Submit the first 10 pages of your comedy script for a chance to have it read by top flight comedy talent for a live audience
Working class women are almost five times less likely to secure a creative job than men from privileged backgrounds. Were you either brought up outside of London in the UK, have spent the majority of your time in the UK outside of London, or are currently living outside of London in the UK? And are you currently a UK resident? Have you started writing TV or radio comedy and would love a chance to get help from an industry professional?
Female Pilot Club is partnering with BBC Comedy to run a script mentorship initiative that could help you get to the next stage. Our wonderful sponsors helping make this event possible include Baby Cow Productions, Hat Trick Productions, Yellow Door Productions, CPL Productions & Black Dog Television. We welcome eligible women to apply by November 15. It's free to apply, and five writers selected will receive a small payment for participating. You only need ten pages of your script and a short description of your comedy series idea. If you're chosen, we'll pair you with an industry mentor to help you polish your ten pages in preparation for a live read-through by top flight comedy talent at a London showcase event in 2025.
Since 2019, Female Pilot Club has staged live readings of brilliant female-written comedy scripts by top flight comedy talent for public and industry audiences. Our finalists have gone on to attain representation and have their scripts optioned by production companies. We believe nothing proves good comedy like the sound of laughter!
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Submission window:
October 2 - November 22, 2024
DEADLINE EXTENDED
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Meet the Mentors
Five brilliant mentors will participate in selecting our five Finalists and supporting them with mentorship in preparation for the showcase event.
Submission Guidelines
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Chosen Scripts
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Five Finalists will have the first 10 pages of their scripts read to a live audience by top flight comedy talent in 2025
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Finalists will receive support from Mentors to further develop their scripts in preparation for the show
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Finalists, Semifinalists and Quarterfinalists will be all recognised across all FPC platforms
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Script Call Brief
We are seeking the first ten pages plus a short synopsis for original comedy pilot scripts intended to be either 30 minute TV or radio series. We are looking for straight laugh-out-loud comedy pilots -- not comedy/dramas. Stories with a unique personal lens or local appeal are preferred, as well as stories that bring to light new perspectives, particularly reflecting the backgrounds or experiences of the writers themselves. We have a strong preference for scripts that feature six or less main characters.
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Requirements​
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You were either brought up outside of London in the UK, have spent the majority of your time in the UK outside of London, or are currently living outside of London in the UK. And you are currently a UK resident.
You identify as having come from a working class background
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Submit the first ten pages of your TV or radio pilot episode
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Script must be based on original ideas that belong to nobody but you
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Script must be written in industry standard screenplay or radio format to be considered
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Title page must include your full name, contact details, series title and episode title
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Write a synopsis for your series, no more than one page in length
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​How to Submit
​Include the following things in your email to femalepilotclub@gmail.com
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Subject line: FPC 2025 SCRIPT CALL
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In the body of the email, confirm your eligibility ​by sharing your current location or where you were brought up outside London
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Attach a synopsis for your series, no more than one page in length and name the file as follows: LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_SERIES TITLE_SYNOPSIS
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Attach your 10-page script as a PDF and name the file as follows: LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_SERIES TITLE
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In the PDF: title page must include your full name, contact email, series title and episode title​
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By submitting, you are confirming that you meet all eligibility requirements; if we find that you do not, your script will not be read. See Terms & Conditions for details.
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Click here for full Terms & Conditions
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