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Script writers, script assessors, script editors and consultants. One stop shop for screenwriters, film, TV and web series

We are a team of around 15 scriptwriters, script editors and script 'developers' who offer a 'one stop shop' bunch of services for scriptwriters of all levels of experience.

14/11/2024

His Three Daughters is a nuanced exploration of an unavoidable human experience - the death of a loved one.

Written and directed by Az**el Jacobs, the intimate drama is set predominantly in a cramped New York apartment, where three sisters are forced to reunite as their father nears the end of his life.

With their fathers death seemingly their only common ground, raw emotions run high as they unravel their complex family dynamic. The film is propelled by engaging dialogue and stand out performances from its leads, Elizabeth Olsen, Natasha Lyonne and Carrie C***s.

Az**el Jacobs’ calm and contained family drama His Three Daughters will break your heart and gently glue its pieces back together.

07/11/2024

The Wild Robot follows Roz, a young robot who crash lands on a remote, wild island with no recollection of how she got there. Built to fulfill human needs and desires, she struggles to connect with the island’s creatures, who all fear her mechanical appearance.
That is, until she comes across an abandoned egg. When it hatches, the gosling needs her to survive.

As she nurtures the egg and learns herself how to survive in the wild, Roz discovers the complexities of motherhood, the need for community and the importance of compassion. A visually striking journey of self discovery, The Wild Robot is a reminder that family can be found in the most unexpected places.

Peter Brown’s much-loved novel gets turned into a dazzling big-screen film for all ages that’s one of the year’s most entertaining animated offerings

$All About the Levkoviches is a touching dramedy that delves into grief and the process of reconciliation within a fractu...$

31/10/2024

All About the Levkoviches is a touching dramedy that delves into grief and the process of reconciliation within a fractured Jewish family. Tamas Levkovich, the ageing patriarch and former boxing coach, is forced to confront old resentments following the death of his wife. When his family all return to Israel to mourn, Tamas is forced to reconnect with him and meets his grandson for the first time. Despite their differences, a tentative bond begins to form between them.

With humour cutting through the tension, the film balances moments of pain with tenderness, emphasising the power of humility, forgiveness, and the enduring strength of family ties.

… a touching and intimate dramedy about grief, reconciliation and acceptance.

27/10/2024

Palestinian filmmaker Laila Abbas makes her feature debut with Thank You for Banking With Us, a compelling story that follows sisters Mariam and Noura as they struggle for their rightful share of their late father’s inheritance.

Navigating patriarchal Islamic estate laws, over one eventful evening the sisters must put aside their differences to prevent their father's inheritance from going to their absent brother.

With sharp dialogue and a witty tone, Abbas crafts a gripping, race-against-the-clock inheritance drama that will resonate deeply with audiences.

The film follows two estranged sisters who work together to secure a fair share of their deceased father's inheritance

17/10/2024

An evolution of his web series Robbie Hood, Thou Shalt Not Steal is a black-comedy thriller from young filmmaker Dylan River. In 1980’s outback Australia, young Indigenous girl Robyn escapes from detention to visit her dying grandfather. After she learns of a deep family secret, she steals a taxi, teams up with bumbling teenager Gidge and the pair flee their remote town in search of truth.

Here, filmmaker Dylan River discusses his project; what it’s like being part of an Australian film dynasty, using comedy to tackle politics, and his enduring love for hometown Alice Springs.

Dylan River, one of Australia’s most exciting young filmmakers, on his latest project, a black comedy set in Central Australia during the 80s

10/10/2024

Based on true events, Danielle Loy’s Under Streetlights is a captivating drama that captures the transformative power of music and friendship.

Featuring an all-local crew and cast, the film is set in Alice Springs and follows two young adults who find themselves drawn to each other through their shared love of making music and struggles with their parents’ alcoholism.

The pair find a refuge in music as they navigate grief, racism and fractured family dynamics. Deftly exploring its darker themes with realism and humour, Under Streetlights is a nuanced tale of community and healing - and it’s sure to strike a chord.

