Channel 4 New Writers 25/26 – Northern Ireland

Skills

TIME & LOCATION

Wednesday 11 November, 3:30 pm

End Time: 4:30 pm

The Factory

About

Join the Northern Irish cohort from Channel 4’s latest New Writers Scheme for an honest conversation about breaking into the industry. Hosted by the 4Skills team, the panel will share how they got their start, what they gained from the scheme, and how it has helped shape their careers since.

Chair

Ella Conlin

SPONSOR

Panel

Ross McClure and Ross Morrison (Ross Dos)

Writers

Ross McClure and Ross Morrison are a Northern Irish writing duo who use genre as a funhouse mirror to pick apart and ridicule the techno-dystopia we all find ourselves a part of.

Claire Handley

Writer

Claire writes female-led comedy about love, friendship and hilarious weirdos, eternally inspired by her own circle of (much-loved) hilarious weirdos.

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Katie Bridget Murphy

Writer & Director

Katie Bridget Murphy is a Northern Irish Writer & Director telling stories about motherhood, class and the overlooked.

Jonathan M. Daley

Writer

Jonathan’s work blends magic realism and science fiction to interrogate the challenges facing humanity, particularly the climate crisis and late-stage capitalism.