Ten Reasons To Come To The LondonSWF Launch Event Next Week

When: June 8th
Where: Regents University, London
How much: £5 / Tickets limited
You do not need to be a LondonSWF delegate to attend.

So it’s the LondonSWF Launch Event next week (June 8^th) – it promises to be a rip-roaring event and the PERFECT way to kick off your festival journey.

“But it’s a school night …!” you wail.

Tsk, well chew on these reasons why you should be there – or be SQUARE…

• 1. Networking
  There’s an old saying, “it’s not what you know, but who you know.” Well, as it happens it DOES help to have talent and hard work behind you, BUT you also need to meet people, too. Hundreds or writers, producers and the press will be at the launch party next week, so it’s the PERFECT time to mingle and get your name and projects OUT THERE. What are you waiting for?
• 2. Practice your pitching
  Some writers believe that pitching is only for pitchfests, or worse, query and cover letters. Booo! It’s possible to pitch your way around the WORLD if you master the art of delivering your logline conversationally. True fact! This means you’d be able to pitch all night at the launch party AND people won’t think you’re a try-hard. What’s not to like?
• 3. Get dressed up!
  As writers, we’re used to fielding emails, blogging, tweeting, Facebook and – oh yeah! – screenwriting in our pajamas. So the launch party is the night to get funky and dress to impress … When else are you going to do it, when the postman delivers a package? (Ooh matron).
• 4. It’s just five QUID!
  Look, we know for many that # money’s too tight to mention (MONEY!) # at the moment … But five quid will get you quality networking and screenwriting insights and wisdom on June 8th. So if you can’t make the main event, this is YOUR CHANCE to experience the LondonSWF vibe at a fraction of the price … And if you ARE coming to the festival, EVEN BETTER!
• 5. Julian Fellowes will be there!
  A national treasure, Julian Fellowes is a scriptwriting don, with such flagship shows as DOWNTON ABBEY and award-winning movies as GOSFORD PARK behind him. What he doesn’t know about the industry and writing isn’t worth knowing, so he’s worth the price of entry alone!
• 6. Scope the joint
  The LondonSWF launch party will be at Regent’s Uni, the premiere location for the main LSF event every year. If you’ve never been, then the party will allow you to scope the joint before you go to the main event in September … and PLAN YOUR ATTACK so you don’t miss out on any of your intended talks, panels and workshops.
• 7. Make an impression
  The poet Ibsen said, “A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed” – since networking is KEY for the successful screenwriter, you could leave a great one at the launch party, IN TIME for a reprisal in September!  What could your great impression be?
• 8. Photo on the red carpet (optional)
  Did we mention there would be a red carpet? What’s more, our pro photographer will take your photo, which we release via our Flickr account for YOUR use in your PR. When networking is key and making a good impression so important, this is a great FREE opportunity to show your best side via your website and/or social media accounts.
• 9. More Julian Fellowes insight
  DUDES – did we mention Julian Fellowes will be there??? Seriously, everyone has an opinion on this guy and his work … As Fellowes himself said: “Success means your thoughts are worthy of everyone’s consideration.” This is your chance to hear it straight from the horse’s mouth: Julian will have PLENTY of great writing stories and insights for us, so get booking that ticket!
• 10. Your LSF journey will begin!
  Commit to the 8th of June and commit to your LondonSWF journey: the main event might seem a hundred years away right now, but September is actually less than ONE HUNDRED DAYS. Yikes! So, make the most of the launch party and use as your starter to countdown to THE BIG ONE where you will make the most out of the event and up your game for three days of screenwriting awesomeness.

SEE YOU THERE!

Team LSFx

LondonSWF Team( Team LondonSWF )

Posted by a member of the London Screenwriters’ Festival team.