Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:42

The "Inspired by Science" Treatment Award is a £5,000 prize to be given to a writer to enable them to develop their idea further.


The aim of the award is to encourage the development of drama that engages its audience in the area of science and society by supporting new proposals for film, television or other broadcast media that are inspired by the field of biomedicine.




Writers are encouraged to submit proposals for original drama projects suitable for a potential UK production and broadcast. (Application form below)

The "Inspired by Science" Award is open to all writers who are resident in the UK. 10 shortlisted entrants will receive complimentary invitations to attend the London Screenwriters Festival in October. If any delegate has paid for their ticket this will be refunded. The Award winner will be announced at a special session during the Festival itself.

The winner will receive:
•    £5,000 to develop their project.
•    An informal association with the Wellcome Trust to include individual editorial and/or practical assistance over a period of 6 months tailored to the individual winner.
•    Additional assistance to research their biomedical area of interest through scientific experts and research including access to the Wellcome library.

All entries should be received no later than 12 noon Friday 15th October 2010.
Any entries received after this date will be ineligible.
Finalist will be annouced on Friday 22nd October 2010

LSF_Application_Form.doc
LSF_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
LSF_Application_and_FAQ_Information.pdf

The London Screenwriters Festival in association with the Wellcome Trust