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 August 2009	Coming soon to a theatre near you: Rumpus Theatre Company presents 'The Horrific Case of Mr. Valdemar'. Adapted for the stage by Derbyshire Scriptwriters' member Richard Layton from a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. For details please see www.rumpustheatrecompany.co.uk.
14 September 2008	The Mayhem Horror Film Festival is currently accepting submissions. For further details please see www.mayhemhorrorfest.co.uk
9 July 2008	A new feature film screenplay is being launched soon. For details refer to www.kaosfilms.co.uk
10 April 2008	Scripts wanted: Bongo Reef Pictures (www.bongoreefpictures.co.uk) are looking for 3 min. scripts set on an allotment. See their website for details. Closing date is 30/04/08.
3 February 2008	The Screenwriters Festival 2008 is accepting pitches until the end of Feb 2008. See www.screenwritersfestival.com for details.
7 November 2007	IMPORTANT NOTICE: Will all members please note that the December 2007 meeting is being held on Tuesday December 11th and not Tuesday 4th. This is to avoid a clash with Metro Cinema's next networking night which is at 7:30pm on the 4th December. Contact Metro Cinema for further details.
3 October 2007	Training courses available: Writing for Television October 12th 2007 see http://www.scriptfactory.co.uk/go/WhatWeDo/Article_396.html Script Reading for TV October 24th and 14th November 2007 see http://www.scriptfactory.co.uk/go/WhatWeDo/Article_327.html
27 August 2007	The Film City Three Cities Music/animation/film event takes place in the Derby market Square from 6:30pm on Friday 31st August
23 August 2007	Another event for writers and film makers is being held at the Metro Cinema on September 26th at 7:30pm. See Metro's website for details.
14 July 2007	A networking event for film makers is being held at the Metro Cinema on 24th July. For details see www.filmcity.tv

 

 

Check on the competitions page for details of upcoming writing compeitions

The Bridport Prize

Closing date 30th June, see competition page for more detals

First TUESDAY of each month

Please contact Chair/Secretary for more details.