We have news to share with you! Screen Cornwall and Exeter Phoenix are collaborating once again with BFI NETWORK South West to develop emerging producers and writers in Devon and Cornwall. Selected participants will receive support and guidance, through a series of events held both online and in person, to develop their short form projects in scripted and immersive.
Overview
Peninsula Producers Network (PPN) and New Writers Network offer a unique opportunity to enhance your skills, expand your industry knowledge and make regional connections. Previous participants have found they develop valuable peer networks, with some creative collaborations going on to receive funding from the BFI and beyond.
The series of sessions will span several key areas. From development, through to packaging and raising finance, production and post-production and festivals and distribution. Writers will be invited to the first and last sessions. In between they will have a valuable 1-to-1 with an experienced script editor.
Rundown of Dates
For writers and producers, session 1 will take place week commencing 1st December 2025, in Redruth or Truro;
Session 2 for producers only will take place week commencing 12th January 2026, online;
Session 2 for writers only, involving a 1-to-1 with a script editor, will take place January 2026 date TBC, online;
For producers only, session 3 will take place week commencing 2nd February 2026, online;
Session 4 is for writers & producers: taking place 5th March 2026, across the day & evening at Two Short Nights Festival, Exeter Phoenix.
Please note, the time commitment for all the sessions will be approximately 10 hours, excluding travel. To get full value from the programme, participants are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions. Please also note that you cannot apply to both programmes, but must pick one.
For full eligibility, details and links to the application forms, visit the link below and good luck!
