Edinburgh TV Festival supported by Screen Scotland
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Edinburgh TV Festival supported by Screen Scotland
The TV Foundation logo
Edinburgh TV Festival supported by Screen Scotland
Edinburgh TV Festival supported by Screen Scotland

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.

The TV Foundation and All3Media have been supporting and celebrating unrepresented new writers together since 2018, expanding the New Script Award into the New Writers Collective last year to deliver more for emerging voices.

New writers collective 2024

meet the delegates

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
  • You’re interested in an exclusive deal with All3Media
Key Information
Applications Open: Thursday 22 February 2024
Applications Close: Thursday 21st March 2024
Submission Fee: £24
 
Application Timeline
Applications assessed: April 2024  – Please note that owing to the number of applications we receive, we regretfully are unable to offer feedback to unsuccessful applicants. 
Participants notified: Early May 2024
New Writers’ Collective Residential Workshop: June 2024
The Edinburgh TV Festival: Tuesday 20th August – Friday 23rd August
 
All submissions to the Collective will be chosen from an expert jury drawn from All3Media’s labels as well as a representative from All3Media International.
 
Please read our FAQ’s and the Ts + Cs for more details on eligibility, the application process, and being on the programme.
 
FAQS
Terms + conditions

What our delegates say

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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 careers as they...
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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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