U.K. non-profit ERA5050 has partnered with Comedy 50:50 to launch TellHerVision, a writers’ room mentorship program exclusively for women working in comedy. The program is supported by ScreenSkills with funding coming from National Lottery funds awarded by the British Film Institute’s Future Film Skills program. Hat Trick Productions and TimesUp U.K. will participate as strategic partners.
Established to address gender inequality in TV comedy writing and limited access to comedy writers’ rooms facing female creatives, TellHerVision will task eight writers or teams of writers with the creation and execution of a pilot episode for a studio sitcom featuring female characters in lead roles.
Several mentors will provide insight and support throughout the process, including actor-writer-producer Joanna Scanlan (“Notes on a Scandal”), writer-producer Juliet Morrish (“Spokke”), producer and former commissioning editor Michaela Hennessy-Vass and ERA5050 co-founder, actress Polly Kemp (“The Thick of It”).
“ERA5050 is committed to finding...
Established to address gender inequality in TV comedy writing and limited access to comedy writers’ rooms facing female creatives, TellHerVision will task eight writers or teams of writers with the creation and execution of a pilot episode for a studio sitcom featuring female characters in lead roles.
Several mentors will provide insight and support throughout the process, including actor-writer-producer Joanna Scanlan (“Notes on a Scandal”), writer-producer Juliet Morrish (“Spokke”), producer and former commissioning editor Michaela Hennessy-Vass and ERA5050 co-founder, actress Polly Kemp (“The Thick of It”).
“ERA5050 is committed to finding...
- 7/27/2020
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
U.K. broadcasters and producers have toasted the success of British talent at the Golden Globes.
With numerous wins on Sunday night, including multiple victories for Sam Mendes’ WWI movie “1917,” and TV series “Succession” and “Fleabag,” the Brits featured heavily in the roster of winners. Other British winners on the night included Taron Egerton, who scooped best actor for his portrayal of Elton John in “Rocketman.”
While Phoebe Waller-Bridge thanked Barack Obama in her acceptance speech, the BBC’s head of content, Charlotte Moore, paid tribute to the “Fleabag” star. Moore also hailed Renee Zellweger for her turn as late-career Judy Garland in BBC Films-backed “Judy.”
“An incredible night for the hugely talented Phoebe Waller-Bridge and BBC Comedy’s hit series ‘Fleabag’ on the global stage at the Golden Globes, alongside Renee Zellweger’s star turn in BBC Films’ ‘Judy,'” said Moore, one of the most powerful figures in British TV.
With numerous wins on Sunday night, including multiple victories for Sam Mendes’ WWI movie “1917,” and TV series “Succession” and “Fleabag,” the Brits featured heavily in the roster of winners. Other British winners on the night included Taron Egerton, who scooped best actor for his portrayal of Elton John in “Rocketman.”
While Phoebe Waller-Bridge thanked Barack Obama in her acceptance speech, the BBC’s head of content, Charlotte Moore, paid tribute to the “Fleabag” star. Moore also hailed Renee Zellweger for her turn as late-career Judy Garland in BBC Films-backed “Judy.”
“An incredible night for the hugely talented Phoebe Waller-Bridge and BBC Comedy’s hit series ‘Fleabag’ on the global stage at the Golden Globes, alongside Renee Zellweger’s star turn in BBC Films’ ‘Judy,'” said Moore, one of the most powerful figures in British TV.
- 1/6/2020
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
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