What is the
Writing Forum
Q&A about the Writing Forum
The World's First, Biggest &
Best
The BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing forum is both a platform for new writing, and a networking event. Created in 2000, the original format selects three ten minute script extracts - feature film, short film, television drama, sitcom or sketch.
The pieces are cast by our in-house casting directors, Laura Dickens CDG and rehearsed by professional actors and directors on the evening.
A narrator sets the piece in context and the extracts are then performed to an industry audience of producers, development executives, directors, actors and literary agents
Following each performance, the writers receive feedback from the industry co-chair and answer questions from the audience. The evening is rounded off with a Q&A with the event host and a relaxed networking session.
The benefits to a writer, new or seasoned, are multiple: hearing their work read by professional actors; a development focused discussion generated by the readings; exposure to and advice from experienced industry members; feedback from an audience and an invaluable method to test out new concepts and material.
Given the often isolating nature of the industry, the New Writing Forum creates an ideal environment for networking.
Attendance is by reservation
only and all bookings must be made via BAFTA.
"Rocliffe is one of the best sources of new talent in the UK and it is also an excellent way for writers and directors to test new material" Ollie
Madden,
