BAFTA Rocliffe Forum

According to the Writers Guild of Great Britain the BAFTA / Rocliffe New Writing Forum is accepting script submissions for its next session at BAFTA on the 13 November, 2008.

The BAFTA / Rocliffe New Writing forum is both a platform for new writing, and a networking event. Created in 2000, the original format selects three 7-8 minute script extracts - feature film, short film, television drama, sitcom, theatre, radio or sketches. The pieces are cast by a casting director, and rehearsed by professional actors and directors on the evening. A narrator sets the piece in context and the extracts are then performed to an industry audience of producers, development executives, directors, actors and literary agents.

Only two submissions per person will be accepted, and applicants must be able to attend the session in November. Send a hard copy of the following to Alex - Rocliffe Submissions, BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN:

• 10 minute Script extract (14 pages maximum) - each page must list your name, script title and page number. The script can be short film, feature, or television – please note we are not accepting theatre or radio scripts on this occasion.
• Long synopsis - min 350 to a max of 500 words.
• Short synopsis - max 50 words
• Cast break down and outline of each character that appears in extract.
• Introduction to provide context, outlining where the extract fits into the overall story and must clearly state whether the script is a feature, short, or television drama.
• A short writing/industry relevant biography - 150 words max.
• Only standard script formats will be accepted.
• Please include your full contact details i.e. name, email and a contact telephone number on your biog page.

Further information about the Forum and how it operates is on the web site.