Andrew Oldbury
@andrewoldbury.bsky.social
Storyteller | Senior Development Exec | BIFA & RTS Nominated Producer | Visiting Tutor & Alumni of NFTS | Rep United Agents
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Andrew Oldbury
@andrewoldbury.bsky.social
· Nov 18
I'm relaunching my thread from Twitter/X here, celebrating upcoming #writing competitions, development jobs & #filmmaking opportunities. Please share with anyone who might find it useful.
#WritingCommunity #writers #Film
#WritingCommunity #writers #Film
There's something so refreshing and enjoyable about Becky Chambers Wayfarers novels.
November 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
There's something so refreshing and enjoyable about Becky Chambers Wayfarers novels.
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🚨 Applications for Northern Directors – our paid shadowing and mentoring scheme with the BBC – close TOMORROW! This is your chance to gain paid set experience and guidance from top short-form directors. Apply now: bit.ly/fhn-nd 🎬 #NorthernDirectors #FilmHubNorth
September 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🚨 Applications for Northern Directors – our paid shadowing and mentoring scheme with the BBC – close TOMORROW! This is your chance to gain paid set experience and guidance from top short-form directors. Apply now: bit.ly/fhn-nd 🎬 #NorthernDirectors #FilmHubNorth
Had an absolute blast watching Eenie Meanie. Samara Weaving absolutely knocks it out of the park.
August 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Had an absolute blast watching Eenie Meanie. Samara Weaving absolutely knocks it out of the park.
Me: *waits patiently for the latest @markokloos.bsky.social novel to be released*
Corvus comes out, and 24 hours later I've demolished it in one sitting...
Back to waiting for Eclipse and Cygnus...
Ps. Corvus is a great addition to the Frontlines series and one any Sci-fi fan will enjoy.
Corvus comes out, and 24 hours later I've demolished it in one sitting...
Back to waiting for Eclipse and Cygnus...
Ps. Corvus is a great addition to the Frontlines series and one any Sci-fi fan will enjoy.
August 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Me: *waits patiently for the latest @markokloos.bsky.social novel to be released*
Corvus comes out, and 24 hours later I've demolished it in one sitting...
Back to waiting for Eclipse and Cygnus...
Ps. Corvus is a great addition to the Frontlines series and one any Sci-fi fan will enjoy.
Corvus comes out, and 24 hours later I've demolished it in one sitting...
Back to waiting for Eclipse and Cygnus...
Ps. Corvus is a great addition to the Frontlines series and one any Sci-fi fan will enjoy.
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Final call for emerging film producers in the North and Midlands! Applications for In Development: Producer Lab with @filmhubmidlands close TOMORROW at 5PM. Don’t miss out: bit.ly/fhn-idpl 🚨
August 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Final call for emerging film producers in the North and Midlands! Applications for In Development: Producer Lab with @filmhubmidlands close TOMORROW at 5PM. Don’t miss out: bit.ly/fhn-idpl 🚨
Any tips or recommendations for visiting the @edfringe.bsky.social for the first time?
August 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Any tips or recommendations for visiting the @edfringe.bsky.social for the first time?
Network@LFF supports up to 15 UK-based #screenwriters, #directors, & #producers working in fiction and documentary to attend a series of industry talks, screenings & sessions at the BFI London Film Festival.
Deadline: 18th July
Full Details: www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-...
Deadline: 18th July
Full Details: www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-...
BFI NETWORK@LFF
Our flagship talent development programme launching at the BFI London Film Festival (LFF).
www.bfi.org.uk
July 9, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Network@LFF supports up to 15 UK-based #screenwriters, #directors, & #producers working in fiction and documentary to attend a series of industry talks, screenings & sessions at the BFI London Film Festival.
Deadline: 18th July
Full Details: www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-...
Deadline: 18th July
Full Details: www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-...
A quick recap for #writers of theatres accepting submissions.
1. @royalcourt.bsky.social
Open to full length theatre plays.
Can only accept 1 play per writer at a time. Please don't send biopics or historical pieces.
Full sub details - royalcourttheatre.com/playwriting/...
1. @royalcourt.bsky.social
Open to full length theatre plays.
Can only accept 1 play per writer at a time. Please don't send biopics or historical pieces.
Full sub details - royalcourttheatre.com/playwriting/...
