
a new event for writers
First Draft is a new event aimed at writers, no matter your experience. Whether you’ve finished your very first script that nobody else has seen, or you’re already in the early stages of your career, at First Draft you’ll connect with the writing community and develop your voice. Speakers from across the TV industry and beyond will come together to create a programme of talks and masterclasses designed to help inspire writers to create their next great project.
First Draft is where you can also meet 2025’s New Writers Collective supported by All3Media, our longstanding partner in uncovering and championing new voices. We’re also delighted to be presenting this event in association with Arvon, the home of creative writing.
EVENT DETAILS
Location: Soho Theatre Dean Street, London, W1D 3NE
Date: Thursday 27 March 2025
Timings: 10.00am – 5.00pm with doors opening at 09.30am
Catering: We will be providing lunch at Soho Theatre during this event
Tickets and bursaries: The cost of tickets to First Draft are already subsidised by The TV Foundation but we recognise even that is challenging for some who may wish to attend. Therefore we are offering bursaries, you can find more information on eligibility and how to apply using this form.
PROGRAMME ANNOUCEMENTS
We’re excited to announce that BAFTA-winning writer Joe Barton will join us to deliver a masterclass at First Draft!
Joe Barton is the creator, writer and executive producer of Netflix’s hit spy drama BLACK DOVES and Sky’s forthcoming adaptation of AMADEUS. He’s also the BAFTA-winning writer and executive producer behind hit projects like THE LAZARUS PROJECT, HALF BAD: THE BASTARD SON AND THE DEVIL HIMSELF, and three-time BAFTA-nominated and BAFTA-winning GIRI/HAJI. Joe will join us to discuss his career and creative process with Edinburgh TV Festival’s Creative Director Rowan Woods.
This is our first speaker announcement for First Draft, with more to come in the following weeks… watch this space!