Podcast Ep025: Happy Valley Script Conversation with Lisa Holdsworth and Helen Tompson
Helen Tompson is joined by TV writer, Lisa Holdsworth, to explore the pilot script for Happy Valley by Sally Wainwright. Focusing on what’s happening on the page, they look at how the script establishes character, place, and tone with speed and precision.
From Cold Reads to Creative Breakthroughs: Lessons from Directing 10 Actors Table Reads at LondonSWF by Gabriel Oliver
Directing table reads is about balancing instinct, clarity, collaboration, and adaptability, creating a space where actors, writers, and experimentation bring the script to life.
Austin Staton // Director
Austin is the writer, producer, director and lead actor of the acclaimed film Perennial, having debuted in Hollywood at the prestigious Dances With Films Festival as well as several other film festivals including the UK premiere at the West London film festival.
Myrto Makrides // Director
Myrto has over 20 hours of prime-time broadcast television work. She served as Lead Director on four successful drama and romantic comedy series (scripted/single-camera formats) in South Africa. Prior to directing Myrto worked in production and script supervising. In 2023 she founded Kinemyr Films, under which she has completed four UK short films. Currently she is developing additional projects as co-productions between the UK and South Africa.
