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BAFTA & BFI Screenwriter Lectures
A collection of lectures from some of the most successful screenwriters in film, presented in partnership with BAFTA.
Participants include Abi Morgan, Charlie Kaufman, Guillermo Arriaga and Susannah Grant.
Screenwriters' Lectures: Charlie Kaufman Screenwriters' Lectures: Charlie Kaufman
Inside Film 2011 10 mins
The art of failure championed by the writer of Adaptation, Being John Malkovich and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Screenwriters' Lectures: Guillermo Arriaga Screenwriters' Lectures: Guillermo Arriaga
Inside Film 2011 10 mins
Lyrical and convincing argument for authenticity over formula, from the writer of Amores Perros, 21 Grams and Babel.
Screenwriters' Lectures: John Logan Screenwriters' Lectures: John Logan
Inside Film 2011 10 mins
The man behind Russell Crowe’s line “At my signal, unleash hell” in Gladiator, John Logan, charts his career.
Screenwriters' Lectures: Moira Buffini Screenwriters' Lectures: Moira Buffini
Inside Film 2011 10 mins
The Tamara Drewe and Jane Eyre screenwriter reflects on the ownership, inconsistency and rules of words on a page, with reference to her own career.
Screenwriters' Lectures: Paul Laverty Screenwriters' Lectures: Paul Laverty
Inside Film 2011 10 mins
Paul Laverty has established himself as a dedicated, versatile writer. He discussed his career in this BAFTA masterclass.
Screenwriters' Lectures: William Nicholson Screenwriters' Lectures: William Nicholson
Inside Film 2011 10 mins
William Nicholson explains his approach to creating emotion and realism in films such as Les Misérables and Mandela: The Long Walk To Freedom.
Screenwriters' Lecture with Abi Morgan Screenwriters' Lecture with Abi Morgan
Inside Film 2012 27 mins
With reference to The Iron Lady and Shame, Abi Morgan describes the rewards and challenges of the writing process.
Screenwriters' Lecture with Brian Helgeland Screenwriters' Lecture with Brian Helgeland
Inside Film 2012 27 mins
L.A. Confidential's screenwriter explains why he thinks writer's block is a myth, and reveals Clint Eastwood's unique powers of persuasion.
Screenwriters' Lecture: Julian Fellowes Screenwriters' Lecture: Julian Fellowes
Inside Film 2012 28 mins
The Oscar winner shares his thoughts on Robert Altman, Downton Abbey and embracing the mainstream.
Screenwriters' Lecture: Peter Straughan Screenwriters' Lecture: Peter Straughan
Inside Film 2012 mins
Peter Straughan, the screenwriter of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy's reveals his quest for "the poem of the book" and the importance of simplicity: 'Drain the pond to find the fish'.
Screenwriters' Lecture with Scott Frank Screenwriters' Lecture with Scott Frank
Inside Film 2012 25 mins
The Minority Report and Out of Sight writer shows the importance of opening scenes, the challenges, and how, ultimately, "it’s all about the words".
BAFTA and BFI Screenwriter Lecture: Hossein Amini BAFTA and BFI Screenwriter Lecture: Hossein Amini
Inside Film 2013 31 mins
The screenwriter of Drive (2011) and The Two Faces of January (2014) discusses his craft.
BAFTA and BFI Screenwriter Lecture: Richard Curtis BAFTA and BFI Screenwriter Lecture: Richard Curtis
Inside Film 2013 35 mins
The writer-director discusses how he made Four Weddings and a Funeral (1993), Notting Hill (1999) and Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001).
BAFTA and BFI Screenwriter Lecture: Susannah Grant BAFTA and BFI Screenwriter Lecture: Susannah Grant
Inside Film 2013 26 mins
Screenwriter Susannah Grant talks about her Oscar-nominated script for Erin Brockovich, writing her first script as nine-year-old and her influences.
BAFTA and BFI Screenwriter Lecture: Tony Gilroy BAFTA and BFI Screenwriter Lecture: Tony Gilroy
Inside Film 2013 30 mins
The screenwriter of the Bourne film series talks about imagination and empathy in his work.
Screenwriters' Lectures: Frank Cottrell Boyce Screenwriters' Lectures: Frank Cottrell Boyce
Inside Film 2011 10 mins
Disney, despair, suspense and persistence, all promoted by the writer of 24-Hour Party People and the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony.