What is the
Writing Forum
Q&A about the Writing Forum
The World's First, Biggest &
Best
The Rocliffe New Writing Forum is a monthly platform for
new writing and a networking event created in 2000. The
original format selects three 7-8 minute script extracts
- feature film, short film, television drama, sitcom, theatre,
radio or sketches.
The pieces are cast by our in-house casting directors, Laura
Dickens CDG and Stephen Moore 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 writer receives feedback
from our industry co-chair and answers questions from the
audience. The evening rounds off with a Q&A with the
co-chair, and finally a relaxed networking session in the
bar.
The benefits to a writer, new or seasoned, are; hearing
their work read by professional actors; a development focused
discussion generated by the readings; exposure to and advice
from experienced co-chairs; 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 on presentation of the confirmation email - this
is to avoid overcrowding due to the popularity of the forums.
"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, Miramax Films (UK)
