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Original Post from Melanie Cremona
Looking for screenwriters willing to collaborate on a project

Hi everyone, I'm looking for screenwriters to discuss ideas and stories to develop on social change that we could submit for funding later on. I have no budget myself but it's to …

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

Hi Lauren,

Thanks for reaching out! :-)

At the moment I'm good, the post was submitted last year unfortunately but if I do need further help I'll let you know :)

Thanks…

Original Post from John David Clay
OsKa Bright

thought I would reengineer a concept with a disabled character (Title Shattered) to enter into this yrs festival (2024)

would be 30 pages ( need to dig out script notes and re…

2 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Kairon Edwards
Most recent response from Vicki Helyar
I'm seeking a scriptwriter

I'm seeking a scriptwriter to collaborate with on a coming-of-age comedy short film that was inspired by an indie band I saw live in January. While it may be a long shot, I plan t…

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

Hi Kairon,

I'm Vicki, a writer, filmmaker and actor of comedy from Somerset.

My work includes two shorts, a web series and a feature film - all comedy. My latest short was …

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Professional Script Reader sought

I'm looking for an experienced script reader with good industry connections.

Some months back, I set about turning a feature script of mine into a TV series. Consultants said t…

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

email sent.

Original Post from Eduarda Klaser
Most recent response from Mark Hammett
Free Script Reports

Hello everyone,

I'm just at the end of a script-editor course and I would like to have real world writers to practice with.

If anyone has a script they want editing please s…

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

Hi Eduarda, I have a feature script (first draft) that I would love some feedback on, if you're still offering, shall I email it to you? Thanks, Mark.

Original Post from Yuki : the After Effect guy
I will read your script and give you feedback for free!

I am a Japanese screenwriter and I want to become a screenwriting consultant in the future. I always try to study for a better script. But I do not know how well I am now. So I wi…

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

Hi, Sean!
Yes! But do you have any deadline? Because I am working on many scripts right now, so it might take a bit of time

Original Post from Desislava Todorova
Most recent response from Darren Brade
Directing short up to 10-15 minutes

Hallo everyone,

◇ Looking to direct my first short ◇

My name is Desislava Todorova and I work in the Film and TV industry. I have a photography
and writing background and…

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

Have you considered looking in the Script Pitch section https://shootingpeople.org/scriptpitch ?

Original Post from Daisy Hatwell
Most recent response from Jane Stokes
Looking for a Co-Writer

I'm currently writing the treatment for a screenplay I want to write in future, but I haven't gotten very far lately. This has made me want to have a writing partner to speed up t…

1 response, most recent 2 years, 6 months ago.

Hi, Daisy,
This sounds intriguing... how far have you got with the script? Are you thinking more horror or thriller?
All the best,
Jane

Original Post from Joe Zalias
Most recent response from Harry Webster
I'm just about to sell my first feature script to an incredible production company. I need an agent…

As it says above

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

Hi Joe, I am curious in the process which led to get your script read and consequently purchased by a production company - whether you were already in a position that enabled you …

Original Post from Mike Caslake
Most recent response from Paul W Franklin
Advertising for Specific Script writers

When advertising for Scriptwriters Can you be specific with for example wanting a Caribbean heritage queer writer or is that against equality work rules?

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

Hi,

If the story is about someone queer with a Caribbean heritage, then I wouldn't be offended if you said it "would suit someone with that background", as I'm probably not the…

Original Post from Harry Floyd
I'm looking for Junior Producer Work (Paid)

Hi everyone!

I'm putting the word out that I'm an aspiring producer looking for Junior Producer work.

I have almost two years of experience in the industry. If you'd like t…

2 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Claudette FLINT
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
To write or not to write

I've noticed, recently, that I have to be careful about what to write. The spirit of Voke is watching. There are subjects that are taboo today. About a stage play competition I wa…

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

Why are you writing?

If you are writing to express yourself, you need to write without caring if anyone likes it.

If you are writing "to have my work on stage, paid for b…

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
looking very good script writer for story fm biography over great song writer/composer fm the 40's…

We have a great super, biography, jsut done, about great black amercican song writer, composer, singer, pianist , ( did more than 130 songs, ( inter[reted by very famous music st…

4 responses, most recent 2 years, 8 months ago.

HI JON
How are you, I just see yr message today ????very sorry
I will contact you again soon.
have a very nice day
Regards
DON CLOVIS donclovis@joytofilms.com

Original Post from Alex I
TV Pilot synopsis - should I write the synopsis for series or only the pilot?

