Fancy winning £1,000 in our playwriting competition?
To celebrate 100 years of Indian Cinema, Freedom Studios and Bradford UNESCO City of Film are looking for a script for a 10-minute play that recreates the magic of Bollywood to be performed live in the heart of Bradford.
That’s where you come in. We’re looking for a talented writer to bring Bollywood toBradford. Do you have what it takes to write a slice of Bollywood? Can you transport us into a world of excitement, escapism and entertainment?
One more thing, Bollywood is all about glitz and glamour so we’re giving 82,585 rupees * to the lucky winner or if you prefer £1,000!
The theme is up to you. Love, loss, hate, comedy or tragedy. Anything goes as long as it has that Bollywood spirit.
The winning entry will be performed live inBradfordin either outdoor or indoor venues for family audiences to enjoy in August 2013. It’s up to you what you write about and even what language it’s in (as long as it entertains the audience).
Just a few rules to remember:
- Make sure it’s 10 minutes long with a maximum of 3 characters.
- No sets, but costumes and music encouraged.
- Only one script entry per person and remember itʼs for live performance rather than film.
- All submitted scripts must be original and have not been previously performed professionally.
- The lucky winner must be available for meetings inBradfordwith the director to discuss the script and be able to complete any rewrites required for performance.
- The winner must be willing to take part in publicity events organised by Freedom Studios.
- The winning script will be announced on the website by 18th June 2013.
- For a full list of terms and conditions, see the website www.freedomstudios.co.uk
Deadline is 31st May 2013. To enter, please complete an entry form (available from our website www.freedomstudios.co.uk and send together with your script to hello@freedomstudios.co.uk.
Alternatively send the entry form and script in the post to Freedom Studios, The Design Exchange, 34 Peckover Street, LittleGermany, Bradford, BD1 5BD.
Please note scripts will not be returned unless a stamped self-addressed envelope is included.
Freedom Studios is committed to promoting intercultural theatre practice and welcomes applications from a diverse range of artists from all backgrounds.
So what are you waiting for? Bollywood needs you!
Freedom Studios are working in association with Bradford UNESCO City of Film on this project who will be documenting the making of the live performance.
* Exchange rate current as at 3 March 2013. Prize money will be £1,000 in sterling currency.
For more information on other events taking place as part of the 100 years of Indian Cinema celebrations please see http://bradford-city-of-film.com/enjoy/100-years-of-indian-cinema/
Freedom Studios
Telephone: 01274 730077
hello@freedomstudios.co.uk
www.freedomstudios.co.uk
