Script Consultancy
Ann Clifford began her writing career as a playwright with plays touring South Africa, Europe and the West End Fringe. She then went on to take an MA in Scriptwriting from the London Institute (LCC) and graduated in 2002, studying under industry veteran Phil Parker. Ann is a profilic writer, three of her seven films have been optioned; Bitter Honey for Scripthouse, Berlin, The Boy in the Lemon Suit for TVN Productions and Shaking Dream Land which was released in 2006 and secured distribution in the USA. She is also a full member of the Writers Guild and has been commissioned to write two books For the Love of Ellie and Urban Adventure II, published Spring 2005. Ann has worked and continues to work with many writers in different workshops both in the UK and abroad.
Most recently originator of and a writer on Occupation a TV series idea developed with the support of Lighthouse, Brighton (2007) and BBC Northern Ireland Drama Department.
AWARDS
Hush Little Baby 90 min screenplay. Finalist in the PAWS Drama award
The Handshake 15-minute comedy drama short, finalist in TAPS awards, showcased at BAFTA
Ann also runs courses inspiring, equipping, releasing and mentoring young up and coming leaders working in various industries and professions.
Script Clinics help the writer to hone the plot, themes, structure and characters in their story, in order to dramatise the material in the most powerful way, staying true to the integrity of the writer and the story they wish to tell.
Script Clinic with Ann Clifford
Day One - Ann will spend a day reading the material and preparing a written report on synopsis, plot and story analysis, act structure and themes.
Day Two - Ann will present written report on a one to one basis on the script, discussing with the writer or producer the strengths and weaknesses of the story and exploring potential ways to improve the script.
Cost ………………£300 (which includes a light lunch and refreshments)
Optional days can be arranged for re-writes.