Thursday, April 24th (evening)
18:00 Pre Festival Networking
Thursday Night Networking and Kick-Off Party
Bedford’s Bar
Launch your festival experience with a night of connections, conversations, and creative energy!
Friday, April 2nd
09:00 Festival Opens
Let the Storytelling Begin! Festival Opening With Chris Jones
Tuke Hall
Ignite your creative spirit as we launch into three extraordinary days of craft, connections, and opportunities.
9:50 to 10:10 BREAK
11:00 to 11:20 BREAK
12:10 to 12:30 BREAK // Lunch Begins
Extended Lunch Break // Networking
Extended lunch break while one session continues to run.
13:20 to 13:40 BREAK // Lunch Ends
15:10 to 15:30 BREAK
16:20 to 16:40 BREAK
17:30 to 17:50 BREAK
18:40 to 19:00 BREAK
Friday Night Networking Party
Bedford’s Bar
It’s time to unwind and have some fun with your fellow delegates!
Saturday, April 3rd
09:00 Day 2 Starts
09:50 to 10:10 BREAK
11:00 to 11:20 BREAK
12:10 to 12:30 BREAK // Lunch Begins
Extended Lunch Break // Networking
Extended lunch break while one session continues to run.
13:20 to 13:40 BREAK // Lunch Ends
15:10 to 15:30 BREAK
16:20 to 16:40 BREAK
17:30 to 17:50 BREAK
18:40 to 19:00 BREAK
Full Throttle: The Ultimate Saturday Night Networking Party
Bedford’s Bar
An unforgettable night of celebration, networking, and creative chemistry!
Sunday, April 4th
09:00 Day 3 Starts
09:50 to 10:10 BREAK
11:00 to 11:20 BREAK
12:10 to 12:30 BREAK // Lunch Begins
Extended Lunch Break // Networking
Extended lunch break while one session continues to run.
13:20 to 13:40 BREAK // Lunch Ends
15:10 to 15:30 BREAK
16:20 to 16:40 BREAK
17:30 to 17:50 BREAK
IMMEDIATELY - NO BREAK
Festival Close with Chris Jones: Launching Your 2026 Success Story
Tuke Hall
Convert your festival momentum into unstoppable creative energy for the year ahead!
The Festival is a great experience for all aspiring screenwriters!
Jeff Notton, Writer
This was the most awesome week of my life!
Jaye Nolan, Screenwriter
The Festival is a great experience for all aspiring screenwriters!
Jeff Notton, Writer
This was the most awesome week of my life!
Jaye Nolan, Screenwriter
