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CINEVILLE
TALENT FOCUS: PETER STRAUGHAN
Monday 10th December
This event was held at Lighthouse.
Recently named by Variety as one of 10 screenwriters to watch (the only Brit in the pack), Peter Straughan’s star is rapidly rising, with offers flooding in from Hollywood.
Currently in the pipeline is a project with George Clooney - OUR BRAND IS CRISIS - an adaptation of a documentary about U.S. campaigning tactics for a Bolivian election.
Regarded as a bold, inventive and versatile writer, Peter has worked across many mediums including radio, theatre, television, novels, short stories and most recently, film.
With two screenplays produced so far, SIXTY SIX and MRS RATCLIFFE’S REVOLUTION, his adaptation of Toby Young’s memoir, HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS AND ALIENATE PEOPLE is set for release in 2008.
With his reputation as a screenwriter fast racking up an impressive number of collaborations with some of film’s biggest names, Variety recently described Straughan as “just about the most in-demand Brit scribe out there.”
Peter discussed his career to date, plans for the future, and the trials and tribulations of being one of the UK’s most sought after screenwriters infront of the audience with Dan MacRae (Optimum Releasing).
We will also be screening an exclusive teaser trailer of HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS AND ALIENATE PEOPLE. .
Cineville is our programme of monthly masterclass and networking events for filmmakers. Every month we bring you an evening with one or more professionals from the film or TV industry. Contact us to join our mailing list and receive details of our events as they become available.
Podcasts are available for some of our past Cineville events, please watch this space for forthcoming additions:
London to Brighton - podcast
The Dark Art of Script Development - podcast
Online Film Distribution Panel Discussion - podcast
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