4th International Screenwriters' Festival Set to Roll

The 4th International Screenwriters’ Festival, 26-29 October 2009, will again celebrate and promote the art, craft and business of scriptwriting at the world famous Cheltenham Ladies College in the beautiful English Cotswolds.

The Festival will provide a buzzing atmosphere where writers can connect with directors, producers, agents, development and studio execs, financiers and commissioners. It is a meeting place for screen storytellers in film and television, as well as in the fields of digital/online and gaming.

At the Festival projects get picked up, new partnerships and alliances are forged, friends are made, and delegates are offered a menu of events that include keynote speeches, seminars, screenings, masterclasses, workshops and limitless networking opportunities with the cream of commissioning, production and agency talent.

The Festival programme embraces all genres and attracts writers (both established and new), producers, directors, agents, developers, financiers and film executives. Last year saw some 600 attendees from 15 countries that included Australia, Spain, USA, Canada, France, & Italy.

Previous speakers have included Guillermo Del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth), Stephen Frears (The Queen, director), Peter Morgan (The Queen, writer), Oscar-winner Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park), David Hare (The Hours), Tony Grisoni (Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas), Stephen Woolley  (Stoned, Interview with the Vampire) Michael Goldenberg (Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix), Terence Davies (The Long Day Closes), Abi Morgan and Alison Owen (Brick Lane) and Jane Tranter (Controller of BBC Fiction). And many many more.

The initial SWF 2009 draft programme and tickets are available on line on the Festival website, www.screenwritersfestival.com.  And sign up for regular emailed news bulletins to be reminded of speaker and programme additions.

We hope to see you there, and please contact me with any questions.

Best Wishes


Nick Cunningham 44 7712 655006
mail@nickcunningham.com