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Screenwriters in Ireland, need advice

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  • 09-10-2006 9:36am
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    Memnoch
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    Hi,
    I'm just starting of as a writer of screen plays. Finished a first draft on my first one and about to start on a second pretty soon.

    I know that most films get made in hollywood and you really need to be in LA or at least stateside to get even a small chance to pitch your stuff over there.

    What I need to know is with regards to British and indeed Irish production companies, are there places to submit query letters or scripts to? Info about the US markets seems relatively easy to find, but the UK seems to be a quagmire.

    I guess in Ireland the scene is too small and most films being made are written by the director themselves? So there seems to be little scope for someone who wants to work purely as a writer. But the UK market is probably bigger? More films seem to get made there including some quality ones, so anyone know where I can find a list of literary agents, production companies etc. that accept unsolicited queries? I just need a starting point.

    I'm probably going to buy the latest writer's handbook and while it seems to offer pleanty of options for the aspiring novelist there doesn't seem to be much for screenwriters.

    Thanks in advance for any advice!


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    Earthhorse
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    The only UK based one I know of is www.scriptfactory.co.uk. I think they specialise in horror scripts but check out the website to find more.

    I only know of them because a friend of mine is interested in becoming a screenwriter too and he entered a competition which they ran last year.

    Best of luck finding info and with your writing.


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