Three IdeasTap members will receive six months of mentoring from development executive Alexandra Arlango (Cowboy Films, Ruby Films, Qwerty Films) with the aim of producing a first draft screenplay ready to be sent to agents and producers by the end of the mentoring period. This brief is aimed at people intending to develop a new idea, instead of someone that already has a completed script.

Each winning member will receive one two-hour session per month with Alexandra over the course of six months (October 2014 to March 2015) where she will discuss the script’s progress and give pointers. 

The selected three will also receive paid travel costs where necessary. 

Winners of this brief will be announced by 3 October 2014.

6/10/14 - Brief amendment - due to the high number of responses to this opportunity, judging is taking longer than expected. Consequently we are looking to announce a shortlist by Monday 13th October. From this shortlist we will work towards announcing the winners by Monday 20th October. 

Terms and conditions

• The development of the screenplay in no way constitutes an offer of representation or expression of interest from Alexandra or any of the companies she presently works with/for. 

• In applying you are committing to being available for the period of mentoring, currently scheduled to run from October for six months.

• This opportunity is open to anyone aged 18 and over. You must demonstrate a commitment to writing for film in the CV you upload as part of your application.

Having problems applying? Please read our quick troubleshooting guide before contacting us or leaving a comment – or for more information, visit our help centre.  

This brief closes on Wednesday 24 September 2014 at 5pm BST and is open to IdeasTap members aged 18 and over. Late entries will not be accepted under any circumstances, including technical issues – so make sure you don’t leave your application to the last minute. 

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