Messy Goes to OKIDO

I wrote four episodes of the absolutely goregous Messy Goes to OKIDO. It's a super fun science-based show for preschoolers. My first episode airs today on CBeebies at 4.20pm.

Here's a still from one of my eps - too much cute!

Wussywat the Clumsy Cat

I wrote seven episodes of the absolutley gorgeous Wussywat the Clumsy Cat. It's due to start airing from next week, four of my episodes are in the first batch.
You can watch a clip from one of my episodes here

Look at his cute little face!

Wanda and the Alien

I've written five episodes of Wanda and the Alien which is currently airing on Channel 5 and has now been picked up by Nickelodeon! You can watch them here - Channel 5 My ones are Tickles, Helicopters and Parachutes, Sea, Sea You Can't Me and Sunbeam! 
The series is based on the gorgeous books by Sue Hendra which are well worth a look! The animation has stayed totally true to the books and it looks beautiful! Here's a still from my seaside ep!

Cartoonito Tales Making Of

Listen to me and all the crew of Cartoonito Tales tell the tale of how we made the series... Well worth a watch!

Cartoonito Tales on air!

The first five episodes of Cartoonito Tales have aired this week! Next five airing from Monday next week. They are looking super cute. So exciting to see my scripts brought to life! The directors Jay and Danusia have done an excellent job!

The comments on the Cartoonito Parents Facebook page has been really positive too. Lots of kiddies glued to the screen. So exciting to see my scripts brought to life! The directors Jay and Danusia have done an excellent job!

At the wrap party I found out about Danusia's (who directed five of the eps) daughter who had been leaving cheese out for the mice in hope of finding the magical mouse hole portal after watching the pilot. So sweet! :)

Here's the promo for the series. Enjoy!

Cartoonito Tales from Laura Payne on Vimeo.

My next task is to find myself an agent. Really loved writing children's TV and found it really satisfying writing to a brief. Would love to write for Charlie and Lola, if only they still made it!

Cartoonito Tales near completion

The first five episodes of Cartoonito Tales are due to go on air mid November and currently the next five episodes will be airing next year. The episodes are looking fantastic, particularly impressed with Swan Lake and The Lonely Giant. Jane Horrocks recorded her narration last week and was impressed with my scripts according to Brett, the series creator. Here is a still from Peter and the Wolf. How cute is the little duck? The kids were all fantastic and very cute. Can't wait to see the finish product! Fingers and toes all crossed here for a series two!

Bournemouth University Degree Show 2011 - a big success!

The Screenwriting Degree Show 2011 for the graduates for the BA Scriptwriting for Television and Film, MA Screenwriting and MA Writing for the Media took place on Monday at the sophisticated and stylish Courthouse Hotel in Soho, Central London.
The event was well attended by production companies and agents, as well as past and present students and lecturers.
Professional actors, directed by Darren Bransford, acted out by extracts from graduates’ scripts. The mixture of comedy and drama extracts was well received. The clips reel of trailers of produced work included everything from short films to animation to live action children’s TV. The audience was very impressed by the professional quality of the clips.
Kevin Whately brought an air of celebrity to the evening. He gave a very moving tribute to Alan Plater, the prolific screenwriting who died last year. He relayed his memories of Alan to the audience and told stories of working with him through the years. He told us that ‘Alan would have been very impressed by the high standard of work being showcased this evening.’ He then handed over to Shirley Plater, Alan’s wife, to present the Alan Plater Prize for Screenwriting to the students who gained the highest marks in the final projects across the four courses. The awards went to Louis Ackerman from BA Screenwriting, myself & Tim Wakeman (joint winners), MA Screenwriting and Graeme Cormie, MA Writing for the Media.
David Rose, producer of Z Cars and My Beautiful Laundrette and much more besides, was also in attendance. He spoke to the audience about the importance of keeping Alan Plater’s legacy alive. He hoped that in ten years time the award would still be received by students who were aware of his work.
After the showcase everyone gathered in the bar for drinks, nibbles and networking. Many business cards were exchanged and connections were made between graduates and the industry. So watch this space for the next big thing from a Bournemouth University screenwriting graduate!