Phil Charles
Senior lecturer in scriptwriting
Summary
I lecture in scriptwriting at Sheffield Hallam part-time. Totally passionate about the art and craft of scriptwriting, I love working with new writers and helping them to develop their scripts to industry standard.
About
A British Screenwriters’ Award-winning scriptwriter repped by The Agency, I've written for TV, film, stage and radio. I’ve been commissioned to write for existing series such as Shameless and Doctors and have sold numerous feature screenplays and TV pilots. A member of the Alliance of Working Class Academics, I have a particular interest in encouraging writers from disadvantaged backgrounds to enter further education. Formerly an advertising copywriter, I can also give advice on other careers in professional creative writing.
Specialist areas of interest
Screenwriting for film and TV
Teaching
Department of Culture and Media
College of Social Sciences and Arts
Subject Area
Film & Theatre
Courses taught
BA (Hons) Screenwriting & Film
Modules taught
Half Hour Script, Reading Scripts, Final Script.
Research
- Culture and Creativity Research Institute
Presently working on various original Film, TV & Stage projects.
Other activities
Academic advisor to the MA Screenwriting degree at the University of the Arts London.