We are delighted to partner with the Writers' Guild of Ireland to bring you 2 very special podcasts of panels and discussions from the 2024 World Conference of Screenwriters, an international gathering of screenwriters and Writers Guilds from all around the world, which took place in Galway, 2 – 3 October 2024.
This first podcast features Day 1's proceedings, beginning with:
Irish Retrospective
Bringing together some key players in the building of the Writers' Guild of Ireland gather for a lively discussion on its origins, the long austerity years, and the current brighter climate
Speakers
Thomas McLaughlin
Jennifer Davidson
John Lynch
Sean Moffatt
Building Creative Relationships
An in-conversation session with Element Picture’s Emma Norton, exploring their long term relationships with writers.
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Speakers
Emma Norton
Michele Mulroney
Soaps in the Era of Prestige TV
Soaps have traditionally propped up local production ecosystems, draw huge audiences and fulfill an important public service remit. But they often don’t get respect. With the demise of shows like BBCs Doctors, the cutting back of episodes and budgets for soaps globally, can they survive?
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Speakers
Jennifer Davidson
Carl Austin
Peter Mattessi
Damon Rochefort
Jessica Joy Wood
The Power of Stories: Screenwriters Tackling Global Issues
Join us for an exploration into the dynamic role of screenwriters in driving social, environmental, and political change through their storytelling. This panel will delve into how screenwriters harness the power of narrative to address pressing issues such as climate change, social injustice, and political upheaval. Gain insights into the intersection of art and activism as we analyse the impact of screenwriting on shaping public consciousness and inspiring action towards a better future.
(from 2hr 47mins)
Speakers
David Donoghue
Terry George
Nicola Guaglianone
Marianne Wendt
RESOLUTION OF THE 2024 WORLD CONFERENCE OF SCREENWRITERS, GALWAY, IRELAND
Those Guilds with experience in organising the power of their members to create a better world for writers and their stories will commit to helping their sister Guilds to begin organising training with the goal of Writers Guilds organising globally.