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Are you interested in learning about the role of the Development Assistant? How do film and television projects get discovered, developed and brought to the screen?
Join Joe Willis from Warp Films (Adolescence, Reunion) on this two-day short course exploring the role of the Development Assistant and the skills needed to support creative projects from initial idea through to pitching.
You’ll gain an insight into how development teams discover new talent and intellectual property, assess scripts, build industry relationships and shape ideas in response to production company and commissioning briefs.
Through industry examples, group exercises and practical workshops, you’ll have the opportunity to put your learning into practice, including developing and pitching ideas in response to creative briefs.
- Understanding the Development Assistant role
- Scouting talent and intellectual property
- Building industry relationships
- Script reports and feedback
- Supporting projects through development
- Working with commissioners
- Packaging and pitching
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however it is expected that you have a good standard of written English and a passion for film & TV.
Please complete the application form.
