The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) has announced that British playwright, screenwriter and television writer Jack Thorne has been elected its new president. The announcement was made at WGGB’s AGM, which was held online. The writer, known for Adolescence, His Dark Materials, Help, This Is England ’90 and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, … Read more
Writers behind some of the most critically acclaimed works over the last year were honoured at the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Awards 2023 ceremony, including Aamina Ahmad, David Edgar, Vivienne Franzmann, Rebecca Hall, Katie Hims, Adam Kay, Neil McKay, and Ben Power. The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) announced the winners for its prestigious awards across 15 categories in film, television, radio, theatre, … Read more
A groundbreaking survey that will change how we understand the experiences of ethnically diverse scriptwriters in the UK has launched in collaboration with Inc Arts, WGGB and ALCS. Taking evidence and testimony from UK scriptwriters across film, gaming, radio, television and theatre, Telling our Stories: A Survey develops unprecedented and urgent data on the experiences … Read more
With 87% of people working in film and TV experiencing poor mental health, it is important that everyone across the industry comes together to create positive cultural change to our working environments. In support of this, unions, guilds and professional associations must play their part in improving practice and setting standards that encourage healthier workplaces. … Read more