Apply to Queer Storytelling Workshop 2

  • Mon 12 Aug – Mon 16 Sept

    Apply to Queer Storytelling Workshop 2

    Online

We’re pleased to announce the second iteration of our Queer Storytelling Workshop, for writers who identify as LGBTQIA+, led by award-winning filmmaker and writer Jason Barker. We’re looking for writers who are keen to find new ways of exploring queer themes in their writing, have an interest in film and an ambition to write for the screen (although we don’t expect you to have extensive screenwriting experience). 

There will be four online evening sessions starting in Tue 29 Oct 18:00 – 19:30 (rest of the dates TBC). These sessions will offer a practical and positive space to generate ideas, build confidence and inspire. We don’t expect participants to finish the workshops with a polished product, but we’ll be working towards a short film outline, logline and a sample of dialogue. 

Those who applied to the first iteration of the programme and were unsuccessful are welcome to apply again. 

Applications close on Mon 16 Sept at 17:00. 

‘The Queer Storytelling Workshop offered a valuable insight into the film industry as well as a good starting point for moving into screenwriting. It was also lovely to meet other people from the queer community that are interested in creative writing’ Bridget Hart (they/them) Past Participant

This programme is for you if: 

  • You identify as LGBTQIA+ and already have some kind of writing practice. 
  • You live in the south west of England (see region map). 
  • You have specific themes you want to explore in your writing. 
  • You have an ambition to write for film. 
  • You can be available for four online evening sessions 4 x online evening sessions in late October and November. The first session will be  Tue 29 Oct 18:00 – 19:30 and the rest of the dates are TBC. 

 

Apply here

 

Image credits:

Longing dir. Courteney Tan, funded by Film Hub South East

Ticker dir. Thom Petty, funded by Film Hub Midlands

Leaf Boat dir. Efa Blosse Mason, funded by Ffilm Cymru 

Jelly dir. Samantha O’Rourke, funded by Ffilm Cymru 

Goodbye Python dir. Frankie Fox, funded by Film Hub South West

The Piss Witch dir. Jason Barker, funded by Film Hub South West

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