New Writers Collective

a new opportunity for uncredited writers

The TV Foundation, the umbrella charity behind the Edinburgh TV Festival, has once again teamed up with leading international TV production and distribution group, All3Media, to support undiscovered, diverse writing voices, through its New Writers Collective.

Now in its third year, we are delighted to offer even more to the 10 selected writers who will benefit from a newly extended programme including:

  • A free pass and accommodation for the 2025 Edinburgh TV Festival
  • Free access to all TV Foundation events for a year
  • A free pass to the 2026 Edinburgh TV Festival
  • Free priority access to First Draft, a new dedicated scripted event launching in Spring 2025
  • Attend an afternoon of closed sessions with exclusive access to All3Media scripted execs followed by a social

Submissions for the New Writers’ Collective are NOW CLOSED

New writers collective 2024

Do you want to take part in the New Writers Collective?

The New Writers Collective is perfect for you if … 

  • You’re an aspiring writer looking for your first paid TV writing experience or representation
  • You want to join a supportive network of writers to take the next leap in your writing career and form invaluable industry connections

Key Information

Applications Open: Thursday 28 November 2024

Applications Close: Thursday 09 January 2025

Submission Fee: £24

Application Timeline

Applications assessed: January – February 2025
Please note that owing to the number of applications we receive, we regretfully are unable to offer feedback to unsuccessful applicants. 

Participants notified: Late February 2025

This year’s Collective will be chosen from an expert jury, including All3Media’s scripted labels, reviewing your submitted scripts. The entry fee covers the costs of processing and assessing submissions. We are committed to paying all our script readers the London Living wage and want to ensure fair assessment.

All applicants will have the cost of submission deducted from the cost of attending 2025’s new screenwriting event. Express your interest to be the first to hear about it and gain priority access.

Please read our FAQ’s and the Terms and Conditions BEFORE applying for more details on eligibility, the application process, and being on the programme.
 

What our delegates say

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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 in TV who are on...
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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.
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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.