Aside from the hand on buttocks and mile high club opener for the sensational new series Rivals – which certainly grabbed my attention, not only for the centring of female pleasure and the ludicrously suggestive soap pumping which made me … MORE ..read more

Preparing for the London Screenwriting Festival is much like getting ready for a job interview…Or a first date. Or anything else that gets your heart beating. It’s daunting and scary. “Do I need to prepare something for the pitch?” “Do … MORE ..read more

From Talent Campus to Feature Films: Matt White’s Journey in Screenwriting Matt White’s journey from Talent Campus participant to successful filmmaker is a testament to the power of perseverance and networking. He describes the Talent Campus as “the most awesome … MORE ..read more

Each week between now and the close of submissions, we are going to throw out a writing challenge for the community. A theme if you like. You can still write and submit any story to Twisted50, and at any time … MORE ..read more

  From London to Kentucky: Lucy and Tom reveal how to boost your writing productivity by working with a partner who lives on the other side of the Atlantic If only I had more time to write… If only I could speed up the process and feel more confident during my screenwriting journey. If you are like me, these sentences are constantly spinning around your head. I had those doubts in my mind during the London PitchFest of 2024, where I was alone in front of producers, pitching my projects. If you don’t know what a pitch festival is, think about being at a speed dating event, where you are lo ..read more

  Welcome to the London Screenwriters Festival podcast, episode 3. In this episode, Amy Livingstone, a screenwriter and long-term LSF delegate, is joined by the superbly magnificent (this is true, he is) Pat Higgins, a screenwriter and director with over 20 years of experience in the industry. The Genesis Behind “My Conscience is Clear” Pat Higgins shares the origin of his sign-off phrase and how it became a part of his persona. Making Time for Writing Pat discusses the importance of compartmentalizing and prioritizing different aspects of life to make time for writing and other importan ..read more

Lessons in Pitching: LSWF and Roadmap Writers Screenwriters Rachel Goacher and Jacob Mulgrew discuss their experiences at the London Screenwriters’ Festival, and an exciting opportunity presented to them by the team at Roadmap Writers. April. What a gem of a month you were. When we walked into Regent’s University for the first day of the London Screenwriters’ Festival, neither of us quite anticipated how important the weekend would be. Of course, we planned (like most attendees) to pitch our project to the producers and companies in attendance. But one of the most valuable opportunities that ..read more

This year we repeated the Dirk Maggs Audio Drama session from 2018, which involved creating an audio drama LIVE in the room. LSF delegates were invited to submit scripts set in the ALIEN universe, we would select one, and then make it LIVE in the room. The script written by Aliénor Goudet was selected and she was seated at the front of the room… Here is her account of the events, and the final audio drama below. I had no idea my script had been chosen for the session until I entered the room and heard the actors practicing their lines. The dialogue sounded familiar, so I peeked over their sh ..read more

  Maximizing the Festival Experience: Expert Tips from the London Screenwriters Festival Episode 2: Tips and Tricks from the Experts Welcome to the second episode of the London Screenwriters Festival podcast! In this episode, Chris Jones, the founder of the festival, and podcast producer Amy Livingstone are joined by screenwriters Alex English and Alienor to discuss their experiences and share tips for getting the most out of the festival. Introducing the Guests Amy Livingstone: Screenwriter and festival delegate since 2012 Alex English: Author and screenwriter with 10 years of experienc ..read more

It was a very emotional moment taking in your applause. Not because I love standing on a stage – it is comical that just before Chris Jones’ LSF Opening, I told a writer about my stage fright and how I cannot speak to an audience bigger than two people. Who knew that this very moment standing in front of you, became a crucial moment in another struggle. Right after Lockdown, my own mortality paid me a visit to remind me that I’m wasting my precious time.   To pick up on a Chris Jones thread, each of us has a role in the Universe. Somehow at the age of seven, I was aware that th ..read more