Date: Friday, April 25th
Time: 16:20 (Directly After Session)
Where: Room T011
Filmed: YES
Get intimate face-to-face time in our hugely popular Script Chat roundtable sessions. Ask our speakers the questions you want answered.
Lisa will answer your questions following her session, “Breaking In and Breaking Through: From Spec to Success with Henry Fitzherbert & Lisa McMullin.”
Talking to Lisa McMullin after this session would be an invaluable chance to tap into her wealth of experience and gain personalized advice on building a successful screenwriting career. With her extensive background in theatre, audio drama, and television—including her BAFTA-winning work on *Casualty* and upcoming feature *Hear Me Roar*—Lisa offers a unique perspective on navigating the industry. After discussing strategies to leverage spec scripts, secure your first paid gig, and transition from unpaid to paid assignments, you’ll have the opportunity to ask her specific questions about your own path in the industry. Whether you’re seeking advice on breaking into television or managing the shift to feature writing, Lisa’s practical insights will help you confidently position yourself for sustained success in an increasingly competitive market. Her diverse experience across multiple formats gives her a comprehensive view of where opportunities exist and how to make the most of them.
‘Script chat was the best thing at the festival for me. It was such a wonderful opportunity to be able to talk to the speakers in such a personal, comfortable atmosphere.’ – Gemma, Writer
Speakers In This Session
Lisa McMullin // Television and Film Screenwriter
Lisa McMullin, award-winning writer of Death in Paradise and Hear Me Roar, crafts impactful stories for film, TV, and audio.
