Execs, Producers, Directors and Agents at PitchFest 2020
OK take a deep breath… and check out who you can pitch YOUR projects to this year at The Great British Pitchfest!
Execs will be added in late Summer.
Who came last time?
Sixty professionals from over fifty companies heard pitches at the last Pitchfest, leading to hundreds of script requests. Execs, Producers, Directors and Agents attended from these companies in past few years.
Confirmed Execs, Agents, Producers and Directors for 2020
Hollywood Pitch Execs (via Skype)
Andrew Henderson – Producer - Fenrir Productions
Please see bio to view what Andrew is looking for
Brandon Combs – Producer - Relentless Lane Productions
Looking for all genres and formats (including novels)
Briana Hansen – Director of Writer Outreach - Roadmap
Looking for comedy scripts, but honestly love anything that feels refreshing or revealing of a world (fictional, fantastical, or real) that I wouldn't otherwise experience.
Chris Deckard – CEO - Fictional Entity
Looking for character-driven stories in which a strong protagonist has an arc as fulfilling as the plot. Any genre considered. Looking for writers who know how to collaborate and take notes and are highly skilled in story structure.
Dash Aiken – Creative Executive - Romark Entertainment
Please see profile to view what Dash is looking for
David Burgis – Producer - Independent Exec
Please see profile to see what David is looking for
David Harris – Producer/Owner - Harris Films
David is looking for Sci Fi, Action, Thriller and Horror (Film and TV)
David McInerney – Literary Manager - MaCroManagement
Please see bio to see what David is looking for
Evan Schmitt – Creative Director - Balance Pictures
Please see bio to see what Evan is looking for
Jason Taylor – President of Production - Futurism Studios
Looking for futurist leaning or science fiction ideas that are moving and inspiring more than dire and apocalyptic.
Javier Salgado – Manager/Agent - Chamber 37 Entertainment
Open to all genres, but looking to focus on comedy, preferably in TV. Looking for fun concepts and looking to laugh.
Jordan Rozansky – Producer - Night Beach Pictures
Please see Jordan's profile to see what he is looking for
Jorge Gonzalez – Director of Operations - Roadmap Writers
Please see Jorge's profile to see what he is looking for
Leah Spicer – Producer - Eight8North
Looking for character driven narratives, across all genres that tackle topical subject matter. I have a number of projects in active development and am always on the hunt for fresh voices and new material. She has a passion for out of the box stories.
Mark Saffian – Co-Founder/Manager - The Content House
Please look at bio to see what Mark is looking for
Nick Olesksiw – Producer/Owner - Mischief Entertainment
Looking for high concept thriller / horror / adventure material.
Nils Bredeson – Creative Director - Locus Entertainment
Please see bio for what Nils is looking for
LSF gives me a chance to do things I’d otherwise never do. It gives us all an opportunity to learn from each other’s unique experiences and make new connections.
Pat Higgins, Screenwriter
Executives
Amanda Lee – Development Associate - Scripted - Keshet UK
Looking for drama and comedy that compels, surprises or sheds new light on well-trodden genres and subjects. We look for both international-skewing and local, regional-set narratives, but keen for premises that can sustain for multiple series.
Anthony Joblin – Development Executive - Renaissance Films
Currently interested in compelling character driven stories, either feature film or tv series format. Preferred genres are contemporary and historical drama. Low to mid budget level.
Charlotte Essex – Development Executive - Mainstreet Pictures
Looking for: Exciting stories told with that little bit of stardust.
Chris Grezo – Development - Headline Pictures
Looking for Dramas (occasionally comedy-dramas) which say something important and meaningful about the world.
Evelyn Xing – Sales & Acquisitions - Carnaby International Sales & Distribution
While continuing looking for projects with fresh takes on genre films (horror, thriller, sci-fi), we are also interested in topical stories with a strong voice and theatrical potential.
Georgia Bayliff – Executive - Silver Reel
Film & TV - Looking for prestige material, whether that be quality character-driven dramas with a commercial edge or action-based narratives with strong premises and meaningful messages. Always looking to support talented writers whatever the concept.
Georgina Sherrington – Development Producer - TV Drama
Looking for ambitious writers with big, purposeful stories to tell. International / cross-border storytelling a plus.