Hi,
I want to submit my TV pilot and I don't know what people usually do when they have to submit synopsis.
Should I write the synopsis for the whole series, or is it only for t…

2 responses, most recent 2 years, 8 months ago.

Hi James,
Thank you, I really appreciate it.
I'll keep writing.

Best
Alex

Original Post from Alex I
Romance Books >> Feature Films

I wonder how many of us in here have written romance books?
Perhaps we can connect and network?
Let me know and I'll organise something online and in person (in London, UK)

2 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Jane Stokes
Table Top Read in Stratford, East LondonI

Calling all script writers! A new group of scriptwriters (film, telly, or stage) will be meeting in real life! We are a collaborative, supportive group of writers who meet to re…

18 responses, most recent 2 years, 8 months ago.

Hi, Annlin
We are meeting tomorrow -- Friday 25th at the BFI at 3pm. We would love to see you.
All the best,
Jane

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Most recent response from Howard Lukk
look for great script forcostume films

Im looking some great, strong script for costume film ( can be produce/shoot ) In UK and in France..

8 responses, most recent 2 years, 8 months ago.

Hello Don,

Here is something I've been working on. May be of interest to you.

Logline:
Trapped in a bad marriage, Maria seeks her only way out in 1800’s England; to be auct…

Original Post from Jane Stokes
Table Top Read at the BFI, South Bank.

Calling all scriptwriters!
We are holding another table top read this Friday 25th November at the BFI on the South Bank from 3-6 pm.

Please come along and join us for a social…

2 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Jonathan A
Most recent response from NICHOLAS PROSSER
Writers looking to collaborate

Hello SP!

I'm a London based writer/director looking for writers to collaborate with on a number of ambitious feature projects, primarily in the drama sphere.

Please do get …

5 responses, most recent 2 years, 9 months ago.

Hello Jonathan,
As an experienced television drama series and serials director who then, in recent years, started to write, I feel compelled to respond to you post. My writing st…

Original Post from Jake Shepherd
Most recent response from pavan K
Writing collaboration - mocap film noir

Hello.
I am looking for a co writer for a mocap project that I am developing.
The project is a redemption story set in 1940s LA with a heavy dose of humour. I have been advised …

1 response, most recent 2 years, 9 months ago.

Hi Jake
sounds interesting !!
happy to discuss
Pavan

Original Post from Anna De Escobar
Most recent response from Bob Eckhard
Thriller Scripts

Good evening,
My name is Anna and I worked in indie productions in Spain. This September I moved to London to do my MA in Producing. I'll be doing my final project next summer b…

4 responses, most recent 2 years, 9 months ago.

Hi Anna,

I am a writer who has a pretty broad remit having written and staged 2 plays - one comedy, the other a dystopian thriller, a few podcasts and several short films thoug…

Original Post from Tristan Tetteroo
Russian writers or writing in Russian

I came across a female SP member profile a few months back who had made a couple of shorts in Russian and am looking to reach out. I saw their profile on a ask/discuss about a wri…

2 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Ade Kosoko
Most recent response from Nicola Campbell
Looking for actors & crew around Hampshire

Hey everyone,



I'm a writer-director based in Southampton, Hampshire, And I am looking to meet and work with actors & crew that might reside around Hampshire. I have worked on…

2 responses, most recent 2 years, 9 months ago.

I'm around the Bournemouth and London areas. I'm experienced with indie film making so check out my spotlight if you're looking for actors https://www.spotlight.com/9557-0195-760…

Original Post from Carla Pandora
Most recent response from Desislava Todorova
Director with an idea wanted

Hello!

I'm a screenwriter with a great agency mainly working in TV but looking to get some short films under my belt.

Are there any directors who have an idea but no script …

15 responses, most recent 2 years, 9 months ago.

Good morning Carla,

My name is Desislava Todorova, I write myself but I am looking to focus more on the directing part, I am working on a few projects at the moment, but I woul…

Original Post from Liam Rogers
Most recent response from Anna Alfieri
Writer/director with a short script looking for a producing partner

Hello.

I have a queer horror short film I would like to get made with the help of a producing partner who can help with sourcing funding and planning the shoot.

It's a one l…

1 response, most recent 2 years, 10 months ago.

Hey Liam!

Would be very keen on getting to know more about this.

For info on me and what I have done please have a look at my website www.annaaalfieri.co.uk and feel free to…

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