Currently optioned on two feature film screenplays, one of which secured prestigious development funding from Film Wales in summer 2021, Alkin moves seamlessly from writing and directing film to education in film.

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He has been a lecturer in screenwriting, directing and related film disciplines for some 12 years, and was formerly the course-leader for the third year B.A (Hons) Film Production at Brighton Film School.

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Currently in pre-production on his 5th short film, his previous won awards at Toronto Indie Shorts, Boston Independent Film Awards, Toronto Film & Script Awards and made official selection at Aladerri International Film Festival, Venice Shorts and BAFTA nominating Carmarthen Bay Film Festival.

 

His previous short film was a semi-finalist for the Grand Jury prize at the Sao Paolo Film Festival in Brazil, previous films have been selected for BAFTA nominating Aesthetica Short Film Festival and Cannes Short Film Corner and have secured distribution with Shorts International.

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His work has been funded variously by Film Wales, Creative Europe, Creative England, the UK Film Council and Screen South. 

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Alkin founded Scriptology to bring much needed innovation, simplicity and creativity to the way screenwriting is taught.

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He seeks to offer an unparalleled screenwriting experience and a personal approach on his courses and through bespoke individual support.