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The Singles – developing distinctive drama with Ö÷²¥´óÐã Scotland & Scottish Screen
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With an investment totalling more than £1.5million, Ö÷²¥´óÐã Scotland and Scottish Screen are continuing their creative partnership with the launch of an exciting, returnable brand of 60-minute single films.
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Independent producers and production companies are invited to submit ideas from Monday 2 April 2007 onwards.
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The commissioning of development will be a continuous, rolling process with up to ten projects being developed in 2007/8. Up to three films will be selected for production and a guaranteed Ö÷²¥´óÐã Scotland transmission.
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The purpose of the joint development slate is to find fresh, audacious and entertaining projects with universal appeal, utilising the best of writing, directing and producing talent.
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Each film should display a strong sense of authorship with a bold, clear idea at its heart. All films must have a contemporary feel and be set and filmed in Scotland.
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Anne Mensah, Head of Drama, Ö÷²¥´óÐã Scotland, believes The Singles are an excellent opportunity to build on Scotland's strong drama roots: "From Tutti Frutti to Taking Over The Asylum and The Crow Road, Scotland has always been home to the best television drama in the UK.
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"Our hope is that these singles will represent the next generation of Scottish stories on TV and we're delighted to be able to support the production community in this way."
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Carole Sheridan, Head of Talent and Creativity, Scottish Screen, added: "This is an important initiative for Scotland. It provides a whole host of companies and individuals with an opportunity to raise their drama profile. Scottish Screen is always delighted to be working with Ö÷²¥´óÐã Scotland to achieve this."
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Together Ö÷²¥´óÐã Scotland and Scottish Screen have been responsible for award-winning productions including Ratcatcher, Morven Callar and Tartan Shorts.
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