William Nicholson | BAFTA Screenwriters’ Lecture Series by BAFTA published on 2012-05-04T14:16:38Z William Nicholson's feature scripts range from acclaimed romantic drama Shadowlands to action adventures like Gladiator and Elizabeth: The Golden Age and intense human dramas such as Nell and Firelight. In this lecture held at BAFTA on 13 September 2011, he discusses the techniques of writing for the big screen. Sponsored by The JJ Charitable Trust. Watch this session on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tg9-pqGf8k8 Read the transcript on our website: https://www.bafta.org/media-centre/transcripts/screenwriters-lecture-william-nicholson The Screenwriters' Lectures are presented as originally recorded. Some of the lectures may contain outdated comments or views which some listeners may find insensitive or offensive. Stay up to date Twitter: @BAFTA: https://twitter.com/BAFTA @BAFTAGames: https://twitter.com/BAFTAGames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bafta Instagram: http://instagram.com/bafta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bafta Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bafta sign up for our newsletter: https://www.bafta.org/newsletter visit our websites to find out more: http://www.bafta.org #BAFTA Genre Podcast Comment by Vedran Šćuric Excellent lecture!!!!! 2018-12-05T07:50:47Z Comment by sarahdippity A lecture by the director of one of my all-time favorite films, FIRELIGHT. I think it's time Mr. Nicholson makes another movie. It has been too long.' 2017-08-31T19:42:07Z Comment by Elliot Taylor 11 Wish the excerpts were included. 2014-04-18T11:55:06Z Comment by FrancesMF Wonderful! 2013-09-02T00:53:12Z Comment by nson Great speaker! You really listen to him 2012-08-08T02:49:24Z