The Stage reports that the former head of drama at Channel 4, Gub Neal, has formed a US-style writers’ studio called Artists Studio.
“Artists Studio is the UK’s first writers-driven studio. It aims to nurture and empower established talents in a supportive environment and develop their potential producing skills. We hope this innovative approach will bridge the gap between the writer’s vision and what eventually appears on screen,” Neal said.He added: “We are starting with a dozen or so established writers on a non-exclusive contract, so they are free to work with their other contacts too. In time we hope to encourage a new generation of showrunners into the industry.”
If a writer’s project is commissioned, Artists Studio will work with the writer to produce the show, or help find a suitable production company to do so.
