First Draft - Screen Scotland Talent Builder

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Scotland based screenwriters Alia Ghafar, Dawn Sievewright, Jason Bradbury, Lillian Salvatore, and co-writers Fin Cramb & Sean Watson announced as inaugural FIRST DRAFT cohort - delivered by @ThePortalArts as part of @screenscotland’s Talent Builder initiative. Details in bio ✨

TODAY'S THE DAY! 🚨 Applications for First Draft – Screen Scotland Talent Builder CLOSE tonight at 11.59pm. If you’ve been thinking about applying, this is your moment ✨ Don’t miss out – hit submit before midnight! 📝🎬 #FirstDraft #ScreenScotlandTalentBuilder #Screenwriting

There's still time to apply for First Draft! We'd love to hear the stories you're desperate to tell. Deadline: 11.59pm, Sunday 14th Sept. Full details and link to apply in bio ✨

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✨ There's still time to apply for First Draft! ✨ Are you an experienced screenwriter based in Scotland with a creative and bold idea you're desperate to tell?! Then First Draft could be for you. Deadline: 11.59pm, Sunday 14th Sept 2025. Visit our bio for details.

Thinking of applying to First Draft? Applications close on 14th September 2025. Reach out via our Contact Us page with any questions. We'd love to hear from you!

Please share and help us spread the word! #FirstDraft #FirstDraftSSTB #TalentBuilder #ScreenScotland #FilmFunding #ScreenwritingOpportunity #Screenwriting

🎬 Scotland-based screenwriters! Are you ready to take your work to the next level? FIRST DRAFT is open for applications. This is your chance to develop your feature idea into a polished first draft with expert industry support. Deadline: 14th Sept Link in bio ✨

#FirstDraft #TalentBuilder #ScreenScotland #ScottishScreenwriters #screenwriting #FirstDraftSSTB

Wondering if you should apply to @FirstDraftSSTB? Do you have questions or mild panic about the process? 😬 Don’t worry! We’ve got you 💫 Reach out via our Contact Us form and we can chat. Link in bio.

✍️ Thinking of applying to First Draft? Have a question? Lets talk! Applications close 14 Sept 2025 & we’ll be running weekly surgeries with Programme Producer Helen Sim-Robertson to support you. Online surgeries kick off Thurs 21 Aug. Request a slot: theportalarts.com/first-draft-co…

📣 Applications are officially OPEN! First Draft is a transformative new feature film script development programme supporting Scotland’s next wave of screenwriters. 📅 Deadline: 14 Sept Apply here 👉 theportalarts.com/first-draft/ #FirstDraft #Screenwriters #TalentBuilder

Please share and help us spread the word! #FirstDraft #FirstDraftSSTB #TalentBuilder #ScreenScotland #FilmFunding #ScreenwritingOpportunity #Screenwriting

🎬 We’re looking for Scotland-based screenwriters ready to take their work to the next level. FIRST DRAFT opens for applications on Monday 18 August. This is your chance to develop your idea into a polished first draft with expert industry support. theportalarts.com/first-draft/

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✍️ Scotland-based screenwriters! Your next big opportunity is here. FIRST DRAFT, part of Screen Scotland’s Talent Builder initiative, is a transformative new development programme supporting bold, original stories. 🗓️ Applications open 18 Aug 📖 theportalarts.com/first-draft/