SBS Independent: Call for Scripts
Entry deadline: 31 March 2006
SBS Independent is looking for scripts for their ground-breaking new drama series MARX AND VENUS, an innovative joint venture with ScreenWest.Marx and Venus will be a series of short television situation dramas based around two characters developed by Geoffrey Atherden of Mother and Son and Grassroots fame. The series features flat-mates John Marx and Venus Hoy - and the trials and tribulations they face sharing their flat. Two exciting up and coming actors have been cast in the title roles - John Marx will be played by Bryce Youngman and Venus Hoy will be played by Emma Lung (Peaches, Stranded).
The programs are to be used as interstitials in SBS' schedule. They are intended to be bright and fresh and fit an M classification. Marx and Venus will be shown five nights a week in primetime, and each episode will be only five minutes long.
SBS is looking for 25 scripts. Anyone and everyone can submit a script. Although it is expected that many well-known writers will contribute, potential writers don't have to have any previous experience. The successful writers will each receive $2,000 for their script.
Once the scripts are selected the entire series will be produced by a Western Australian production company and directed by Western Australian resident directors.