UK Scriptwriters

UKscriptwriters
UK Scriptwriters

We are Tim Clague and Danny Stack, writers from Nelson Nutmeg Pictures ltd. We talk about the UK scriptwriting scene - film, TV and new media. Get our book here - http://www.tinyurl.com/UKscripthandbook

  1. Episode 75: The Return of Justin Trefgarne

    02/22/2021

    Episode 75: The Return of Justin Trefgarne

    The last time we chatted to Justin it was episode 63, way back in July 2017. What the heck has he been up to? Let's find out. When last we spoke he was working on a second feature film and a new series. Spoiler alert: one happened and one collapsed. Which one? And why? Plus, why are all writers like Robinson Crusoe?

    32 min
  2. Episode 74: Hayley McKenzie

    12/13/2020

    Episode 74: Hayley McKenzie

    This episode we speak to Hayley McKenzie from Script Angel about everything to do with development. What is the role of a script editor? How can they help? Can they help you? What mistakes does Hayley see from new writers? Find out more about Hayley at https://scriptangel.com/about-us/

    34 min
  3. Episode 73: Deborah Haywood

    10/28/2020

    Episode 73: Deborah Haywood

    We've know Debs for years, starting our careers at around the same time - but with different paths and a different journey. She was a Screen International "Star of Tomorrow" and has won numerous awards for her shorts and features. She shares the story of how she even managed to discover the world of scriptwriting and what her greatest lesson is. IMDB = https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3061605 Her feature; Pincushion on Amazon Prime = https://amzn.to/3ed4XRW

    37 min
  4. Episode 72: Andrew Walsh

    08/19/2020

    Episode 72: Andrew Walsh

    Andrew Walsh is one of the UK's busiest games writers having been involved since the early days of narrative design. A great speaker, who is a champion for games writers, especially via the WGGB. We ask him about the changes he has seen in the industry as well practical tips for people interested in this field. Some links: Andrew's site: http://www.andrewwalsh.com/videogames IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0909539 Twitter: https://twitter.com/englishscribe Andrew Talked About: Last Of Us Part 2 - https://amzn.to/2Ee8rpp Heaven's Vault from Inkle - https://www.inklestudios.com/heavensvault/ Before I Forget - https://www.3foldgames.uk Red Dead Redemption 2 - https://amzn.to/3aEFq25 Spiderman - https://amzn.to/318CSpO

    36 min
  5. Episode 71: Moving to LA

    07/27/2020

    Episode 71: Moving to LA

    In this episode we have a 'zoom' chat (it's all the rage) with Paul Pimenta. Paul didn't even start out wanting to be a scriptwriter! Now he is in LA, writing many episodes of TV, and has an agent. How did that happen? And is it a good move to make?

    34 min
  6. Episode 70: Dog Years

    02/20/2020

    Episode 70: Dog Years

    Where the heck have we been - again? We've been playing with dogs, that's what! In this 'old school' style episode we talk about how we got our children's TV series off the ground, called DOG YEARS. And we discuss how we ran our writers room. * Youtube clips of BTS - https://youtu.be/o4h6QV8ugTU

    41 min
  7. Episode69: Writeidea Festival

    11/17/2019

    Episode69: Writeidea Festival

    This episode is a bit different in that it was recorded live at Writeidea Festival in Whitechapel, London in 2019. It's a fantastic FREE festival about all facets of writing. And we flew the flag for scriptwriting. Very much a Q&A session it covers a wide range of topics including, starting out as a writer, will someone steal your idea, how to get noticed, what can you do to move your idea forward?

    48 min
  8. Episode 68: Martin Fisher

    01/07/2019

    Episode 68: Martin Fisher

    In this bonus podcast Jan Caston grabs a chat with BBC light entertainment radio and TV legend Martin Fisher. In an overview of his career he talks about the early writing rooms, how radio can be a big break and also about changes to the biz.

    32 min
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We are Tim Clague and Danny Stack, writers from Nelson Nutmeg Pictures ltd. We talk about the UK scriptwriting scene - film, TV and new media. Get our book here - http://www.tinyurl.com/UKscripthandbook

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    UKscriptwriters
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2021
  • Episodes
    76
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    © Copyright 2024 UKscriptwriters
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