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Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · 7d

According to a new survey by BECTU almost a third of creative industry freelancers see themselves working in another industry in five years’ time. Have to say it's crossed my mind a lot lately, tired of being out of work and broke nearly all the time.

www.televisual.com/news/bectu-s...

Bectu survey shows 'perfect storm of uncertainty' - Televisual

TV and film workers' union, Bectu, has released a new survey of freelancers finding that 39% are out of work and just 13% feel secure in their job.

www.televisual.com

Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · 14d

Obviously not an amateur

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Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Aug 29

Nice new initiative for young or aspiring playwrights. The Royal Court Theatre have come up with a series of free videos - in a nutshell it's how to write a play. 🎭✍️
www.instagram.com/reel/DGfiz2Y...

Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Aug 18

Nice to see Play for Today being reinvented on C5 with an accent on developing new talents in front of and behind the screen. Good luck to all involved. 🎬👏
www.televisual.com/news/5-revea...

5 reveals first four Play for Today commissions - Televisual

Following the previously announced pilot, 5 has announced today the first four commissions and casting that will form its new Play for Today slate.

www.televisual.com

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Screen Yorkshire @screenyorkshire.bsky.social · Jul 24

Studio21’s 2025 Script Competition is Now Open.Are you a screenwriter looking for your big break? Studio21 is on the hunt for the next must-watch micro-drama to capture audiences worldwide. 👉 Full details and submission info at: https://www.studio21.com/script/ #Studio21

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Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Aug 14

Welcome Phil 👍

Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Aug 14

yeah for me it ended on a high with The Men That Corrupted Hadleyburg ~

Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Aug 14

There's one we thing we gotta get, Torode.

John Torode: What's that?

Gregg 'Kidding himself' Wallace: Out of this business!

Matt Owen @mjowen174.bsky.social · Aug 14

Replace it with Alias Smith & Jones (the good ones).

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Papatango Theatre Company @papatangotc.bsky.social · Aug 13

Join us on 20 August at 1pm for a FREE workshop with Imogen Sarre of leading agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates. Imogen will discuss the role of an agent, how best to approach an agent and the right time to do so.
https://papatango.co.uk/studio/ #PapatangoStudio #Theatre #playwriting

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Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Aug 13

Interested in working in, script reading, script development or script editing? Here's an excellent place to get tne inside info you need. (And Phil's a really nice bloke who know his stuff!)

Phil Shelley @philipshelley1.bsky.social · Aug 13

I'm taking bookings for my next SCRIPT READING & DEVELOPMENT Q&A on zoom evening of Sept 10th script-consultant.co.uk/script-readi...

Script Reading & Development Q&A - Philip Shelley, Script Consultant

Script Reading & Development Q&A Session via Zoom. Cost: £95.00 A semi-regular 2½ hour session, on Zoom, which I organise on demand. If you’re interested, would like to register your interest or have...

script-consultant.co.uk

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Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Aug 12

yeah ended strongly as well, I raced through it - fingers crossed for a second series ~

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Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Aug 11

Live Theatre’s North East Playwriting Award is open for entries. The Award is open to writers who are from, living or working in the North East – Winner gets a commission for a full-length play for the Live Theatre. ✍️
www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/can-you-wr...

Can you write a play for Live Theatre's stage?

Second playwriting competition announced

www.culturednortheast.co.uk

Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Aug 1

The next James Bond is starting to come together...

Denis Villeneuve (Dune & Arrival) Directing it 👍
Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, Taboo) Writing it 👍

But who would you cast to star in it?
www.nme.com/news/film/pe...

'Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight to pen next James Bond film

'Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight has been tapped to write the script for the next 'James Bond' film, to be directed by Denis Villeneuve.

www.nme.com

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Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Jul 25

Keir Starmer's heartfelt tribute to Hulk Hogan, very moving ~

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Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Jul 17

United Agents is running its 100x100 scheme for another year – giving feedback to 100 underrepresented writers on the first 10,000 words of their manuscript. Submit between 28th-29th July.
www.unitedagents.co.uk/news/third-b...

United Agents

United Agents Ltd. is a British talent and literary agency founded in 2007.

www.unitedagents.co.uk

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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · Jul 13

A tagline for a 1972 folk horror film which I am now desperate to see.

Postcard From The Past @pastpostcard.bsky.social · Jul 13

We often speak of you.

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Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Jul 4

Soho Theatre's Writer's Lab is now open for applications for new writers. If you're in London and looking to write for the stage it's a great programme with a great track record. ✍️🎭 (Zoom Q&A on Mon 7 Jul)
sohotheatre.com/project/writ...

Writers' Lab - Soho Theatre

sohotheatre.com

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Chris Chibnall @chrischibnall.bsky.social · Jun 24

Pay-what-you-can online writing courses via Zoom, aimed at artists from low-income backgrounds, in July and August courtesy of Squint Theatre

www.squinttheatre.com/shop

Shop — Squint

www.squinttheatre.com

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Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Jun 24

Not many people left who haven't

Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Jun 23

Some rare good news, the Government have released their new creative industries plan. The announcement includes a £150 million Creative Places Growth Fund for six regions outside London.

www.televisual.com/news/governm...

Full plan is here:

www.gov.uk/government/p...

Government unveils creative industries plan - Televisual

The UK government has now announced its £380 million investment package as part of the Creative Industries Sector Plan. The Creative Industries Sector Plan comes as part of the wider Industrial Strate...

www.televisual.com

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Tom Jamieson @tomjam.bsky.social · Jun 11

What do you ketamine it’s all over between them…???

Our new issue of The Eye on sale now

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Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Jun 10

RIP Sly Stone.

"I am no better and neither are you
We are the same, whatever we do

I am everyday people, yeah, yeah."

#SlyStone

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUUh...

Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday People (Official Video)

YouTube video by SlyATFamilyStoneVEVO

www.youtube.com

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Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Jun 9

The modus operandi of the big AI outfits seems to be:
'Don't Ask - Don't Pay'. Just STEAL.

Governments should really be holding then to account on behalf of all the creators out there who are being shamelessly ripped off. #AI

deadline.com/2025/06/bfi-...

BFI Research: 130,000 Film & TV Scripts Have Been Used To Train AI

A BFI AI report has found that 130,000 film & TV scripts have been used to train generative artificial intelligence models.

deadline.com

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Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Jun 7

The BBC are running a day of Masterclasses in Liverpool Weds (11 June) for newbies looking to build a career in TV & Audio. Lots of big names speaking & great networking Opportunity. Good one for new writers.

The sessions are also streamed but booking is essential 📺📻
www.bbc.co.uk/academy/live...

Full Schedule: Liverpool

Join us on Wednesday 11 June for a day of free masterclasses, panel discussions, and expert advice for those who work in, or want to work in, the creative industries.

www.bbc.co.uk

Ian Brumpton @ianbrumpton.bsky.social · Jun 6

Don't you hate it when toddlers fall out with each other.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...

Live updates: Trump considering selling his Tesla in latest Musk row

The White House tells the BBC the president does not intend to speak to Musk today following their fiery exchanges on Thursday.

www.bbc.co.uk