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Original Post from Tom Jolliffe
Award winning Screenwriter, with low/no budget shorts available. 3-30minutes and Features (micro bu…

I'm an award winning screenwriter with a number of shorts and features available. I've written a number of (now) produced shorts which have a good track record with festival runs.…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Dorothy, I've also posted there too. Just covering another base. :)

Original Post from Emma Tempest
Most recent response from Bob Eckhard
I am looking for a writer to collaborate with

I have an strong idea that needs some development and structure.

Would love to chat with anyone interested.

Thank you
Emma

9 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Emma,
Seems your ad has generated a lot of interest but happy to throw my writing hat in the ring and chat if you want to run your idea past me - I won't have time to write it …

Original Post from Will Jones
Interested in the free services of a script doctor?

Hi everyone,

I've been writing/directing short films for over a decade now and in that time I have developed a keen eye for what works and what doesn't in short films scripts. As…

6 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Noemie Nk
Most recent response from Tom Jolliffe
Anyone who wants script feedback for free?

Hi,

I'm a writer/director who have worked on both indie and bigger budget productions in Asia and Europe.
I have been studying screenwriting and script analysis, and I would li…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Noemie,
Have sent you an email. :)

Original Post from Alberto Corredor Marina
Most recent response from NICHOLAS PROSSER
Director looking for original short scripts to produce next year

The emphasis is on original. Preferred thriller, horror or surrealistic with dark humor.
My last short has won over 20 different awards in prestigious festivals, including Sitges,…

15 responses, most recent 6 years, 6 months ago.

I have one screenplay called NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH, which may fit your description. Please contact me - writer / director Nicholas Prosser at e-mail nicholas.prosser@gmail.com

Original Post from Miro Caminade
Most recent response from Raquel Cipriano
Microbudget FEATURE SCRIPT WANTED

Hi

I posted on here a couple of months ago for a short film script and had some amazing responses.

I’ve realized that what I really want to make is a super microbudget feature…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 6 months ago.

Hello Miro,
Are you still searching for it?

Best,
Raquel Cipriano

Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Most recent response from Anthony Hett
Short Film Screening

Which pubs out there screen short films and encourages filmmakers networking? Top 5 or 10? Thanks in advance guys and girls!!!

7 responses, most recent 6 years, 6 months ago.

Hi everyone,
I co-run Forest Film Club. We have a monthly short film evening called Short Film Thursdays which is at The Birds in Leytonstone on the last Thursday of every month.…

Original Post from simon Matthews
Another Director looking for a Producer for a Competition

I know I know everyone is asking for a producer for the upcoming Uncertain Kingdom on here...

But I can make a great cup of tea!

If you are producer with a few shorts under your…

6 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Alexandros Tsilifonis
Looking for Greek Screenplay

FIlm Director open to receive film treatments for feature-length scripts written in Greek.

For more information get in touch at atsilifonis@gmail.com

6 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Uncertain Kingdom Brief - Writer Director seeking Producer

Hi Everyone,

My name is Sherice Griffiths and I'm a writer-director based in West London who has produced several award-winning short films. I'm now applying for the Uncertain Ki…

6 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Peter Harris
Feature Script

I’m looking for scripts to direct/ produce.

I saw this written in another discussion and it inspired me to ask:

“Max 4 characters that need acting, plus a few extras is OK, all…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 7 months ago.

Ok thanks

Original Post from Unsolicited Scripts
Which international short film script competitions are worth entering?

I can spend days googling "short script contest" and find loads of international competitions but - considering they all come at a price (entry fee) - which are the ones you consi…

6 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Dominic Stinton
New Year's Eve Horror Stories?

Hi Shooters,
We're recording a festive edition of our podcast this weekend: https://castbox.fm/va/1359883
We'd like to do a short comedy sketch about the aftermath of a disastrous…

6 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Most recent response from Glyn Carter
What does ‘breathing space’ end credits sequence mean?

Hi everyone. I hope some of you here could help me with this. What does ‘breathing space’ end credits sequence mean? I am writing my feature -length screenplay and can't seem to f…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 8 months ago.

