Amazon is set to develop a series from a fledgling British writer after setting the five finalists of its WriterSlam contest.
The Svod service has selected five new writers as part of the scheme, run in association with the TriForce Creative Network.
Georgia Brown, is Director of European Originals, Amazon Studios, revealed the names and projects at the Edinburgh International TV Festival. It comes after the digital platform called out for original ideas and received over 1,000 scripts.
The final script will be decided on September 6 and the winner will work closely with Lydia Hampson, Head of Scripted UK for Amazon Studios to develop the show.
Brown said, “We were blown away by the standard of scripts we received and it was incredibly tough to narrow it down to just 5 writers. We’re very excited to see the extracts performed on 6th September and can’t wait to work with one of these amazing writers.
The Svod service has selected five new writers as part of the scheme, run in association with the TriForce Creative Network.
Georgia Brown, is Director of European Originals, Amazon Studios, revealed the names and projects at the Edinburgh International TV Festival. It comes after the digital platform called out for original ideas and received over 1,000 scripts.
The final script will be decided on September 6 and the winner will work closely with Lydia Hampson, Head of Scripted UK for Amazon Studios to develop the show.
Brown said, “We were blown away by the standard of scripts we received and it was incredibly tough to narrow it down to just 5 writers. We’re very excited to see the extracts performed on 6th September and can’t wait to work with one of these amazing writers.
- 8/22/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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