OK guys, this doesn't say it's not comedy and in fairness I haven't actually checked it out. That said, it may be of some interest.
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BAFTA Rocliffe NEW WRITING FORUM - Call For Scripts, Deadline 14 October 2008
Rocliffe are accepting scripts submissions for the next BAFTA ROCLIFFE NEW WRITING FORUM taking place at BAFTA in November. The closing date for submissions is 14 October 2008 @ 17.00 GMT.
See the link below to find out which script was optioned after the last event.
If you would like your script to be considered, please send a HARD COPY of the following to ALEX – ROCLIFFE SUBMISSIONS, BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN:
1. 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, theatre or television – please note we are not accepting theatre or radio scripts on this occasion.
2. Long synopsis - min 350 to a max of 500 words.
3. Short synopsis - max 50 words.
4. Cast break down and outline of each character that appears in extract.
5. 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.
6. A short writing/industry relevant biography - 150 words max.
7. Only standard script formats will be accepted.
8. Please include your full contact details i.e. name, email and a contact telephone number on your biog page.
9. You should only submit work if you are able to attend on 13 November 2008.
10. We will only accept a maximum of two submissions per writer.
11. All writers will be notified within three weeks of the closing date.
12. No email submissions will be accepted.
13. Please include a stamped addressed envelope if you wish to have your submission materials returned.
Patrons now include Alan Plater, Cameron McCracken, David Yates, Finola Dwyer, John Madden, Michael Kuhn, Nik Powell, Rebecca O Brien, Richard Eyre, Simon Relph & Shirley Rubinstein. Media Patrons are Screen International.
For information about this event – click here
http://www.bafta.org/whats-on/bafta-rocliffe-new-writing-forum,380,BA.html
