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Legendary writer of Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and First Reformed Paul Schrader delivers an in-depth masterclass on the craft of screenwriting. Learn how to tackle the beginning of a project, when to move to the next step and how to tell when you've got something good.

Now in its ninth edition, the Screenwriters’ Lecture Series celebrates screenwriters’ authorial contribution to film and gives esteemed talent a platform to share highlights and insights from their careers with an audience of film-lovers and their peers. Created by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Jeremy Brock, the series is supported by JJ Charitable Trust, one of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts.

Join Taika Waititi, the much-loved filmmaker behind Hunt for the Wilderpeople, What We Do In the Shadows and Thor: Ragnarok, for a hilarious lecture about starting late, taking 6 years to bring scripts to screen and the supreme difficulty of writing comedy.

Now in its ninth edition, the Screenwriters’ Lecture Series celebrates screenwriters’ authorial contribution to film and gives esteemed talent a platform to share highlights and insights from their careers with an audience of film-lovers and their peers. Created by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Jeremy Brock, the series is supported by JJ Charitable Trust, one of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts.

Ol Parker, writer of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel talks rewrites, faking confidence and how to craft the perfect writing playlist in this phenomenal lecture. Followed by a Q+A.

Now in its ninth edition, the Screenwriters’ Lecture Series celebrates screenwriters’ authorial contribution to film and gives esteemed talent a platform to share highlights and insights from their careers with an audience of film-lovers and their peers. Created by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Jeremy Brock, the series is supported by JJ Charitable Trust, one of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts.

Join acclaimed writer-director Nicole Holofcener (Can You Ever Forgive Me?) as she delivers a phenomenal and enlightening lecture about the importance of following your own voice as well as exploring her history as a filmmaker.

Now in its ninth edition, the Screenwriters’ Lecture Series celebrates screenwriters’ authorial contribution to film and gives esteemed talent a platform to share highlights and insights from their careers with an audience of film-lovers and their peers. Created by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Jeremy Brock, the series is supported by JJ Charitable Trust, one of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts.

Alfonso Cuaron (Roma, Gravity) traces the course of his celebrated career as a filmmaker, breaking down his process and detailing exactly what inspires him.

Now in its ninth edition, the Screenwriters’ Lecture Series celebrates screenwriters’ authorial contribution to film and gives esteemed talent a platform to share highlights and insights from their careers with an audience of film-lovers and their peers. Created by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Jeremy Brock, the series is supported by JJ Charitable Trust, one of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts.

Capernaum writer and director Nadine Labaki delivers an inspiring lecture about creativity, filmmaking and the struggle of working as a parent.

Now in its ninth edition, the Screenwriters’ Lecture Series celebrates screenwriters’ authorial contribution to film and gives esteemed talent a platform to share highlights and insights from their careers with an audience of film-lovers and their peers. Created by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Jeremy Brock, the series is supported by JJ Charitable Trust, one of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts.

Capernaum writer and director Nadine Labaki delivers an inspiring lecture about creativity, filmmaking and the struggle of working as a parent.

Sponsored by The JJ Charitable Trust.

Watch this session on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W-R1BE29Nkw

Read the transcript on our website: https://www.bafta.org/media-centre/transcripts/bafta-screenwriters-lecture-series-nadine-labaki

The Screenwriters' Lectures are presented as originally recorded. Some of the lectures may contain outdated comments or views which some listeners may find insensitive or offensive.

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Join Taika Waititi, the much-loved filmmaker behind Hunt for the Wilderpeople, What We Do In the Shadows and Thor: Ragnarok, for a hilarious lecture about starting late, taking 6 years to bring scripts to screen and the supreme difficulty of writing comedy.

Sponsored by The JJ Charitable Trust.

Watch this session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-3ozJZ4zWs

Read the transcript on our website: https://www.bafta.org/media-centre/transcripts/bafta-screenwriters-lecture-series-taika-waititi

The Screenwriters' Lectures are presented as originally recorded. Some of the lectures may contain outdated comments or views which some listeners may find insensitive or offensive.

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Alfonso Cuarón (Roma, Gravity) traces the course of his celebrated career as a filmmaker, breaking down his process and detailing exactly what inspires him.

Sponsored by The JJ Charitable Trust.

Watch this session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EvkzXMPGns

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The Screenwriters' Lectures are presented as originally recorded. Some of the lectures may contain outdated comments or views which some listeners may find insensitive or offensive.

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Legendary writer of Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and First Reformed Paul Schrader delivers an in-depth masterclass on the craft of screenwriting. Learn how to tackle the beginning of a project, when to move to the next step and how to tell when you've got something good.

Sponsored by The JJ Charitable Trust.

Watch this session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NhSZ6RTQgk

Read the transcript on our website: https://www.bafta.org/media-centre/transcripts/bafta-screenwriters-lecture-series-paul-schrader

The Screenwriters' Lectures are presented as originally recorded. Some of the lectures may contain outdated comments or views which some listeners may find insensitive or offensive.

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