Monday, 20 July 2009

Screenwriters' Festival - Like Glastonbury Without the Silly Hats

I've suddenly realised that the Screenwriters' Festival in only a handful of months away.


Admittedly, I've only realised this after getting another email from the organisers demanding a headshot for the delegates list. So I got the Better Half to take this:




The thick-rimmed glasses. The cardigan. The thousand yard stare. Doesn't it just scream "professional writer"? That or "likes to keep his victims in a box".

I'm wholly unprepared for the whole event. I've completely forgotten the plot of "In the Name of Light Entertainment", my entry for the "Son of a Pitch" contest. Not a good start. I also have an uncontrollable urge to sing "Sweet Caroline" if anybody hands me a microphone.

So, who's going? Where are you staying? Can I count on your vote for the contest? Should we organise a drink one night for all the bloggers/blog readers?

5 comments:

  1. I'm going! No idea where I'm staying yet as the good hotels of Cheltenham seem intent on ignoring my booking requests, but I'll be there. Going from tues-thurs. Drinks = yes yes.

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  2. Yay! Shall see you there!

    Might have to be a tent for me. Or just sleep in my car!

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  3. The Power of David will be strong at the Festival, I'll be there too. No need to make arrangements to meet-up -- we'll use our Davey-Sense.

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  4. Cool! Yes, the power of Dave will out!

    When I get around to setting up my own website, I'm giving serious consideration to the name armyofdave.com!

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  5. I find out in August whether I get to be a volunteer... But by that point (if I'm accepted) there'll be no accomodation left and I shall have to sleep in a card board box :(

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