Now in its eighth year, the series exists to celebrate screenwriters’ authorial contribution to film, and gives esteemed writers a platform to share highlights and insights from their careers. The series is funded by JJ Charitable Trust, one of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts and is created by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Jeremy Brock.
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Friday 17th November 2017 19.30
Mark Boal
BAFTA-winning screenwriter, producer and journalist, his credits include Zero Dark Thirty and The Hurt Locker. Boal's recent release Detroit is his third collaboration with Kathryn Bigelow.
Saturday 18 November 2017 19.00
Sean Baker
Screenwriter, director and producer whose credits include acclaimed drama Tangerine. His latest film, BIFA-nominated The Florida Project, received its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.
Thursday 23 November 2017 19.00
Dee Rees
American screenwriter and director Dee Rees' feature debut was the widely acclaimed Pariah, and is best known for her recent Netflix release Mudbound which had its UK premier at London Film Festival this year.
Saturday 25 November 2017 19.30
Anthony McCarten
BAFTA-winning screenwriter and producer Anthony McCarten is best known for The Theory of Everything starring Eddie Redmayne alongside his most recent release Darkest Hour.