Royal Birmingham Conservatoire | Short Film Script Submissions 2027

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Closes

January 15, 2027

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire seeks 10 original short film scripts to be professionally produced as part of its BA and MFA Acting graduation projects. Scripts must be 5-7 pages long, feature 4 characters ideally with equal screen time, characters aged 18-30, any genre with comedy encouraged, set in one or two locations maximum, and be character-driven stories achievable within a limited production budget.

Who it is for

Screenwriters who can write original short film scripts for professional production.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

emerging artists

Where

Birmingham, United Kingdom

When

January 15, 2027

Starts May 1, 2027

What you get

Your script will be professionally produced to industry-standard quality by a film crew in May 2027, submitted to international film festivals, and you will receive screenwriting credit on the film, its poster, IMDb, and access to the finished work.

What you need to apply

Short film script

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 1 item this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://www.bbc.co.uk/writers/opportunities/royal-birmingham-conservatoire-of-acting/