The Stage 32 Videos: Competitionwinner

What does winning a major screenwriting award mean for a writer's journey? Eleanor Veness winner of Best Female Screenwriter at Cannes Scripts, Winter 2026, joins me at Screen & Writer Spotlight to reflect on what winning with her screenplay Aurora Sky has meant for her career. In this short extract from our conversation, Eleanor also shares words of encouragement for fellow screenwriters, offering inspiration to keep writing, keep developing your craft and keep striving for success. Watch Eleanor's story and take a little inspiration for your own writing and share your comments below.