Signal Films is offering aspiring screenwriters in Lancashire and Cumbria the opportunity to take part in free scriptwriting training led by an industry expert this summer.

Tutor Rob Ritchie, former Head of Screenwriting at the National Film and Television School, will guide trainees through the process of developing a short film script to industry standard during this special one-off course taking place in Barrow-in-Furness and in Lancaster, with 15 places available at each venue.

The 3 day course will be followed by a 1 day intensive masterclass for all trainees on the principles of pitching and securing commissions to be held in Barrow-in-Furness.

Additional places are available to attend the 1 day masterclass only simply by registering with Signal Films.

Course venues:

Lancaster: Sat 11th, Sun 12th July, Sat 5th September 2009
10am – 5pm (Refreshments throughout the day and lunch will be provided)
The Storey Creative Industries Centre, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TH

Barrow-in-Furness: Sat 25th, Sun 26th July, Fri 11th September 2009
10am – 5pm (Refreshments throughout the day and lunch will be provided)
The Dock Museum, North Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PW

Masterclass venue: Barrow: Sat 12th September
9.30 – 5pm (Refreshments throughout the day and lunch will be provided)
The Custom House, 1 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

For a place on the course:
• To request an application form please contact Anna on 01229 839983 or email signalfilms [at] gmail [dot] com
• In your application please include your short film script(s) and if possible a current C.V.
• Deadline for applications for course: Thursday 25th June 2009

For a place on the masterclass:
• To register for the masterclass only call Anna on 01229 839983 or email signalfilms [at] gmail [dot] com
• Deadline for registration for a masterclass place: Fri 4th September 2009

***Course and masterclass costs are fully subsidised – applicants must be aged over 16 and living in Cumbria or Lancashire. Places are limited so be quick to register!***

This project is supported by Northwest Vision and Media, West Lakes Renaissance, Northern Rock Foundation, Barrow Borough Council and Furness Enterprise