Development Methods: Bryan Elsley and the hard facts of an enchanted future

Bryan Elsley, who ran the Deadlock emerging writers scheme in Byron Bay, has some fascinating ideas about development, authenticity, new approaches to globalism and the strength of young Australian creators.
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Terrifying parents around the world – an image from series six of Skins.  

Across last week,  Every Cloud Productions ran a workshop in Byron Bay which matched six young writers with a group of local teenagers to develop the basic elements of a drama series. Deadlock is based on the true story of a savage car accident and its spreading aftermath. We covered the producer’s point of view here.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.