Concerto is a feature screenplay about the pain and conflict that can arise around having to make decisions for a loved one who is no longer able to do so for themselves. It's a small budget film, and the comps would be Still Alice, The Father, Tyrannosaur, The Squid and The Whale, Marriage Story. As currently written, the story is based in the UK, but the themes are universal, so it could easily be relocated. Any feedback on what works and what could be improved would be great. I improved the screenplay thanks to generous feedback from Collab, and that draft made it to the Second Round in the Drama Feature category of the Austin Film Festival 2021. I've completely reworked it since then to tighten it further.The log-line is:'When an inhibited pianist develops early onset dementia, her family are thrown into conflict about how to honour her wishes while she can still appreciate what is happening to her.'Thank you!

Concerto is a feature screenplay about the pain and conflict that can arise around having to make decisions for a loved one who is no longer able to do so for themselves. It's a small budget film, and the comps would be Still Alice, The Father, Tyrannosaur, The Squid and The Whale, Marriage Story. As currently written, the story is based in the UK, but the themes are universal, so it could easily be relocated. Any feedback on what works and what could be improved would be great. My main aim here is to improve my screenwriting craft. The log-line is:'When an inhibited pianist develops early onset dementia, her family are thrown into conflict about how to share her musical gift while she can still appreciate what is happening to her.'Thank you!

Legacy is a feature screenplay about realising what really matters in life, and trying to heal past trauma. It's a small budget film, and in my head the comps would be Calm with horses, Honey Boy, Peanut Butter Falcon, Sound of Metal. As currently written, the story is based in the UK, but the themes are universal, so it could easily be relocated. I've submitted this script to competitions, and I'd really appreciate some feedback on what works and what could be improved. My main aim here is to improve my screenwriting craft. The log-line is:'An accidental killing leads an erratic petty criminal to try to reconnect with his teenage son before he is jailed for life.'Thank you!

Northern Soul is a feature drama/thriller screenplay about trying to heal past trauma. It's a small budget film, and in my head the comps would be Calm with horses, Honey Boy, Peanut Butter Falcon, Sound of Metal. As currently written, the story is based in the UK, but the themes are universal, so it could easily be relocated. I've reworked this substantially since the last iteration I posted here, and I'd really appreciate some feedback on what works and what could be improved. The log-line is:'An accidental killing leads an erratic petty criminal to try to reconnect with his teenage son before he is either caught by an unhinged accomplice or jailed for life.'Thank you!

‘Short Straw’ is a high concept one hour political drama pilot about trying to be useful whilst also shitting yourself as you do it. It's about imposter syndrome. It's about getting up in the morning with a sick feeling in your stomach, getting through the day, and then doing it all over again. It's about not wanting to let other people down, and not wanting to let yourself down. It's about thinking you really ought to know who you are at your age, but still being surprised by the twists and turns in your own story. It's about growing. It's about being human. The comps would be Succession, Detectorists, Breaking Bad, House of Cards, The West Wing, Total Control. This is the first pilot I’ve written, and my main aim here is to improve my screenwriting craft. The log-line is:'An unadventurous civil servant struggling with his identity is asked by his bosses to give just that little bit more - by running the country.'Thank you!

Stub is a female-led grounded sci-fi thriller about identity and memory. It's about a loyal bodyguard who fights to protect her employer from a shadowy foe, yet her allegiance is tested when she discovers her enemy could unlock the truth about her past. It’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind meets The Bourne Identity.An earlier draft made it to the top 15% of the Academy Nicholl Fellowship this year, and I'd really appreciate some feedback on what works and what could be improved.NOTE: This draft has been re-revised after the really helpful feedback from Collab readers :)Thank you!

Stub is a feature screenplay about identity and memory. It's a mid budget film, and I think the comps are Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Inception, Bourne Identity, Before I Go to Sleep. I'd really appreciate some feedback on what works and what could be improved. My main aim here is to improve my screenwriting craft. The log-line is:'A loyal bodyguard fights to discover the truth about her past trauma, while a shadowy organisation hunts down her employer.'NOTE: This draft has been revised after the really helpful feedback from Collab readers :)Thank you!

Stub is a feature screenplay about identity and memory. It's a mid budget film, and I think the comps are Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Inception, Bourne IdentityBefore I Go to Sleep. I'd really appreciate some feedback on what works and what could be improved. My main aim here is to improve my screenwriting craft. The log-line is:'A loyal bodyguard fights to discover the truth about her past trauma, while a shadowy organisation hunts down her employer.'Thank you!

The Tunnel is a feature screenplay about the difficulties of familial relationships, and the horror of having made a decision that can’t be undone. It's a medium budget film, and for me the comps for tone would be The Prestige, Ex Machina, Coherence, District 9, Interstellar. Any feedback on what works and what could be improved would be appreciated, as my main aim here is to improve my screenwriting craft. The log-line is:'An obsessed scientist strives to communicate between alternate dimensions, but success leaves him faced with a choice between two very different alternate lives.'Thank you!

The Tunnel is a contemporary feature screenplay about the difficulties of familial relationships, and the horror of having made a decision that can’t be undone. It's a medium budget film, and for me the comps for tone would be The Prestige, Ex Machina, Coherence, District 9, Interstellar. Any feedback on what works and what could be improved would be appreciated, as my main aim here is to improve my screenwriting craft. The log-line is:'An obsessed scientist strives to communicate between alternate dimensions, but success leaves him faced with a choice between two very different alternate lives.'NOTE: This draft has been revised after the really helpful feedback from Collab readers :)Thank you!