WFTV calls for female talent to apply for the WFTV Kay Mellor Screenwriters’ Lab 2024

Women in Film & TV UK announces the second annual WFTV Kay Mellor Screenwriters’ Lab 2024, sponsored by Miss Scarlet Ltd., to support emerging female writing talent in film and TV.

Hosted at the Arvon Foundation’s The Hurst centre in Shropshire, the Lab offers a unique opportunity for writers to develop their craft and attract industry interest in their work. In light of the overwhelming response received last year, interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly. Applications will close once the maximum capacity for submissions is reached or by Tuesday 28 May 2024, at 17:00 (BST), whichever comes first. 

The Screenwriters’ Lab 

The WFTV Kay Mellor Screenwriters’ Lab aims to spotlight new writing voices and propel emerging female screenwriters to the next stage of their careers. 

Kay Mellor was a lifelong champion of women in the industry, both in front of and behind the camera. The annual WFTV Kay Mellor Screenwriters’ Lab honours Kay’s contribution to the industry and continues her legacy in screenwriting by nurturing the next wave of female writing talent. 

The fully-funded programme will consist of craft writing masterclasses and workshops led by two course tutors from the film and TV industry, independent writing time to focus and refine a script and a 1-2-1 session with a tutor to offer project guidance. In addition, across the week there will be evening sessions and a special guest from the industry.   

In light of the overwhelming response received last year, interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly. Applications will close once the maximum capacity for submissions is reached or by Tuesday 28 May 2024, at 17:00 (BST), whichever comes first.