Sumerah Srivastav

Writer repped by @42mp (UK), @WME & Sugar23 (US). Director of @kahaniarts, Trustee @MercuryMusicals, E&D Co-chair @TheWritersGuild. Tweets are my own.

[All The Right Movies @ATRightMovies]

There's a tradition of film directors and studios congratulating each other for beating their box office records.

In 1977, when STAR WARS beat Jaws to become the highest-grossing movie ever, Steven Spielberg took out the below ad for George Lucas in
@Variety

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[emma luffingham @luffers]

We’re looking for a brilliant runner to join us at Pathé UK to support our lovely TV & film team on a 6 month placement.
Based in Soho it’d suit someone with a love of stories, strong communication skills & great communication.

Apply here!

#scriptjobs

https://t.co/EBeg10k5Iw

[Sumerah Srivastav @sumerahas]

@Philip_Lawrence I know, right? So well cast!

[Sumerah Srivastav @sumerahas]

Men under Curfew. Oh yes we did…!

[Vertigo Films @vertigofilmuk]

🚨 NEW SHOW ALERT 🚨

CURFEW comes to @ParamountPlusUK 10th October.

#curfew

[Sumerah Srivastav @sumerahas]

You heard the man… definitely, maybe 🤞🏽

[Jeff Rake @jeff_rake]

MANIFEST UPDATE

Hey Manifesters! I know. It’s been a long time.

No green light yet, but fyi my partners and I are working nonstop to bring you the spinoff you deserve. Keep the faith.

Wishing you a happy and healthy 828!!!

Jeff

#Manifest
#ManifestSpinoff
#828

[Sumerah Srivastav @sumerahas]

@IrvineIqbal I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is tough no matter their age. My sympathies to you and your family.

[The Writers' Guild @TheWritersGuild]

Today we launch our manifesto ‘Putting writers at the heart of the story’ which calls on whoever forms the next Government to nurture, protect + support UK writers by taking action around

-Fair pay
-Fair treatment
-A sustainable sector
-Copyright + AI

https://t.co/HSTpSCnuZi

[Alex MJ Smith @alexmjsmith]

I’ve received a massive amount of help from the WGGB, negotiating a somewhat gnarly option agreement over the course of nearly six months. I don’t have an agent and without the guild’s help I’d have been screwed. So I 100% recommend going to this, and becoming a member.

[Sumerah Srivastav @sumerahas]

@daveyjpayne Congrats Dave, I had no idea you wrote musicals!

[Sumerah Srivastav @sumerahas]

An unbelievably good line up if, you can handle staying up so late… 🇬🇧 🛌

[Deadline @DEADLINE]

Deadline's Contenders Television Kicks Off Full Weekend Today; 35 Star-Filled Panels Launch Awards Season https://t.co/0Mki7qIQck

[Sumerah Srivastav @sumerahas]

@MusicDJC And provoke you did! That was such a moving speech Darren, you deserve every success that has and is yet to come your way x

[Sumerah Srivastav @sumerahas]

@MrBuggPresents @MercuryMusicals @MTheatreNetwork Great to see you up there Matt, you always bring positive vibes!

[Sumerah Srivastav @sumerahas]

I mean, what a powerhouse alliance! @MercuryMusicals @MTheatreNetwork and @brumhippodrome all under one roof. The future of new musical theatre has never looked brighter!

[Mercury Musical Developments @MercuryMusicals]

🚨Announcement 🚨

MMD and MTN are creating a new base at @brumhippodrome from July. Working more closely with their New Musical Theatre department, we plan to maximise the opportunities for the development of new musical theatre creatives and shows. 1/4

[Irvine Iqbal @IrvineIqbal]

We need these stories on our social history syllabus in schools! #Defiance

[Sumerah Srivastav @sumerahas]

See you there!

[Mercury Musical Developments @MercuryMusicals]

⏰Last call for #UKMTConference tickets!⏰

We would strongly encourage you to buy yours now if you want to attend on Friday @royalcourt.

A little reminder of who will be speaking on the day...👇Don't miss it!👀

🎟️https://t.co/VL2fxO80fB

[The Writers' Guild @TheWritersGuild]

📢 WGGB, @NetflixUK and Personal Managers’ Association sign landmark deal on remuneration which will apply to UK writers on Netflix scripted live-action commissioned series

Read the joint statement

https://t.co/RFIepEM2fV

[Sumerah Srivastav @sumerahas]

@JeromeBN Congrats Jerome!! I hope it’s everything you dreamed of! So where’s the new pad going to be? Silver lake, West Hollywood or maybe even Koreatown? And are you accepting house guests?! 😇

[Sumerah Srivastav @sumerahas]

This @tweetCDN report confirms what we already know; that schemes don't work. Broadcasters, producers and commissioners need to actually engage under-respesented writers with REAL work opportunities. The talent is out there, there just needs to be the will to use it. #writers ✊

[The Writers' Guild @TheWritersGuild]

WGGB calls for a ‘complete reset’ following a new report on writers, directors and producer-directors from @tweetCDN today, which highlights the serious lack of progress being made by broadcasters to engage diverse creatives

https://t.co/PX0nRhWo8m

[Sumerah Srivastav @sumerahas]

I’m looking forward to being in conversation with these talented trailblazers and celebrating their accomplishments as they drop wisdom. Join us!

[The Writers' Guild @TheWritersGuild]

Join us this #BlackHistoryMonth to celebrate the wealth of Black #writing talent across screen, theatre, audio, comedy, videogames and books

Free online event

27 Oct, 5-6pm, Zoom

Find out more about our special guests + register via:

https://t.co/u3WhN09Y2f

[The Writers' Guild @TheWritersGuild]

As part of #BlackHistoryMonth2023 we're holding the first meeting of our Writers of Colour Member Network on Zoom on 17 Oct

Member networks allow writers from under-represented groups to meet + share experiences relating to writing in a safe space

Check your email for details!