At the halfway mark and the day after the TC Firewalk, I asked the writers what their experience had been like so far. Here’s what they said…
‘Eye opening, up to date, relevant and reliable insight into the industry and it’s opportunities.’
Mike Campbell // Screenwriter
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If you get yourself on talent campus, you will get great insight from industry professionals, gain new connections and learn how to pitch like a pro
Gary Hewitt // Screenwriter
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‘Life changing! 🫶’
Saniya Chalkley // Screenwriter
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‘Feel the fear and do it anyway! A unique, playful and empowering experience.’
Dionne King // Screenwriter
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‘Trust me, it’s definitely a roller coaster of a course. An unforgettable experience whilst learning key things about the industry, your work, and even abouts yourself.’
Christof Valerian // Screenwriter
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‘Talent Campus has been a full blooded scriptwriting experience with a super group of peers and super awesome glitterati of mentors and speakers. Rocket fuel. 🚀’
Nick Henley // Screenwriter
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‘Talent Campus isn’t just another writers’ retreat or training course, it’s an unlocking of our inner warriors and a reality check on the industry as it actually is…right now. 😎’
Simon Elvin // Screenwriter
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‘I have gotten more out of my first 5 days on Talent Campus than I have on months on any other course. Everyone has been so encouraging and supportive!’
Anika Patel // // Screenwriter
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‘Hands down the best thing that a I’ve done for myself this year. Learned loads about the film and television industry and more importantly found myself again.’
Tisha Brown // Screenwriter
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‘I came to Talent Campus expecting massive discomfort of growing pains as an advocate of my writing. I have not been disappointed!😂But what I didn’t expect was to enjoy every minute of the growing pains, to exceed my expectations of myself, to feel so safe being my authentic self with these INCREDIBLE people.’
Lianna Kjallstrom // Screenwriter
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‘Talent Campus was even more fun and full of unbounded joy than I had imagined. The biggest thrill for me is to hear first hand how the film and TV industry are changing – this is a new landscape and a huge opportunity for those not stuck in old ways of doing things. I feel like I have a new filmmaking family and a range of talented committed people to collaborate with.’
Suzy Miller // Screenwriter
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‘Absolutely life changing. I mean I feel as if I am remodelling into a new, stronger, better version of myself and I believe in myself. That is pretty much a mini miracle.’
Belona Greenwood // Screenwriter
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‘This has been a life changing experience. I had slowly worked thorugh discarding all the things that held me back as a writer. If I had done this two years ago when I started my journey in earnest to overcome my shyness, beleifs that were in my mind that were incorrect, I would be 2 years closer further along.’
Greg Wong // Screenwriter
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‘I loved the Talent Campus. I had my doubts about coming, booked my flight just 1 day before actually flying to London. I am so happy that I did come.’
Helga Smit // Screenwriter
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‘I’ve had an incredible time at Talent Campus. It’s not just about the sessions, which are fantastic, it’s about the people. Every single person I would trust to help me with a project. We’re all different but we all share the same passion. To tell stories that impact everyone. Thank you to our leaders.’
Ellia Ames // Screenwriter
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‘World-class speakers, life-changing experiences, industry insights, and the best of all, the opportunity to connect with incredible people. TC is that and much more.’
Luis Calvo // Screenwriter
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‘Talent campus has been an amazing and emotional experience. It’s hard to put it words how much I’ve learned – from the extensive knowledge shared, building of self belief and the valuable friendships with like minded and truly incredible people. Absolutely life changing.
Ras Sehmi // Screenwriter
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‘TC for me was an amazing an unexpected experience. I came to TC with no expectations & let things unfold & that was 100% the right thing to do. It was like watching a really good movie you just didn’t know what was going to happen next !!!’
Mark Playle // Screenwriter
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‘It’s exceedingly rare to leave a programme feeling braver, sharper, and more plugged in to who you actually want to become. Talent Campus does that. It’s the real deal… generous, demanding, and unexpectedly moving. Light years ahead of any and all expectations.’
MJ Warren // Screenwriter
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Filmmaker, Author and Festival founder. Currently directing splinter unit on Mission: Impossible 8 and Exec Producing Apple Original show title TBC.




