Tim Pye: Australian Writers' Guild

Scripted Ink Head of Development Tim Pye discusses being an Australian screenwriter in 2019 – why writers need to think internationally, practical tips for those starting out, and the pros and cons of SVODs. Pye explains how the showrunner of NCIS: LA Shane Brennan is helping change and educate the local industry, how he believes the term 'showrunner' in Australia differs to the US, and even breaks down the difference between a 'story by' and 'written by' credit. Pye also demystifies the three organisations working behind the scenes to help – the Australian Writers' Guild, the Authorship Collecting Society AWGACS, and Scripted Ink. Subscribe to Screen News here where you'll get all the latest features, videos, podcasts and funding announcement delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/subscribe