This section of the site keeps you posted on what's happening within the group, important information that you may find interesting and current news on upcoming events and competitions.

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29 January 2012	The Pomegranate Playwriting Festival is now open for entries: Seeking scripts of up to 30 mins for max 4 players. Entry fee £5.00 and 1st prize £250. Closing date July 30th 2012. Contact the Pomegranate Theatre Chesterfield for details.
4 January 2012	Off the Fence Theatre are currently seeking scripts that can be performed with limited scenery as part of their upcoming Performance without Decor event. Details at http://off-the-fence.com/.
8 December 2011	The BFI film fund is now open for applications. See http://www.bfi.org.uk/about/funding/filmfund.html for details.
7 October 2011	Due to cirumstances beyond our control, the Neil McKay workshop has had to be postponed. Neil has been nominated for an EMMY for his drama 'Mo' and is consequently unable to be with us on the 19th. We hope to reschedule the event in the near future and will confirm the new date as soon as possible. In the meantime please note that the event is fully booked and further places will only be available in the event of cancellations.
26 September 2011	Derbyshire Federation of the Women's Institute have a limited number of places on their 'Life Writing' Day Course to be held at Derbyshire House, Sherwin Street, Derby on Monday 10th October from 10.30 - 3.30. p.m. Price £25. For information please contact chrissiehall@scriptwriters.fsnet.co.uk
21 September 2011	Derbyshire Scriptwriters has a limited number of places available on their Writers Workshop day to be led by local screenwriter Neil McKay (‘Appropriate Adult’ ITV Sept 2011) at Derby University on Saturday 19th November 2011 from 10.30 – 3.30 p.m. Fee for non members £12.50 to include lunch. Contact Secretary@derbyshirescriptwriters.com
1 September 2011	Wild Orchid Theatre are currently seeking scripts for their forthcoming Christmas Production: Yuletide Cheer and Festive Tales. See www.wildorchidtheatre.co.uk for details.
28 July 2011	QUAD are launching QUAD Shorts 2 for apsiring film makers in the region. See www.derbyquad.co.uk/quadshorts for details.
12 April 2011	TV Writers Day coming up on Saturday 7th May. For details see www.dmu.ac.uk/tvscriptwriting
7 March 2011	The Wirksworth Festival (www.wirksworthfestival.co.uk) currently has a call out for proposals for the 2011 curated programme. See their website for details.

 

 

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