Script Submissions - Royal Court
royalcourttheatre.com
July 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A quick recap for #writers of theatres accepting submissions.
1. @royalcourt.bsky.social
Open to full length theatre plays.
Can only accept 1 play per writer at a time. Please don't send biopics or historical pieces.
Full sub details - royalcourttheatre.com/playwriting/...
1. @royalcourt.bsky.social
Open to full length theatre plays.
Can only accept 1 play per writer at a time. Please don't send biopics or historical pieces.
Full sub details - royalcourttheatre.com/playwriting/...
Whilst I eagerly await @markokloos.bsky.social next book Corvus - does anyone have any recommendations for great sci-fi novels to check out?
July 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Whilst I eagerly await @markokloos.bsky.social next book Corvus - does anyone have any recommendations for great sci-fi novels to check out?
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🚨 DEADLINE REMINDER 🚨
There's only ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your unpublished fiction manuscript for consideration in our collaboration with Simon Kinberg's Genre Films (THE MARTIAN, CINDERELLA, DEADPOOL!) blcklst.com/programs/the...
There's only ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your unpublished fiction manuscript for consideration in our collaboration with Simon Kinberg's Genre Films (THE MARTIAN, CINDERELLA, DEADPOOL!) blcklst.com/programs/the...
July 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🚨 DEADLINE REMINDER 🚨
There's only ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your unpublished fiction manuscript for consideration in our collaboration with Simon Kinberg's Genre Films (THE MARTIAN, CINDERELLA, DEADPOOL!) blcklst.com/programs/the...
There's only ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your unpublished fiction manuscript for consideration in our collaboration with Simon Kinberg's Genre Films (THE MARTIAN, CINDERELLA, DEADPOOL!) blcklst.com/programs/the...
I can't be the only one who finds themselves constantly thinking back to the cinematography and direction in Athena? Romain Gavras & Matias Boucard delivered and then some.
July 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I can't be the only one who finds themselves constantly thinking back to the cinematography and direction in Athena? Romain Gavras & Matias Boucard delivered and then some.
It's great to see Channel 4 breaking new ground by commissioning digital dramas. Beth is a meditative and delicately told story by Uzo Oleh of a couple's attempt to conceive.
June 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
It's great to see Channel 4 breaking new ground by commissioning digital dramas. Beth is a meditative and delicately told story by Uzo Oleh of a couple's attempt to conceive.
Death Valley is delightfully charming. Really hoping it gets a second series as the chemistry between Timothy Spall & Gwyneth Keyworth is bloody lovely.
June 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Death Valley is delightfully charming. Really hoping it gets a second series as the chemistry between Timothy Spall & Gwyneth Keyworth is bloody lovely.
It was lovely to see Manchester Film Festival so busy yesterday, and an even lovelier moment to have Paul Holbrook & the Boys Like You team win Best Director.
March 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It was lovely to see Manchester Film Festival so busy yesterday, and an even lovelier moment to have Paul Holbrook & the Boys Like You team win Best Director.
Is anyone else really excited for Death of a Unicorn?
March 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Is anyone else really excited for Death of a Unicorn?
Fifth Season Summer Internships
Fifth Season, the production company & distributor behind several of mega shows like Severance, See, and Truth Be Told, are offering 8 week paid internships in their London office.
opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/summer-i...
Fifth Season, the production company & distributor behind several of mega shows like Severance, See, and Truth Be Told, are offering 8 week paid internships in their London office.
opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/summer-i...
Summer internship with FIFTH SEASON UK! - Greater London | Opportunities @ Creative AccessMenuSearchSign inlocationExpiresApply[object Object]
Annual Salary Range: £30,000 - £33,000 Duration: 8 weeks (June to August) Weekly Hours: 24 hours per week (Monday – Thursday, 6 hours per day) Division: T
opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk
March 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Fifth Season Summer Internships
Fifth Season, the production company & distributor behind several of mega shows like Severance, See, and Truth Be Told, are offering 8 week paid internships in their London office.
opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/summer-i...
Fifth Season, the production company & distributor behind several of mega shows like Severance, See, and Truth Be Told, are offering 8 week paid internships in their London office.
opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/summer-i...
Scalarama Leeds
Are looking for 2 young film programmers to showcase their ideas at the festival.
Deadline: 30th March
scalaramaleeds.co.uk/i-want-to-be...
