There are some great opportunities out there where fledgling screenwriters can learn more about the craft, network with seasoned professionals, and broaden their knowledge of the industry. Some schemes have been around for a long time, others can pop up and run for a year or two before the funding runs out and they disappear. Always do your homework. Some programs ask for a fee, so read the small print and understand exactly what you're signing up to as well as what your chances of being accepted are first. Here's a comprehensive list of what's running just now: -

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*Dates and links are liable to change, but I'll try to keep this list up to date as much as possible. If there are any initiatives or opportunities we've missed, let me know and I'll add them too.