Got a great idea for screen but don’t know where to start? This practical, no-nonsense workshop is designed to help theatre-makers and emerging storytellers take their ideas from the stage and adapt them for film and TV.
Whether you're just screen-curious or ready to take the leap, you’ll break down the essentials of screen-based storytelling - with a focus on creativity and industry smarts. Led by Tamasha’s very own Digital Producer, Daljinder Johal.
Who’s it for?
- Writers and writer-directors who want to make screen-based work (especially if you're new to screen)
- Theatre-makers looking to expand their storytelling skills
- Producers supporting emerging screen talent
What will you cover?
Section 1: Screen 101
- Is your idea right for the screen?
- Adapting stories from stage to screen – creatively and practically
- Budgets, scope, character depth: What works for film vs. TV?
- How production companies operate
- General meetings (“generals”) – what they are and how to nail them
- TV/Film networking tips
- Distribution: how your work gets seen
Section 2: Speak the Language
- What’s everyone talking about? Get familiar with screenwriting terminology
- The key documents: Pitch decks, spec scripts, pilot scripts
- Real-world examples and templates
Section 3: Getting Momentum
- Agents, managers: When and why you might need one
- How to share your work (festivals, awards, online platforms)
- Where to find support (e.g. ScreenSkills and beyond)
Hands-on Exercises
- Craft a logline for your project and get peer feedback
- Draft your own pitch deck with tips and templates
What will you take away?
- A solid understanding of how to adapt ideas for screen
- A polished logline for your project
- A checklist for pitching and production meetings
- Confidence and clarity about your next steps into film and TV
What will I need?
- Your own laptop
- A free Canva account
- An example project you’re excited about
We positively encourage applications from ethnically diverse backgrounds/those who identify as being part of the Global Majority due to the nature of this work.
About the Facilitator
Daljinder. has worked in producing and development across theatre, audio, film and TV independently and with companies like Boundless Theatre, Hat Trick Productions and Rural Media. Her work has been broadcast on Channel 4 and BBC Sounds and been screened and staged at Tribeca Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival and Arcola Theatre. She is passionate about regional representation, living and working across the Midlands and parts of the North as well as championing Global Majority, working-class and LGBT+ stories.