Are looking for 2 young film programmers to showcase their ideas at the festival.
Deadline: 30th March
scalaramaleeds.co.uk/i-want-to-be...
I WANT TO BE A FILM PROGRAMMER 2025 // SCALARAMA LEEDS DIY FILM FESTIVAL
I Want to be a Film Programmer 2025
scalaramaleeds.co.uk
March 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Scalarama Leeds
Are looking for 2 young film programmers to showcase their ideas at the festival.
Deadline: 30th March
scalaramaleeds.co.uk/i-want-to-be...
Are looking for 2 young film programmers to showcase their ideas at the festival.
Deadline: 30th March
scalaramaleeds.co.uk/i-want-to-be...
Reel Impact
£10,000 grants available to support mid-to-senior Black and Global Majority individuals working across film, TV and cinema.
Deadline: 31st March
filmtvcharity.org.uk/get-support/...
£10,000 grants available to support mid-to-senior Black and Global Majority individuals working across film, TV and cinema.
Deadline: 31st March
filmtvcharity.org.uk/get-support/...
Reel Impact | The Film and TV Charity
Reel Impact supports mid to senior level Black and Global Majority individuals, Black and Global Majority-led production companies and organisations.
filmtvcharity.org.uk
March 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Reel Impact
£10,000 grants available to support mid-to-senior Black and Global Majority individuals working across film, TV and cinema.
Deadline: 31st March
filmtvcharity.org.uk/get-support/...
£10,000 grants available to support mid-to-senior Black and Global Majority individuals working across film, TV and cinema.
Deadline: 31st March
filmtvcharity.org.uk/get-support/...
The BFI Network Short Film Fund
#Filmmakers don’t miss out on applying for up to £25,000 towards your next short film if you’re based in England.
Deadline: 11am - 25th March,
www.bfi.org.uk/making-appli...
#Filmmakers don’t miss out on applying for up to £25,000 towards your next short film if you’re based in England.
Deadline: 11am - 25th March,
www.bfi.org.uk/making-appli...
Applying for BFI NETWORK England short film funding
These guidelines give you the information you’ll need to apply for BFI NETWORK England short film funding.
www.bfi.org.uk
March 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The BFI Network Short Film Fund
#Filmmakers don’t miss out on applying for up to £25,000 towards your next short film if you’re based in England.
Deadline: 11am - 25th March,
www.bfi.org.uk/making-appli...
#Filmmakers don’t miss out on applying for up to £25,000 towards your next short film if you’re based in England.
Deadline: 11am - 25th March,
www.bfi.org.uk/making-appli...
Talking about animation #WolfKing over on Netflix is a really enjoyable adaptation of Curtis Jobling books. Some gorgeous animated sequences.
March 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Talking about animation #WolfKing over on Netflix is a really enjoyable adaptation of Curtis Jobling books. Some gorgeous animated sequences.
Also out this weekend is the beautiful and remarkable Oscar winning #Flow It's proof that independent animation ought to be screamed about every chance we get.
March 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Also out this weekend is the beautiful and remarkable Oscar winning #Flow It's proof that independent animation ought to be screamed about every chance we get.
I really enjoyed The Score when it was released back in 2021. It felt incredibly bold, confident and frankly different to see a musical heist as a debut feature. It's a shame it wasn't more widely seen at the time, and well worth checking out. #film
March 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I really enjoyed The Score when it was released back in 2021. It felt incredibly bold, confident and frankly different to see a musical heist as a debut feature. It's a shame it wasn't more widely seen at the time, and well worth checking out. #film
What's been everyone's favourite micro or low budget films of the past few years? Would love to check out some work I haven't seen before.
March 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
What's been everyone's favourite micro or low budget films of the past few years? Would love to check out some work I haven't seen before.
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BBC longrunning radio soap The Archers is recruiting for a Producer (fixed term from May to September). If you know your way around the fictional village of Ambridge and have the relevant experience, apply via the link below. Closes 25/03/25
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Producer...
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Producer...
Producer, The Archers (BBC Audio)
Producer, The Archers (BBC Audio)
careers.bbc.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 9:16 AM
BBC longrunning radio soap The Archers is recruiting for a Producer (fixed term from May to September). If you know your way around the fictional village of Ambridge and have the relevant experience, apply via the link below. Closes 25/03/25
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Producer...
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Producer...