Shay Elliot
An outstanding component of the festival is the opportunity to meet with commissioners from all the major broadcasters and streamers – this made me feel that getting on the screenwriting ladder was tangible.
Category: Talent Schemes Testimonials
Mike Powell
The New Writers Collective has given all of us so much. Through the retreat, it has expanded our knowledge and confidence, while the experience of attending the festival itself allowed us to connect directly with the wider industry and exposed us to exactly what is possible for our...
Melissa Elena Reiner
Being accepted to the New Writers Collective has been both delightful and motivating, giving me a support network with talented and ambitious writers.
Carys Thomas
Being a part of the New Writers Collective has given me invaluable insight into the industry and incredible contacts. The writing retreat and our time at the festival really brought us together and making fellow screenwriting friends as part of the collective has been super...
Lare Oyefusi
It’s been such a pleasure to be part of the NWC for 2023, and as a result I have made some invaluable connections, received representation offers and made long term friendships. Thanks to all the incredible work from the team in organising this, and for screenwriters hoping to work...
Katy Thorogood – Chief Creative Officer, True North
The energy of the place, feeling like I was part of a whole industry instead of a very small cog in a tiny enclave. I loved sharing a flat with other people on the scheme from different parts of the industry
Jonathan Meenagh – Development Consultant, Freelance
To meet such a wide range or people of a similar level, and with similar interests and excitement for TV, it was hugely inspiring.
Fintan Maguire – Director of Factual, Rumpus Media
The kudos of being on the Ones To Watch scheme and winning the Pitch gave me an edge with employers, as well as a new sense of self, that boosted my enthusiasm and prospects
Kieran Doherty – Joint Managing Director, Stellify Media
Every single person I met had the ability to advance my career. And every single person I met took the time to offer me advice and encouragement. It was brilliant.
Allanah Langstaff – Producer, Freelance
Ones To Watch made me appreciate the learning opportunities that came with being where I was in my career. It reminded me that a successful career was one to be nurtured and that I ought to think more tactically about opportunities.