Writers’ Group: Hear from Agent Steven Russell

For this month’s Writers’ Group, host Christina Pickworth will be in conversation with Agent Steven Russell of Collective Talent talking through the process and giving tips for finding, approaching and working with an agent.

This is a valuable session for writers looking to work with an agent and pick up tips for how to build a strong working relationship.

After the talk there will be time for the audience to ask questions during the Q&A.

Event Schedule:

18:25: Please join the webinar waiting room

18:30: Christina Pickworth in conversation with Steven Russell

19:15: Attendee Q&A opens

19:30: Finish

Steven Russell represents screenwriters and directors at Collective Talent. With a range of experience in script editing, development, production, financing, and sales for film and TV, he works directly with his clients to focus on bringing both new & experienced voices to the screen. http://www.collectivetalent.co.uk

Host

Christina Pickworth, Agent, Imagine Talent

Christina is an agent for writers and directors at a small, bespoke agency Imagine Talent, with a list that focuses on emerging talent and female voices. Christina has written feature films, consulted for production companies and financiers, and freelanced at United Agents, as well as spending several years working in film development finance for a fund that invested in 300 British film projects over three years. Christina has previously sat on the selection committee for the BAFTA Rocliffe screenwriting competitions, and she consults for Stage 32, Industrial Scripts and Reel One Entertainment.

How will the online event work?

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Attending participants will not be visible to others and will be muted throughout the session. After the talk, there will be an opportunity for audience members to ask their questions to the panel by using the Q&A feature.

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