclasses, panel discussions, and expert advice for those who work in, or want to work in, the creative industries.

The BBC are running a day of Masterclasses in Liverpool Weds (11 June) for newbies looking to build a career in TV & Audio. Lots of big names speaking & great networking Opportunity. Good one for new writers.

The sessions are also streamed but booking is essential 📺📻
www.bbc.co.uk/academy/live...

Live updates: Trump considering selling his Tesla in latest Musk row The White House tells the BBC the president does not intend to speak to Musk today following their fiery exchanges on Thursday.

Don't you hate it when toddlers fall out with each other.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...

Z is very obscure, Apple have it but not for free. Been on my list for a few decades..

Studiocanal shuts ‘It’s A Sin’ producer Red Production Company Chief executive Patrick Schweitzer has exited the 30-year-old UK TV production company.

Studiocanal is closing down It’s A Sin and Happy Valley UK TV production outfit Red Production Company... Getting very tough out there this year.
www.screendaily.com/news/studioc...

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