Short Film Script Call-Out

Short Film Script Call-Out for BFI Film Academy Short Course in Cornwall

Screen Cornwall has secured funding to run a BFI Film Academy Short Course for twenty 16–19-year-olds and are seeking scripts to be made into short films by the participants. They are looking for emerging writers, aged 16-30, to submit scripts for consideration on the theme of “Speaking my language…”. Filming will take place in and around Krowji in Redruth with some constraints as listed in the brief.

Writer Eligibility:

• Cornwall-based
• Aged 16-30

Script Requirements:

• Length: 5-8 minutes (max. 6 pages)
• BBFC Rating: 12A
• Theme: “Speaking my language…” (this is a thematic element, not necessarily the title). Especially interested to see scripts that explore or make references to Cornish dialect or language.
• Formatted in industry standard software – free versions include Celtx and StudioBinder and submitted as a PDF file.
• All genres welcome, if achievable within production constraints.

Download the brief and submit your application at https://www.screencornwall.com/news-events/screen-cornwall-script-call-out-for-bfifilmacademy-short-course-2024

Submission Deadline: Monday 16th September 2024 at 5pm

Selection process: The project team running the course will shortlist up to 6 scripts that best meet the criteria for a table read with actors and the Film Academy participants, before confirming which three will be used for filming.

Fee: £200 (inc. VAT) to be invoiced on signature of the writer’s agreement.

This programme is part of the BFI Film Academy Short Course, South West Consortium. A BFI funded programme led by Watershed in partnership with Somerset Film, City Eye and Screen Cornwall.