The Scottish writer is a key collaborator of director Ken Loach, with My Name Is Joe, The Wind That Shakes The Barley and Looking For Eric among their many projects together. In this lecture held at BFI Southbank on 29 September 2011, he discusses the techniques of writing for the big screen. Warning – includes strong language.
Posted by a member of the London Screenwriters’ Festival team.
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