On May 31st, THE IMPACT, a movie that I co-wrote and co-produced, will finally get its London premiere at The Genesis Cinema in Whitechapel. Eight years in the making, this project has definitely been a labour of love for everyone involved, so I can't wait to see it on the big screen! To celebrate, here's a press release about my involvement in the movie...

 

“LOCAL SCREENWRITER’S FILM PREMIERES AND SETS NEW WORLD RECORD”

Cera Rose Pickering’s project ‘Daddy’s Fort’ is part of th...

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A few weeks ago, I had the privileged of being interviewed by the lovely Erica Lee Martin from The Working Arts.

The Working Arts is a podcast that celebrates the careers of people currently working in the creative industries and explores how they got to into working in their respective areas. It was lovely to sit down with Erica and chat about my very crazy, extremely non-linear route into screenwriting and talk about the direction that I hope my career goes in the near future. 

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I don't know about you, but it feels like the last 12 months have totally flown by! It's nearly time for everyone's favourite  screenwriting event - The London Screenwriters' Festival :) This year, my coming-of-age drama 'Lola', which I wrote a few years ago now, has been selected for The Actors Table Read. I'm really looking forward to revisiting the script and seeing it performed, as it has always been one of my faves.

I also found out yesterday that I have been selected for the Writers' Roo...
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So, my roadtrip comedy feature 'Destination: Hollywood' has made it through to the Quarter-Finals of the Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest! I'm totally thrilled be selected in the Action/Adventure category!

It's also great to hear that a number of writer friends have also made it through in other categories - Congrats to KT Parker, Darren Barker, Rebecca Handley and fellow Imagine Talent writer, Dominic Carver!

Fingers crossed that we all make it through to the Semi-Finals, which will...
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Today I went down to Ealing Studios to record a podcast imparting my wisdom on how to be a delegate superstar at this year's London Screenwriters' Festival! You can check out the full interview with Chris Jones at the link below:)


http://www.londonscreenwritersfestival.com/how-i-got-my-agent-lsf-delegate-cera-rose-pickering-shares-her-lsf-strategies/

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I was challenged by my friend Naomi to name my 15 most memorable movies! I couldn't pick 15 so here's 21 for you....

1. Romancing The Stone (1984) / Jewel Of The Nile (1985)
- Totes my guilty pleasure growing up! I don't know what kind of seven year old discovers and becomes obsessed with movies like this all by themselves, but I defo wanted to be Joan Wilder growing up.

2. Back To The Future (1985)
- I didn't see this movie until I was 19 (shocker I know, seeing how much I love it.) Let's...

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Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting the crazy talent (and crazy funny) Joss Whedon!

Myself and twenty other screenwriters attended a two hour workshop courtesy of IMPOSSIBLE, a new social network set up by actress and model Lily Cole. Impossible allows its users to post 'wishes' on its website and encourages others to come forward and grant those wishes by donating their specific skills and time.

Maybe you want to learn French? Or how to knit? Or someone to chat to? Those are all current w...
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It's nearly time for the 2013 London Screenwriters' Festival and this year there is a whole WEEK of festival goodness! Really looking forward to attending the amazing sessions on offer and meeting this year's speakers and delegates.

A section of my TV Pilot BLINK! has also been chosen for the Actors Table Read, and will be workshopped by Actor and Director Patterson Joseph, alongside Actresses Angela Shaftoe and Katie McGarry. I can't wait to watch them bring my work to life!


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On October 26th - 28th, Screenwriters from around the world gathered at Regents College for the 2012 London Screenwriters' Festival.

Highlights for me included taking part in the first Great British Pitchfest, chatting to X-Files writer Frank Spotnitz, and breaking down an episode of Mad Men with writer and producer Lisa Albert. I also had the pleasure of being chosen for the Channel 4 Creating Drama Series Lab with Phillip Shelley.

Thank you to Chris Jones, Signe Olynyk, Bob Schultz and every...

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I had the pleasure of attending my first Writer's Breakfast Club at the beginning of September with guest speaker Yvonne Grace - Lots of great tips, inspiration and networking!

You can see my review of the event on the London Screenwriter's Festival Blog:

http://www.londonscreenwritersfestival.com/yvonne-grace-how-to-get-into-tv/

Can't wait for the festival next month!
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