Second year for writing prize
- Published: 01 July 2008 11:59
- Author: Jon Rogers
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Red Planet Pictures is set to announce the second year of its writing prize to find the best of Britain's unsigned writers.
Last year, Tony Jordan's production company received over 2,000 entries in an attempt to win the £5,000 prize which was eventually claimed by lexicographer Joanna Leigh. The winner will also have a script commissioned by the company.
Jordan said: "As last year's competition proved, there is a wealth of fresh, unique voices out there but in the current climate there are few chances for them to get themselves heard. The Red Planet Prize offers an exciting opportunity for aspiring writers to get their screenwriting talent recognised and develop their ideas into potential series."
Hopefuls must initially submit the first 10 pages of a 60-minute script along with a one-page outline about how the potential series could be developed. Shortlisted entrants will spend a day with Jordan, the co-creator of Life on Mars, to talk through their work and receive guidance. The deadline is 30 September, 2008.
For more information go to www.redplanetpictures.co.uk.
