Stories in Motion
Our Programming

The Writers Lab is driving change internationally for thousands of women and nonbinary screenwriters over 40.

Through workshops, mentorship, and industry connections, we empower storytellers to bring their unique voices to the screen. Our programming creates opportunities for underrepresented writers to thrive in the industry and make lasting contributions to film and television.

UPCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2025
Digital Conversation Series

We are excited to share our new virtual Digital Speaker Series (7th Oct – 2nd Dec). The Series welcomes you into the intimate conversations of a film festival industry event, underpinned by our ethos: to advance women filmmakers. Read about the Series over on ScreenDaily.

The lineup of outstanding global talent includes

• French filmmaker Maïmouna Doucouré (Cuties) discussing her upcoming film about Josephine Baker starring FKA Twigs
• Austrian filmmaker Marie Kreutzer (Corsage) sharing candidly her experiences of making her current film Gentle Monster starring Léa Seydoux and Catherine Deneuve
• Irish and Welsh talent discussing the boom of local language titles, inc. Wildcard Distribution, the co-producers of Irish box-office smash, Kneecap
• Netflix UK Head of Scripted Mona Qureshi, who was behind Emmy award winning series Adolescence
• Yorgos Lanthimos and Sally Rooney’s producer, Ed Guiney, of Ireland´s Element Pictures.

Tickets are available now. Be there.

PAST EVENTS

JULY-AUGUST 2025
Pioneering Storytellers

Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen, Dipika Guha, Debora Cahn

We hosted three online masterclasses in the summer of 2025, featuring
Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen (Wednesday, July 23)
Katie Silberman (Wednesday, July 30)
Kate Gersten (Wednesday, August 6)

Each event was followed by a candid, interactive Q&A and concluded with group reflections.

All conversations took place online, with tickets made available to the public.

APRIL 2025
Pioneering Storytellers

Dayna Lynn North, Katie Silberman, Kate Gersten

Three online masterclasses in April, featuring
Dayna Lynne North (Wednesday, April 16)
Katie Silberman (Wednesday, April 23)
Kate Gersten (Tuesday, April 29)

Each event was followed by a candid, interactive Q&A and concluded with group reflections.

All conversations took place online at 4pm PT | 7pm ET

DECEMBER 2024

The Writers Lab
Holiday Screening and Celebration

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the TWL Holiday Celebration on December 12th! Your participation, generosity, and enthusiasm made this event a truly special occasion.

We were thrilled to showcase two incredible blocks of short films—’Holiday Blues’ and ‘Ties That Bind’—featuring the work of talented TWL alumnae. Your support helped shine a spotlight on these amazing storytellers and their creative contributions.

A heartfelt thank you to our donors, sponsors, and attendees who made this event possible. Your contributions ensure that we can continue fostering and uplifting women writers in the industry. We look forward to celebrating with you again next year!

OCTOBER 2024

SUMMIT
Write. Produce. Connect.

The inaugural Global Screen Creators Summit, organized by The Writers Lab UK & Ireland, brought together an incredible lineup of industry professionals, including UK actors Ruth Wilson, Vicky McClure, and producer Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor. This event provided a platform for established and emerging screenwriters to connect, learn, and share their work.

The ‘Write. Produce. Connect.’ Summit introduced screenwriters from the European and UK lab programmes to industry executives through panels and pitch meetings. We were honored to welcome speakers such as Kaos showrunner Charlie Covell, author Anne-Marie Imafidon, Sky Studios’ director of commissioning drama Katherine Butler, Film4 senior commissioning executive David Kimbangi, Rocks producer Ameenah Ayub Allen, and Element Pictures producer Chelsea Morgan Hoffmann.

This event was made possible through our valued partnerships with Content London, Lee & Thompson, Women in Film & TV (WFTV UK and WIFT Ireland), and Drehbuchforum Wien (Screenwriters Forum Vienna). We extend our gratitude to Sony Pictures Television, Gaumont, Screen Scotland, All3Media International, ORF, The Austrian Film Institute, and 5 Acts Productions for their generous support.

As we look ahead, The Writers Lab remains committed to creating opportunities for women and non-binary writers over 40. Stay connected with us for future programs and initiatives!