{"id":86193,"date":"2023-10-03T10:19:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T10:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/?p=86193"},"modified":"2023-10-03T10:19:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T10:19:07","slug":"nfts-and-left-bank-pictures-launch-uk-writers-scheme-tom-felton-pic-lands-international-deal-global-briefs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/lifestyle\/nfts-and-left-bank-pictures-launch-uk-writers-scheme-tom-felton-pic-lands-international-deal-global-briefs\/","title":{"rendered":"NFTS And Left Bank Pictures Launch UK Writers Scheme; Tom Felton Pic Lands International Deal \u2014 Global Briefs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>NFTS And Left Bank Pictures Launch UK Writers Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The National Film and Television School (NFTS) is launching a new writers development program in partnership with Left Bank Pictures, the production company behind shows as Netflix&rsquo;s <em>The Crown<\/em>. Set to launch in March 2024, the scheme will replace the NFTS&rsquo;s former diverse writers development program. Six screenwriters from under-represented backgrounds will be chosen to take part in the paid, intensive 10-week program that will immerse them in a dynamic environment of creativity and collaboration. During the course, four full series ideas will be developed and pitched with the aim of creating commercially viable television drama concepts. &ldquo;Together with Left Bank Pictures, we hope to carve a new path where diverse voices illuminate the way forward, ensuring the stories we tell on screen are as vibrant and varied as the world we live in,&#8221; said NFTS Director&nbsp;Jon Wardle. &#8220;We can&rsquo;t wait to find these six new emerging writing talents from across the UK and begin the exciting journey ahead.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Vicky-McClure.jpg\"><span>Breaking News<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Vicky McClure Set As Lead For Paramount+ UK Drama &#039;Insomnia&#039; From &#039;The Crown&#039; Producer Left Bank<\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Richard-Parsons-Headshot.jpg\"><span>Breaking News<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Long-Serving Sony Pictures Television Exec Richard Parsons Exiting After 12 Years<\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<p><strong>Netflix Pic &lsquo;The Forgotten Battle&rsquo; Starring Tom Felton Lands International Deals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dutch sales agent Incredible Film has acquired global distribution rights for <em>The Forgotten Battle<\/em>, starring Tom Felton (Harry Potter franchise). 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