BBC Comedy Collective Bursary

The BBC Comedy Collective Bursary is offering 10 places to up-and-coming writers, producers & directors who want to develop their careers in scripted comedy.

To apply, you will need one existing credit in writing, producing or directing. This can be across any genre and platform eg. radio, theatre, podcasts, stand up or commercials!

The Bursary itself exists to develop up-and-coming comedy talent, with industry professionals and funding at hand to support those on the scheme. This entails:

• Up to £10k worth of paid shadowing on a BBC Comedy production
• An allocated production mentor
• £5k development grant to put towards new material at the end of the placement
• Dedicated point of contact within the BBC Comedy Commissioning team to help guide you through your year
• Access to the Comedy Collective representatives
• Expenses covered to attend up to three BBC Comedy events over your year on the scheme

To apply, you’ll need to submit the following:

• CV (pdf format)
• Personal statement (up to 500 words)
• Agent details (if applicable!)
• Details of any previous development of your submitted material (if applicable!)

Your submitted material will vary depending on whether you’re applying as a writer, producer or director.

For the full details, and to apply, head over to the BBC’s website.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 30th January 2023.

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