Like Tony, it's not a phrase I've come across, and I've read a few screenwriting books. Maybe it was in the last chapter and my attention strayed...

But one thing they all say is…

Original Post from Martin-Christopher Bode
Most recent response from DAVID CAREY
Writer/Feature Script/Collaboration

Hi I am a director and currently looking for a feature film script and a passionate writer to collaborate with. I am looking for a story that tells me something about our human co…

4 responses, most recent 6 years, 8 months ago.

Dear Martin

I think one of my scripts might fit the bill. It certainly concentrates on the human condition and I'm told it's a great story. However, rather than being 'hip' 'mode…

Original Post from Simon Henry
new representation needed

When a major production company has to contact me directly as they've received no reply from my agent, I think its time to look for new representation.
I have a feature film scrip…

6 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Kanchi Wichmann
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Screenwriter looking for co-writer for queer/female orientated comedy/drama feature scripts

Hi fellow writers! I'm looking for a co-writer for long or short term collaboration,

I'm an English writer/ director based in Berlin, writing films mostly in English that are se…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Kanchi,

Thanks for posting in (I'm familiar with your work - still need to see Mixed Messages!).

Just to give you a heads up, if you’re looking for people to collaborate wit…

Original Post from Mohammed Azhar
Are there any US Literary Agents who would consider scripts from writers based in the UK?

Hi

Can anyone help with this:

Are there any US Literary Agents would would consider unsolicited film scripts from writers resident in the UK?

I have written a number of film s…

5 responses, most recent 6 years, 8 months ago.

Thank you guys. Its been insightful.

Can I pick your brains further - Is there any way you can get a manager without having to fly to LA or New York and knocking doors there?

Mo

Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Any agents willing to represent Wales based writers?

I've been going through the agent lists. Many want to work local to them. Which may mean London. Or Los Angeles. Or even Scotland. (I set a novel in Scotland because I wanted…

6 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Unsolicited Scripts
Looking for short script for Alexa Challenge 2019

Directors UK has partnered with ARRI to offer Directors UK members the chance to win a free 2-day ALEXA shooting package, to include either an ALEXA LF or ALEXA Mini with Signatur…

6 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Miro Caminade
Looking for a SHORT FILM script

Hi Everyone,

I’m looking for a good short film script.

Absolutely dyeing to get making something again. My previous films can be viewed here:

https://vimeo.com/286757452

Any …

13 responses, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

Thanks to everyone who has been sending over scripts. Brilliant work out there.

Still reading through them all, so I'll contact you personally when finished.

Thanks again

Original Post from Christian James Woods
Are You Motivated, Talented & Interested In Screenwriting?

Hey Screenwriters,

I'm a UK Director looking for skilled short film writers to work (and build a relationship to develop features long term!)

Why Am I Doing This?

I am good wi…

6 responses, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

Hi Jessica apologies for my delayed reply. I will PM you.

Christian

Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Script Table Reading

Hi! Does anyone know a theatre which does table reading (hopefully for free) of material from screenwriters?

7 responses, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

Thank you Toyah I will! By the way, the website that you have put in your message sends you to a completely different site... I did find the actual website: https://www.surroundgr…

Original Post from Declan Taaffe
Most recent response from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
I'd like to meet writers to collaborate with.

Hi Shooters, I’m looking to meet some writers.

I’m a director. I’m working with a couple of great producers to make a short film which we’re working towards turning into a featur…

12 responses, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

I'm a writer, director, and actress. At the moment, I'm working on my sci-fi horror short and feature films with the same film actually, just different versions Final Day (short) …

Original Post from Akis Markopoulos
Most recent response from Jayne Slater
I am looking for a short Crime/Drama script.

Yo

I am in the hunt for a mystery/crime/drama short script to produce and direct.

Feel free to message me.


Thanks

12 responses, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

Hi! I have a vampire drama script I'd be willing to part with! Let me know if you'd like to read!

Best,
Jayne Slater

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