Female Pilot Club has launched its annual call for 30-minute television and radio scripts, with two finalists selected showcased to public and industry audiences.
Since 2019, live readings of brilliant female-written comedy scripts have been staged by Female Pilot Club performed by top flight comedy talent. Finalists have gone on to attain representation and have their scripts optioned by production companies.
“We are seeking 30 minute TV or radio scripts that are straight laugh-out-loud comedy pilots,” states the website. “Stories with a unique personal lens or UK-local appeal are preferred, as well as stories that bring to light new perspectives; we welcome writers from diverse and working class backgrounds. We also have a strong preference for scripts that feature six or less main characters, and for sitcoms (versus comedy dramas).”
The scripts will be judged by Georgia Pritchett (Succession), Athena Kugblenu (The News Quiz), Lucy Lumsden (Yellow Door Productions), and Sioned Wiliam (former Commissioning Editor for Comedy for BBC Radio 4). They will select two finalists to receive development notes and have their scripts read to a live audience by experienced actors.
The submission deadline is 1st January 2024 and to enter, you must be based in the UK and identify as a woman. There is an entry fee of £30 at the Early Bird rate which increases to £50 after 15th December.
On the topic of fees, the organisation says: “While we’ve loved being able to offer past script calls free of charge, due to the increase in submissions we have outgrown our ability to continue operating pro bono. We now kindly request a contribution prior to your submission to support our ability to read scripts and produce readings.” We hear you!
For more details visit femalepilotclub.co.uk.
