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Conference London, United Kingdom
London Screenwriters' Festival (LondonSWF)
Run by London Screenwriters' Festival (Create50 Ltd)
Three days of talks, pitching and networking for screenwriters at Regent's University in central London, with every session also streamed online. The pass includes the Pitchfest, where writers pitch face to face to agents, producers and commissioners, and an archive of over 1,000 recorded sessions from past editions.
Starts Apr 2, 2027 (starts in 164 days)
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Dates
It runs Apr 2 to 4, 2027 in London.
At a glance
- Cost
- From £399Early-bird full pass incl. VAT; GBP 499 once the early bird ends (end date not stated); or GBP 45 a month for eight months
- Held in
- English
- Where
- London, United Kingdom (in person and online)
- Who can attend
- Open to anyone who buys a pass; the page sets no experience requirement.
What it gives besides money
Pitchfest runs 31 March to 2 April 2027, with pitch slots on 1 and 2 April; pass holders book from 27 March, and the executives taking pitches are posted about four weeks ahead. Pass holders can also apply for the Advanced Mentoring Script Labs.
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