Summer Film and TV Super Networking Event At Ealing Studios: August 15th, 4pm to 8:30pm
Join us for a bring-your-own-drink networking event at Ealing Studios on August 15th, 4pm to 8:30pm
Hide the Exposition, Trust the Reader: Megan Halpern’s Top Ten for Scripts That Actually Get Read
Blacklist SVP Megan Halpern shares her top ten craft red flags and green flags at LSF 2026: hide exposition, cut parentheticals, write active characters.
The Magnificent Seven Rules You Need For Your Second Draft
After 17 LondonSWFs and a dozen features as a director, here are the 7 notes I now give every script before it leaves my desk. 1. Grab the reader from the first sentence. 2. The protagonist or antagonist is not in the first scene. 3. Characters sound the same. Read it out loud and you’ll hear it. 4. […]
Vertical Drama: How Emerging Screenwriters Can Break In
While film and TV contract, vertical drama is exploding. Director Dan Löwenstein on how emerging screenwriters can break in, with just 8 pages.
Podcast Ep026: Screenwriter Angela Bhardwaj on her Talent Campus Journey
In this episode of the LSF podcast, host Chris Jones sat down with Angela, a participant of Talent Campus 9, to unpack her experience. Their conversation offers a masterclass in creative growth, resilience, and the power of community for screenwriters.
Speakers and Pitchfest Execs Feedback 2026
‘I had an absolute ball at the festival this year. From the army of red-shirts to the positive, friendly vibes in the greenroom, and everything else in between, it was a real buzz to mingle with enthusiastic writers, pitching their best ideas, to such an interesting and wide variety of professionals. I met so many interesting people, had great conversations, and came away feeling excited and ignited about the writing industry. Thanks for having me!’ Eleanor Greene // Producer
Feedback 2026
‘Incredible experience fantastic vibe and people speakers. Super interesting sessions!’ Carolin Farber / Screenwriter, Five Stars!
4 Minutes of Horror at LondonSWF by Suzy Miller
An email flew in from London Screenwriters’ Festival, calling out for maximum four minute horror audio scripts. To be recorded live with actors and mixed during the session with the legend that is Dirk Maggs.
Yesterday I heard nearly 60 pitches at the London Screenwriters Festival by Eleanor Greene
Setting aside the constrained nature of the sessions, (each writer has either 5 minutes or 45 seconds to pitch, depending on which session they attend) here are some things I noticed.
Whoooaa! The Emergent Heroine At LondonSWF All The Way From Australia by Kimberly Lipschus
A whirlwind five days presenting London Screenwriters’ Festival, immersed to the chin in the waters of all things screen story thanks to Chris Jones and his league of incredible team members (Lisa, Amy, Judith, I’m looking at you!) and radiant volunteers. Here’s a distillation of my learnings:
