Untamed Stories

02/12/2025

Join us for this incredibly insightful conversation with the wonderful Sarah Asante of Asante Space sharing her insights on everything creative, sustainable and how to thrive now and for the future. This is a powerful panel for screenwriters and anyone creative making a move. Moderated by the deeply experienced Valeria Bullo - Production, Well-being and Inclusion Consultant.

Tickets in the bio. Online Thurs 4 Dec at 1pm UK . Complimentary.

Thanks to all our supporters on The Writers Lab UK and Europe .irl

26/11/2025

Don’t miss this powerful conversation next week between two of the industry’s great filmmakers - Marie Kreutzer (‘Corsage’)discussing her latest film ‘Gentle Monster’ moderated by Georgi Banks-Davies who recently shot ‘The Night Manager Series 2’ and previously ‘I Hate Suzie’.

Expect insights into the creative process, seminal women on screen and where the future of filmmaking is headed.

Tickets in the bio. Taking place Tues Dec 2nd at 6pm UK/7pm CET

Thanks to all our partners .irl

05/11/2025

Join us for our exciting digital series of conversations - next up Scripted Trends with Mona Qureshi of Netflix Uk, Julie Hodge - International Scripted TV Consultant and Ed Guiney of award winning Element Pictures moderated by Alliea Nazar of Sony Pictures Television.

A special in conversation with Gillian Anderson and Suzie Miller (Inter Alia, Prima Facie) on Nov 14 exclusive to members of WFTV UK, Ireland and The Writers Lab 2025

Followed by dynamic conversation between directors Georgi Banks-Davies (I Hate Suzie) and Corsage filmmaker Marie Kreutzer talking about Marie’s latest film

Link to tickets in the bio.

Thanks to our wonderful partners Screen Ireland, Women in Film and TV Ireland, Climate Spring, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Screen Scotland, ORF, The Austrian Film Institute, Sony Pictures Television and The Writers Lab

21/10/2025

Excited for this panel conversation with leading writers, filmmakers and distributors - Aislinn Clarke (Frewaka), Roger Williams (Feast), Gillian Clarke of Wildcard Distribution sharing their candid insights on the boom of local language films in Ireland and Wales. Moderated by Aisha Bolaji (screenwriter, director and curator).

Tickets can be found in our bio.

This digital conversation is part of The Writers Lab Uk and Europe series featuring other upcoming exciting guests including Gillian Anderson, Marie Kreutzer (Corsage) and Mona Qureshi (Netflix UK). Putting a spotlight on women and non binary talent in the industry over 40.

Thanks to all our partners for this series -

03/10/2025

Gain access to unmissable chats between some of the most exciting international filmmakers working today. First up - directors Maïmouna Doucouré (CUTIES + upcoming Josephine Baker biopic) and Chie Hayakawa (RENOIR, PLAN 75) in conversation with Melanie Iredale (Reclaim the Frame).

Thanks to support from

Tuesday 7th October, 12 - 1pm UK Get tickets in bio

23/09/2025

Join us for an inspiring line up of guests celebrating women in the Film and Television industry. Starting Oct 7. This Digital Series features incredible guests Gillian Anderson and Mona Qureshi of Netflix UK talking about their careers, sustainability and what’s next! Includes Q&A.

Huge thanks to our partners .irl

Tickets available now. Tickets in the bio!!

16/09/2025

Excited to announce our Digital Speaker Series featuring an amazing line up of guest speakers from Gillian Anderson to Mona Qureshi of Netflix UK Content. Don’t miss out! Book tickets now to enjoy the inspiring and candid conversations and to engage in a live Q&A. First panel is on Oct 7!

For all members of Women in Film and TV Ireland and Women in Film and TV UK this is complimentary and for our Writers Lab UK and Europe 2025 participants.

Thanks to our major partners and .irl for making this possible.

Tickets in the bio: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/digital-conversation-series-by-the-writers-lab-4632593?just_published=true

04/09/2025

Our panels today are next-level. Can’t wait for this conversation between Kate O’Riordan (Smother), Ursula Rani Sarma (Bodkin, In the Shadows) and our partners from WFT Ireland - made possible by Screen Ireland.

There’s something undeniably powerful about women gathering and sharing their wisdom — which is what UK & Europe is all about.

04/09/2025

24/07/2025

Huge congratulations to all screenwriters and to our partners !!

02/07/2025

Big news!! We and The Writers Lab_lab and Julia Berg are thrilled for The Writers Lab UK and Europe 2025 for women and non binary writers over 40 to be spotlighted in - and in such incredible company.

With powerhouse speakers including Gillian Anderson, Marie Kreutzer, and more inspiring voices, this year’s lab, the in conversations and the panels are shaping up to be unforgettable.

Read the full article via (1 July 2025)
https://www.screendaily.com/news/gillian-anderson-marie-kreutzer-among-speakers-for-the-writers-lab-uk-and-europe-2025/5206588.article

Thanks to and in partnership with ireland spring ÖFI - Österreichisches Filminstitut@drehbuchforum_wien .irl

02/05/2025

The Writers Lab

SPRIOCDHÁTA SÍNITHE go dtí an 7ú lá de Bhealtaine!

Tá a Writers Lab UK & Europe fós oscailte ar feadh seachtain amháin eile - Déan iarratas anois!

Supported by Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman and Natalie Portman, The Writers Lab is the only program in the world devoted exclusively to script and career development for women and non-binary writers 40+.

TWL is seeking projects that reflect linguistic diversity. While scripts must be submitted in English, TWL is interested in scripts that have been translated, or projects that might be translated into a local language at the end of the program. Selected writers will have the opportunity to work with translators provided by TWL.

Apply today, using the following link:

https://writers.coverfly.com/competitions/view/the-writers-lab-uk-europe