Adapting Stage to Screen
Insights for writers, poets and playwrights on how to translate your work to TV and film from Award winning poet, playwright and curator, Inua Ellams.
Inua’s books are published by Flipped Eye, Akashic, Nine Arches, Penned In The Margins, Oberon & Methuen and Working Title TV is adapting his play Black T-Shirt Collection into a TV series.
In this session about adapting your writing for page and stage to screen, expect to cover topics such as the differences in creative process and approach, pace of action; the artistic and commercial considerations as a writer working in and with the TV or film industry; working in collaboration with other creatives and where does the control sit?
Inua’s session is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.
This session will be relaxed throughout, providing the opportunity for you to ask as many questions as you like.
This online event is FREE TO attend. It will take place via Zoom. Places are LIMITED.
Ticket Information
Once you have booked your ticket you will receive an invite to attend via email, this will be sent out on the day of the event (please check spam folders just in case.) You will receive a final invite 15 minutes before the session starts, please ensure you have booked your tickets well in advance as we can't guarantee entry after this point. If you have any ticket issues please email hello@goodcreator.org
Adapting Stage To Screen is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.
ABOUT INUA ELLAMS
Born in Nigeria, Inua Ellams is a poet, playwright, performer, graphic artist and designer. He is a Complete Works poet alumni and facilitates workshops in creative writing where he explores reoccurring themes in his work - Identity, Displacement and Destiny - in accessible, enjoyable ways for participants of all ages and backgrounds.
His awards include: Edinburgh Fringe First Award 2009, The Liberty Human Rights Award, The Live Canon International Poetry Prize, The Kent & Sussex Poetry Competition, Magma Poetry Competition, Winchester Poetry Prize, A Black British Theatre Award and The Hay Festival Medal for Poetry.
He has been commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, Tate Modern, Louis Vuitton, BBC Radio & Television. His poetry books include ‘Candy Coated Unicorn and Converse All Stars’ published by Flipped Eye, 'The Wire-Headed Heathen' by Akashic Books, The Half God of Rainfall by 4th Estate and The Actual by Penned in The Margins. His plays include ‘Black T-shirt Collection’, ‘The 14th Tale’, ‘Barber Shop Chronicles’ and ‘Three Sisters’ published by Oberon. He founded The Midnight Run (an arts-filled, night-time, urban walking experience.) The Rhythm and Poetry Party (The R.A.P Party) which celebrates poetry & hip hop, and Poetry + Film / Hack (P+F/H).
Images:
Profile image: © Adam Jalloh
Bio image:‘The Cast of Three Sisters’ Credit © The Other Richard
ABOUT THE DUKES
The Dukes is the only producing theatre venue in Lancashire. As an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, The Dukes creates a sense of place that challenges, enthrals and excites audiences, though live performance, film, art and events, promoting Lancashire talent and acting as an important resource for the community.