Produced by New Writing North in partnership with Channel 4, as part of the Northern Talent Network.
Aspiring screenwriter or looking for your first break in scripted TV? Join us in Middlesbrough for a writers room workshop, where you’ll experience how stories are developed, plus expert advice on entry-level roles in the industry.
With insights from Kat Shrubb (Head of Development at Pure Fiction TV) and Lily O’Hara (Story Producer and Script Editor), this is a must for anyone looking to break into scripted television. We’ll be joined by industry experts including TV writers and producers. You will have the opportunity to meet other emerging screenwriters and given the chance to put your questions to our panelists.
Kat Shrubb is an experienced Head of Development and Story Producer working cross scripted and drama television for the past 13 years. Most recently as Head of Development at Pure Fiction TV. Kat has also set up and run the scripted slates at Two Rivers Media and Fulwell 73 as Senior Development Producer. Alongside development work, Kat has story produced and script edited a wide range of TV series across multiple genres and platforms, including; Bad Sister, S2, (Sharon Horgan) Luther (Neil Cross) Silent Witness (Various), Bancroft (Kate Brooke) and Three Girls (Nicole Taylor).
Refreshments will be provided.
We are pleased to be delivering this event in partnership with North East Screen, and are grateful for their support.
