Film Generator

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Stage 1 Application deadline

Monday 16 September 2024

What's involved

Writers: pitch your short idea

Directors: pitch your vision for the film

Film Generator is a new two-stage training programme that seeks to support the most exciting early-stage writers and directors in the North to experiment, find their voice, and develop as storytellers.

STAGE 1: OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS, FOR WRITERS

Stage 1 is for writers. We’re looking for ideas that use the limitations of micro budget shorts to craft something distinctive, evocative, and compelling. Writers will apply with an idea which - if selected - will receive development support from the Film Hub North team to shape it into a winning short script. 

At the application stage we’re looking for a couple of paragraphs that outline the idea, submissions should not include a completed script. Writers should consider the following guidelines:
  • max 10 pages
  • max 3 characters
  • max 2 locations
  • ideally 4-7 minutes long
  • ideally features characters that could be played by different genders/ages/ethnicities. 

Ideas should be innovative, interesting, and have a unique perspective. The best ideas will have something to say and a distinctive way of saying it.

Here is an inspiration list of films we recommend watching not only for their content but also their approaches to character/budget/production limitations:


We expect to select 4 projects for development in this stage. This opportunity is open to anyone based in the North of England who is looking to start a career writing for film. We’re particularly interested in applications from traditionally underrepresented voices. 

STAGE 1: TIMELINE

Thursday 15 August: Launch / Stage 1 Open for applications
Monday 16 September: Stage 1 Deadline
Wednesday 25 September: Stage 1 Selection
Monday 30 September - Friday 1 November: Script development 


Apply now

 

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