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London, England
Joined April 2016
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Jess Jones retweeted
BBC are looking to increase their representation of deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent talent at senior level so are looking for 2 Assistant Commissioners across Scripted (Drama or Comedy dependent on experience) & Unscripted. Deadline Wed 30 Nov. Apply! careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs…
Jess Jones retweeted
We're looking for freelance Script Readers for our #37PlaysProject - find out more and get involved in this nationwide playwriting project.
Deadline Monday 14 November. More information:
careers.rsc.org.uk/jobs/vaca…
ALT A grey graphic asset. Red text reads '37 Plays'. White text reads 'Writing the stories of our nation'.
Jess Jones retweeted
I'm about to direct an epic Netflix thriller till end of Jan and can offer paid shadowing opportunities for female & diverse filmmakers w/ 5+yrs industry experience. Please email cvs@lockedinmovie.co.uk - with your CV and a short cover letter. Deadline:11th November. Pls share
Jess Jones retweeted
🚨 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR NETWORK@LFF 2022 🚨
Our flagship talent development programme at the heart of the BFI London Film Festival, returns for 2022!
To find out more and apply click here 👇
network.bfi.org.uk/news-and-…
📅 Applications are open until 5pm on Tue, 2 August
Jess Jones retweeted
Couple of 12 month Trainee Script Editor roles being advertised on the ITV website (Patrick Spence and Mammoth Screen). Closing date 10 July. Details below.
itv.referrals.selectminds.co…
Thrilled to have joined the Paramount/VIS UK team covering the amazing Claire Sowerby-Sheppard as Head of Development while she’s on mat leave. A very exciting new chapter!
Jess Jones retweeted
A date for your diary, @bbccomedy will open submissions to their short film fund from 8th June. Writers with an idea should find a production company to team up with, to send in a submission.
Speaking at the BBC Comedy Festival in Newcastle, Director of Comedy Jon Petrie confirms the BBC will invest an extra £10 million in high-impact comedy programming over the next two years.
More info ➡️ bbc.in/38jjJry
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Jess Jones retweeted
Calling all UK film/tv/development twitterpeople!
Looking for a Script Editor for a YA series. Particularly interested in D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent script editors. The database (c/o @JFACasey) is wonderful, so my call out is with the above in mind.
Jess Jones retweeted
💡We are looking to run a Talent Programme to support Disabled, Deaf and/or Neurodivergent filmmakers and would like to hear directly from you what you feel is most needed and how we can support you best.💡
Please help us by taking part in the survey here: triplec.org.uk/BFI/
This was one of the first scripts I worked on when I went freelance, how lucky I was to work with the wonderful @jbradburyfilm when we were both taking little baby career steps together! 💜💜💜
I've worked with amazing writers on my previous shorts, but #MySweetPrince is one of my first scripts I wrote by myself, with the support of script editor @JessJonesStory 🥰 It was a super personal story & writing it myself made sense. Download it here: we.tl/t-ST0ps0Iyil
Jess Jones retweeted
Got an idea for a short film but not sure how to get it made? Join our webinar this Thursday where @ThomWightman will be discussing how emerging filmmakers can access funding, support and mentoring from @bfinetwork to develop their careers.
Register here: bit.ly/Labs-FilmFunding
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Jess Jones retweeted
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈#MoreFilmsForFreedom is back and open for applications! We are partnering with @BritishCouncil and @BFIFlare to commission 5 new short films from cross-cultural teams exploring LGBTQIA+ stories.
📌Deadline: 5pm (GMT) Monday 4th April 2022
🔗Apply: grantrequest.co.uk/Login.asp…
Jess Jones retweeted
Duly Noted is back! We're welcoming applications from aspiring script editors who are Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ and from lower socio economic and/or ethnically diverse backgrounds, from across the UK. Get in touch!
elevenfilm.com/duly-noted-20…
Jess Jones retweeted
📯 a new episode is here & there are lots of delicious nuggets of wisdom within from three fantastically talented directors 📯
🎬 Episode Two of our brand new podcast Short Hand is out now 🎬
Directors @EllaJonesFilm, @HarryLighton & Edem Kelman chat to us about finding their voice, honing their craft & gaining confidence.
🎧 Spotify: spoti.fi/34JjeVw
🎧 Apple: apple.co/3JfB0yU
Jess Jones retweeted
If you are passionate about film but struggling to find a way into the industry, the @ICOtweets FEDS traineeship may be for you🤔
Register for the upcoming information session this Thursday 3rd February to find out more and how to apply. Check it out here: bit.ly/3saiot5
Absolutely loved recording this for @networkfhse with the wonderful @stonecoledfox and LOVE being on the same bill as total dreamboat @edcripps ❤️ no doubt packed with gems from him & super talented @brydon_lucy!
🎙️Episode One of our new podcast Short Hand is out now 🎙️
It's all about writing your short film script & features insights from @brydon_lucy, @JessJonesStory & @edcripps ✏️
Spotify: spoti.fi/3ue4f0K
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3L0yNZL
Jess Jones retweeted
👀 Want to see your film at LSFF '23?
📬 Submissions for our next festival are open now, for films made after 1 January 2021 up to 45min in length.
👉 We are BAFTA-affiliated
👉 We screen < 500 submitted shorts
👉 We can't wait to see your work!
filmfreeway.com/LondonShortF…
Jess Jones retweeted
Episode one of my new podcast venture is here & it's got some really good nuggets of wisdom about finessing your short film script.
🎙️Episode One of our new podcast Short Hand is out now 🎙️
It's all about writing your short film script & features insights from @brydon_lucy, @JessJonesStory & @edcripps ✏️
Spotify: spoti.fi/3ue4f0K
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3L0yNZL