BCG Pro Newsletter |
Friday 18th October 2019 |
The new Shaun The Sheep movie is out today - we've been behind-the-scenes to find out more about what it's like to direct a feature animation. With the deadline for the Sitcom Geeks Script Challenge getting closer, you'll also find lots of advice below on creating characters; and we've an interview with an author who has just bought a house from the proceeds of his self-published novels.
Directing a feature animation
Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon co-director Will Becher discusses his career in animation, and the making of the new blockbuster feature film.
A sitcom set is a character too
Dave Cohen explains how a sitcom set can be a character in its own right.
Opportunities Hub 
Amongst the competitions, events and job listings in BCG Pro's Opportunities Hub at the moment is a chance to join top comedy company Hat Trick as an Emerging Scripted Comedy Producer for 12 months.
Sitcom Geeks
'Situation' is the theme of the discussion for the latest podcast, featuring contributions from Cabin Pressure producer David Tyler.
Harry Potter and the funny secondary characters
Through the works of JK Rowling, Dave Cohen explores the roles and importance of secondary characters.
Event to meet comedy festival organisers
An event is being run on Sunday 10th November 2019 in London, giving comedians a chance to meet the organisers of numerous comedy festivals.
Rules to create great sitcom characters
Are comedy writers putting in enough work when creating new characters? This article looks at the art of character creation.
Killing your darlings: What I learned turning from producer to writer-performer
Former Radio 4 producer Adam Bromley discusses the lessons he's learnt in the process of changing roles to become a writer-performer.
Two sides to every character
This article looks at how coming up with key words to describe your characters can be very helpful.
What is character?
Meanwhile this article takes a look at two comedy character types: The Monster and The Odd Couple.
Chorts Fest 2019
Chorts Fest 2019 - an event to showcase the best 2 minute comedies by independent creators - will take place on the 3rd November in London.
Caimh McDonnell on finding success via self-publishing
We talk to Caimh McDonnell, one of the nominees of the Kindle Storyteller Award. In this interesting interview, he talks about how to be successful in the world of self-publishing novels.
Comedian's Comedian Podcast
Festival comedy performers Zach Zucker and Viggo Venn and their director Jonny Woolley are the latest guests on Stuart Goldsmith's podcast.
2019 Christmas Cracker joke writing competition
TV channel Gold has opened its competition to find the best topical Christmas cracker jokes of 2019.
BBC Studios comedy exec Chris Sussman moves to Netflix
Some industry news for you: Chris Sussman, the head of comedy at BBC Studios, is to move to Netflix.
Thanks for reading
The pieces looking at sitcom characters above were written by Dave Cohen. You might like to know he's running some comedy writing courses in London this November.
Talking of comedy courses, do you run a course or workshop? Our new directory (with discounts for Pro members) launches next week, so do get in touch so that we can list you.
Wishing you all a productive weekend! If you've read all the above and want more, there's extra to read, watch and listen to through Inside Track.
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