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.
It Starts Long Before the one ‘Yes’!
Confessions of a first-time The London Screenwriters’ Festival delegate!
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.
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.
Sarah Forbes Campbell – Executive Producer & Founder // Gathering Storm Films
Developing premium scripted drama for television and streaming through Gathering Storm Films. Her recent credits include Hotel Portofino, The Fear Index, and the adaptation of the Booker-nominated English Passengers.
Podcast Ep027: Fleabag, with Producer Eleanor Greene and Screenwriter Helen Tompson
In this episode of the London Screenwriters’ Festival podcast, host Helen Tompson is joined by producer and script editor Eleanor Greene to pull apart episode one of Fleabag by Phoebe Waller-Bridge – comparing the published Scriptures edition with the shooting script found online.
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.
James Skinner // Director
James is a London-based director, writer, and teacher with a background in documentary filmmaking. His award-winning short films have screened at major festivals, and he also teaches film and media production.
Stuart Portman // Actor
Stuart is an actor, director, and producer working across stage and screen, currently completing an MA at Guildford School of Acting after a period in TV production and publicity.
Annabel Rumble // Actor
Annabel is an actor, director and writer that works on both stage and screen. She has been acting since the age of 8 and has worked on multiple projects spanning a large range of genres.
Why I booked next year before I even left by Helen Tompson
Last year, I partnered with Chris Jones to add to the official LSF podcast. It’s now up and running, and it’s opened doors I didn’t even know were there. So I came back this year already knowing just being at LSF could change things. What I didn’t expect was quite how much when at the closing ceremony I put my money where my mouth is!
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:
Yariv Lerner – Producer // Nu Boyana Film Studios
Producing credits include titles such as The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Hunter Killer, Hellboy, and Rambo: Last Blood, as well as more recent projects including The Bricklayer and Expend4bles.
Stephen Maddox – Producer // Southside Films
Award-winning writer, director, and producer in film, broadcast, music videos, commercials, and live events in theatres and arenas.
Gisele Phillips // Co-CEO @ IFITIS Ltd
UK-based Producer and Line Producer with a background in production management, working across features, short films and branded content.