...wears its heart admirably on its sleeve and wraps the audience in a huge bear-hug of an embrace.

04/10/2024

A modern love story, Four Years Later follows newlyweds Sridevi and Yash, who marry in India but are forced to spend four years apart when Yash moves to Australia for a medical traineeship. As they juggle the demands of family expectations, career ambitions, and their own evolving relationship, the strain of cultural differences and their own personal aspirations creates a tension between them. With well-crafted, compelling leads, the narrative deftly explores the challenges of maintaining connection, finding reconciliation, and nurturing enduring love in the face of life’s pressures.

Set in India and Australia, Four Years Later is a well-written and eminently watchable modern love story.

27/09/2024

John Sheedy’s Runt is a charming underdog adaptation of Craig Silvey’s award-winning book. An ensemble film featuring Deborah Mailman, Jai Courtney, Celeste Barber and delightful dog Squid, the film follows a sheep-shearing family as they fight to save their farm in drought-stricken outback Australia.

Resourceful young Annie decides to enter their loveable yet cheeky dog Runt into a local agility competition. Facing literal and metaphorical obstacles, the family’s resilience and creativity is put to the test. A family film that genuinely delivers on laughs, Runt is a heartwarming adventure that all ages will enjoy.

A rescue terrier shines in this charming adaptation of the children’s book about a dog whose tournament skills might just save the family farm

20/09/2024

Paul Goldman’s Kid Snow explores the gritty world of travelling boxing tents in 1970’s rural Australia. Kid Snow, a washed-up Irish boxer, gets one last shot at redemption when he has a rematch against a man he fought a decade earlier. However, things get complicated when Sunny, a single mother, enters his life and forces him to contemplate settling down and facing a future beyond boxing.

Set in the harsh, sweeping landscapes of the West Australian outback, Kid Snow is a hard-hitting tale of resilience, familial struggle, and breaking a cycle that’s self-imposed. Here, director Paul Goldman discusses working alongside Phoebe Tonkin and an outstanding indigenous cast, as well as how he brought to life a unique part of Australia’s history.

Revelation Perth International Film Festival returns in 2024, featuring a diverse array of over 30 feature films, documentaries, and more [...]

13/09/2024

Josh Margolin's directorial debut Thelma is an action-comedy brimming with heart. June Squibb plays Thelma Post, a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. �
With Squibb performing most of her own stunts, the film sees Thelma and a close friend set out on a motorised scooter odyssey across LA to get her money back. �
Here, Margolin discusses the personal drive behind his characters, the rise in action films led by older people, and how his grandmother’s real life scam inspired his writing.

Josh Margolin talks about writing from a personal place and being inspired by his own grandmother's real scam incident, writing the film from the character's drive, action film and unlikely film references that inspired the visual language, why tone was his North star, and so much more!

06/09/2024

Coralie Fargeat's body-horror film "The Substance" is a dark satire that takes cosmetic enhancements to the extreme. Demi Moore shines as Elisabeth, a fading actress who now hosts a daytime TV aerobics show.

When she's fired, she spirals into despair—finding solace in a mysterious company that offers "the substance," a product that promises to transform her into the ideal version of herself.

Thus, Sue is born—a younger, more attractive version of Elisabeth. The catch? Elisabeth can inhabit Sue for only a week at a time, or else face dire consequences. As Sue's life and career begins to flourish, Elisabeth's resentment grows, and bizarre and stomach-churning events unfold.

Coralie Fargeat's The Substance Review: Visit IONCINEMA.com for more American Independent film news, reviews & interviews!

30/08/2024

Natalie Bailey’s feature debut Audrey is a pitch-black satire that follows one family’s unique opportunity to fulfil their secret aspirations.

When their eldest daughter Audrey falls into a coma, the dysfunctional Lipsick family use it to follow their own ambitions. Mother Ronnie, who had sacrificed her acting career for Audrey's, begins impersonating her daughter to attend auditions and classes, while Audrey’s younger sister pursues wheelchair fencing and a relationship with Audrey's boyfriend.

