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Rocliffe Blog May 2013

Rocliffe runs a series of events, notably the New Writing Forums, now held at BAFTA and renamed the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum showcasing the work of new writers and introducing them to big industry players.

Interested in submitting read Rocliffe Founder Farah Abushwesha's tips on choosing the right extract.

What's it like to attend a Forum - here's an audience member review with a list of Ben Stephenson's Ten insights

PRESS

CHORTLE 15 tips for new comedy writers

VARIETY Rocliffe's new writer forums hit the biz's sweet spot

REPORTS

SPECIAL OFFER: Writers who enter our 2013 competitions qualify for discounted full length feature film script reports. Only of *£99* up until 31-Nov-2013. Email us for more information.

Rocliffe's aim is to support writers and filmmakers in the development of their work, giving professional feedback or assisting with other aspects of finding opportunities. Our readers work for major companies in development or as script readers. We have a network of producers and line producers who can budget and schedule the script. We are also running courses on improving networking skills and discovering what is available to you.

TRAINING

For dates and venues contact us for information on our short courses..

Improve Your Networking Skills
It's hard to walk into a room or know where to find an industry event. Learn how to be more confident when attending film or TV events. Find out about the kind of events you can attend and where are they held. This two hour course is ideal for new or seasoned writers and filmmakers.
Cost: £40

Create Your Own Writing Group & Giving Feedback
Rocliffe started with eight people above a pub in Islington. Learn how to start up a group, give and take feedback, advertise and make it a productive and proactive experience for all.  This two hour course is ideal for new or seasoned writers and filmmakers especially those outside of central London.
Cost: £40

Finding Opportunities and Researching them
Knowing how to do the research and send your work out into the big world can be daunting. Rocliffe distills the information clearly. Advising how to improve your own knowledge and awareness of the industry. Another aspect is how to take rejection positively. This two hour course is ideal for new or seasoned writers and filmmakers.
Cost: £40

Basic Production Skills for Production Assistants
Many people want to break into the industry without basic knowledge of the paperwork, the language or the job roles. Learn how to prioritise as the juggernaut effect of prep and shoot time can be overwhelming. Rocliffe offers a course in basic skills, language and understanding of a shoot for the a runner/production assistant. We also advise on how to find work opportunities and who to approach.
Cost: £120