Short Circuit – Convergence

Following the success of the first year of the programme, Short Circuit is now accepting applications for year two of Convergence, a series of workshops, seminars and 1-2-1 sessions designed for Scotland-based aspiring screenwriters. The programme will support professional writers, filmmakers and creative practitioners from other writing disciplines who are interested in moving into writing for screen.

Short Circuit is a film talent initiative for Scotland delivered by Film City Futures in partnership with Glasgow Film, and funded by the National Lottery through Screen Scotland and BFI NETWORK. The programme – running initially until the end of March 2022 – aims to support new and emerging filmmaking talent across Scotland through a combination of funding, events and training opportunities.

Convergence is for writers and creatives who have a proven track record in theatre, literature, radio, documentary or artist’s moving image.

Eight applicants will be selected to develop their screenwriting skills and industry knowledge through online development workshops, peer group discussions, masterclasses and 1-2-1 sessions.

Successful applicants will learn the fundamentals of screenwriting shorts and feature films, including how to work on character, structure and theme and the particularities of writing screen narratives. Those taking part in Convergence will finish the programme with a short film screenplay and a feature film treatment, ideally positioned to apply to Short Circuit’s Sharp Shorts and First Features funds.

There is no cost to participate in the programme. If you have personal access needs that will incur a cost during the period you are taking part in the programme, you can include these costs as part of your application.

Find full application guidelines and details of how to apply on the Short Circuit website

Application form on the Short Circuit website

Deadline: 11.59pm on Sunday 12th December 2021