Bailey explores these unusual family dynamics with unexpected depth, deftly blending gallows humour with poignant emotional beats.

Audrey is a bold film that doesn’t shy away from pushing its flawed characters to their limits - no matter how absurd they are.

Jackie van Beek and Hannah Diviney star in Natalie Bailey’s feature debut, which explores a thorny taboo with gallows humour

22/08/2024

Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap play themselves in a powerful biopic of the same name that follows their fictionalised beginnings and real-life mission to protect the Gaeilge language.

Two friends, who moonlight as small-time drug dealers, team up with a schoolteacher to form the band - becoming unexpected political icons amidst the lingering impacts of The Troubles.

As they transition from performing in empty pubs to larger venues, their rising fame is marked by escalating violence and police interference.
Kneecap is a vibrant, larger-than-life tribute to the enduring legacy of indigenous language and culture.

Parts of it are laugh-out-loud funny and parts are strangely uplifting … heart and authenticity in spades.

16/08/2024

Charles Williams’ debut feature Inside is a compelling prison-thriller that explores violence, alliance and salvation behind bars.

Ageing out of juvenile detention, Mel moves into a maximum-security prison. Despite trying to keep a low profile, he finds himself fall under the guidance of Australia's most despised criminal and a soon-to-be paroled inmate.

As the film examines their complex dynamic, Williams questions whether the most deeply flawed individuals have any inherent good - and if their redemption is ever possible.

Charles Williams sat down with Esquire to discuss why Inside, a poignant examination of the prison system, separates itself from its genre

08/08/2024

Australian stop-motion filmmaker Adam Elliott continues to charm audiences with his latest ambitious feature Memoir of a Snail. Screening at MIFF’s opening night, the film follows the melancholic and snail-obsessed Grace as she is separated from her twin brother in the wake of their father’s death.

Isolated and downtrodden, she begins to compulsively hoard - until she strikes up an unlikely friendship with an older woman named Pinky. What follows is an affecting journey to rediscovering confidence and a sense of belonging in the world.

Hopeful and affecting, Memoir of a Snail is a deeply human film, and a poignant reminder of the joys that lie around the corner.

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the stop-motion animation feature 'Memoir of a Snail' by Adam Elliot, presented at the 2024 Annecy Festival.

02/08/2024

Nostalgic, neon and unnerving, Jane Schoenbrun’s lo-fi horror I Saw The TV Glow delves into the eerie realm of pop-culture obsession and the teenage psyche.

Bored in their suburban town, Maddy and Owen find solace in ‘The Pink Opaque’, a late-night TV show where two friends battle supernatural forces and villains. As they become increasingly invested in the shows fanatical world, their grip on reality begins to fray - exposing a haunting intersection of escapism and media influence.

As Owen yearns for connection and self-reinvention, the film probes the profound and unsettling ways media can shape our world.

The earworm original soundtrack, exciting practical effects, intoxicating photography and risky editing—blending together conscious and imagined worlds—are the big, adventurous swings of an undaunted filmmaker.

26/07/2024

Pat Boonnitipat’s How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies is a stirring Thai film that explores mortality with poignance and raw emotion. Young university dropout M quits his job to care for his grandmother after she is diagnosed with terminal cancer. While pretending his intentions are good, he secretly schemes to win her affections over the rest of the family and inherit her fortune.
Humorous, reflective and thought-provoking, the film deftly navigates tense family dynamics and the complexities of love and loss.

… a soul-stirring tale of love, loss and newfound understanding.

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We are a team of 15 scriptwriters, script editors and script developers who offer a whole raft of reasonably-priced services for scriptwriters of all levels of experience: we do script editing, assessing, consulting, translating scripts (English>French, English>German, English>Vietnamese) proofreading services, and script conversion into Final Draft, mentoring and teaching screenwriting.