BCG Pro Newsletter: 26th April 2024

Friday 26th April 2024

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BCG Pro Talent Awards: Production

BCG Pro Talent Awards: Production

Have you filmed a sketch? Directed a short film? Edited a social media clip? Recorded a podcast? Planned a production? If you've completed a producer, director, editor or other behind-the-scenes role in the last year, do enter your work into our annual awards. The deadline is Tuesday night.

Latest features

Top 5 lessons from Fist Of Firsts
Lessons from Fist Of Firsts
Car Share writer Tim Reid shares the top five things he's learned from his podcast interviews.
Me, me, me: How much of yourself should you pour into your scripts?
Me, me, me
How much of yourself should you pour into your scripts?
Is AI killing musical comedy? Ashley Frieze discusses
Is AI killing musical comedy?
Ashley Frieze talks about how he has released an album of original comedy songs co-written with an AI tool.
The magical number three
The magical number three
How to utilise a three act structure when writing narrative comedy.

The three Cs for characters

Here are important elements to consider when working on characters.

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Opportunities

Sitcom Mission
Sitcom Mission
The deadline to get your 15 minute script submitted to this competition is Sunday night!
Short Com TV Sitcom Writing Competition 2024
Short Com TV Sitcom Competition
Thinking of entering this competition? See our Opportunities Hub listing for a discount code.
BCG Pro Sessions - Gavin Smith
BCG Pro Sessions - Gavin Smith
BBC Scotland comedy executive Gavin Smith will be joining us on Zoom on Wednesday 8th May to answer your questions.
The Chef's Kiss post production roles
The Chef's Kiss post production roles
The deadline to apply to join the production team for this web series is Sunday night.

Write Your TV Comedy Script with Chris Head

This online course starts on Wednesday 15th May.

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From the archive

Features from our library of insightful content.

How to be original in comedy
How to be original in comedy
Today, originality in comedy is extremely important. How will you rise above the rabble?
BCG Pro Sessions video: Christine Rose
BCG Pro Sessions video: Christine Rose
What's it like in a TV panel show writers' room? That question, and many more, are answered in this 70 minute video recording.

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