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The Writing Merry-go-round
21 May 2008
So Static Films dropped their interest in The Dead Side Of Life and now it looks like the actor who was going to shoot Goodbye is also going to pull out. I am very disappointed.
Don't get me wrong I know these things happen, it's just a little disheartening when they do.
But where one door closes another opens. A feature script possibility has come to light and I also have someone interested in Gnome. I've just got to keep plugging away.
There is Life Out There.
01 May 2008
I've moved my usual monthly round up to my other blog so I can tell you all about the power of the web.
So far this year I have been contacted by three producers with potential projects for me. All found my website while doing a web search and they contacted me via email. Two of these projects didn't pan out, the third might not either, but it's still early days. The point is producers are actively searching the web for new writing talent. If you're not out there constantly updating, they won't be contacting you. It's exposure of the good kind, one you can't get arrested for. Enjoy!
Give A Gnome A Home
24 April 2008
My brand new ten minute short Gnome is complete, I'll give it a week or so and then polish it like mad before sticking it on Shooting People.
Another ten minute idea has sprung to mind and will be my next project. This one will be entitled Jump.
I've printed off a few copies of Buddha Of Birmingham in readiness to send out next week. I have high hopes for this polished script.
My good friend Arne Reidar Mortensen has made a valuable contact for me. AGN was shown to an American producer of drama documentaries who loved it and is now interested in working with me. It's good to know my work is now starting to pay off.
AGN has its premier on the 2nd May at the Sports Bar in Stavanger, Norway, so please drop by if you're in the area. Loads of press and media types have been invited and then the plan is to enter the film into Norway's top film festival. Fantastic news.
Moving On Up
17 April 2008
AGN is complete and is having a press release on the 2nd May 2008. The cinema showings will follow soon after. When I get the DVD I'll put it up on line, so you had all better brush up on your Norwegian.
Goodbye should start shooting in a couple of weeks if nothing goes pear shaped.
I've entered the BBC Comedy Collage with the first ten pages of Buddha Of Birmingham. I have high hopes for this one.
Laters Taters
Write For TV
08 April 2008
The competition is designed to seek out the most promising new drama writing talent in the UK. Entrants are tasked with scripting four scenes based on an old storyline and from these a winner will be selected. They will be given exclusive access to future Hollyoaks storylines, get commissioned to write a full show and work with the production team to get their script on air.
Full details are available in the press release, and on the site below:
www.channel4.com/hollyoaks.
www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/H/hollyoaks/competitions/script/index.html
I'll be entering, will you?
March Round Up
04 April 2008
Still waiting for the boys from Norway to send me my copy of AGN.
Micheal Lehane is directing and acting in Goodbye.
Static Films have unfortunately pulled out of making The Dead Side Of Life due to other problems. The project might still go ahead sometime in the future as director Dan Fernbach had already put in a lot of work to get the film off the ground. I'll keep you updated on this one.
I've sent out a few enquiry letters to agents. I'm not holding my breath on that one.
I've booked my place at the Cheltenham Screenwriters' Festival in the summer.
Buddha Of Birmingham has gone to the BBC so we'll see what they make of it.
I've nearly completed a new short Give A Gnome A Home.
I have also started work of my children's novel again. Let's hope I can keep it up this time.
Progress
19 March 2008
The BBC Writersroom have written back regarding White Knight.
Positives:
- "The writer does a good job of avoiding the creative laziness of pigeon-holing."
- "Dan, the principle character, is a complex man...the writer has judged his debut quite well."
- "The writer also has the ability to craft dramatic moments well."
- "The writer has the feel for the gritty, grimy world he is painting."
- "Dan's relationship with his sister is well presented, and represents the emotional core of the piece."
Even though I have read the negatives I won't print them here, they're for me to work on in private. The letter however, was very encouraging and illustrates why they are keeping an eye on my career.
Next I'll send them Buddha Of Birmingham.