Giles Edwards – Head Of Acquisitions & Development - Queensbury Pictures and sister company MPI
Queensbury Pictures (and MPI) are genre-focused, but "genre" covers a very wide arena, not just straight horror but the darkest thriller (STARRY EYES), blackest comedy (CATFIGHT) anything that combines genuine edge and potency.
Graham Smith – Founder - Grand Scheme Media
Interested in scripts with mainstream ambition - think big! Aim high - take on the challenge of BBC1, ITV1 and Sky1! Looking for projects to co-produce with the major platforms like Amazon, Netflix and Apple.
Guy Gadney – Founder - To Play For
Looking for strong dialogue and character-driven stories which can be brought to life as immersive interactive experiences across mobile and games platforms.
Harry Arkwright – Executive - DRG TV
Looking for commercial Drama that that can compete on the international stage and appeal across the globe. Open to drama in many forms from Series, Serials and Miniseries in all genres however we are always particularly interested in Crime and Thrillers.
Hattie Burles – Acquisitions Executive - DCD Rights
Interested in bold and compelling drama series for international audiences. Bonus points for crime/thriller elements, well-developed characters and returnable series.
Jason Ninh Cao – Producer - JNC Productions
Looking for projects that will work or can be adapted for Vietnamese audiences. In particular I love to find a high concept action thriller with a good twist.
Lawrence Mason – Development - Bonafide
Bonafide is looking for meaningful and idiosyncratic TV drama scripts. No genre is off the table, but a relevant, compelling and contemporary narrative is key.
Lisa Walters – Development Executive-C4 Drama/ Producer-4Stories
We like scripts that surprise us, that deliver big ideas from a shiny new perspective; that resonate with audiences and encourage them to look at the world in a new way. Actively seeking, bold, thought-provoking, and challenging drama.
Louise Gagen – Executive - Feel Films
Looking primarily for film comedy and drama. Or scripted TV comedy.
Luke Foster – Development Executive - Iron Box Films
Currently seeking: Projects that tell a compelling story, are in an identifiable genre and would have international appeal, and ideally have budgets of up to £5m.
Luke Fresle – Script Editor/Producer - Mainstreet Pictures
Looking for exciting stories told with that little bit of stardust.
Lyndon Baldock – Founder - Templeheart Films
Looking for character driven thrillers, elevated horrors and high concept scripts. Low to mid budget ranges.
Marcia Do Vales – Producer - Enmar Productions
Looking for strong female driven drama/thrillers, adventure/action, posh horrors and high concept scripts.
Matt Clinch – Development Executive - Hartswood Films
Looking for character driven drama, contemporary stories and writing with wit, warmth and ambition. Considering drama and comedy scripts.
May Gibson – Development/Producer - Independent Executive
Looking for new writing talent that displays a distinctive, authorial voice. Interested in drama, comedy/drama or comedy ideas for returnable TV series/serials with a clear sense of tone and format.
Michael Nakan – Founding Partner - Clipper Media Capital
Interested in English language projects - authentic British stories revolving around authentic, relatable characters with unique voices which could play on BBC 3 or C4. Otherwise, well-written and plotty genre are always a good bet!
Orion Lee – Producer - Constellation Creatives
Looking for scripts that make an audience laugh or cry. Ideally with a budgets of £2m and under for film. TV budget unlimited, open to everything.
Paul Sukhija – Development - Aimimage Productions
Low-med budget film proposals: there is a wide range of things we would consider, from personal dramas with GREAT characters to genre ideas that don’t feel off-the-shelf and we are particularly keen to hear stories told from a female perspective.
Paul Testar – Script Editor - Mammoth Screen
Looking for 60 minute TV drama ideas of any genre for UK broadcasters, so should ideally have some British element in the idea. Other than, just looking for quality and originality.
Sarah Laita – Producers' Assistant - Electric Shadow Company
Electric Shadow Company is open to many genres but are currently working on psychological thriller, horror, and YA scripts for film and television
Shannon Fairchild – Development Executive - Island Pictures
Open to all projects but specifically looking for character-driven, returnable TV dramas with a strong sense of place (think Doc Martin, The Durrells). Shannon is most attracted to scripts that offer a personal, sideways look at larger social issues.
Sidney Malik – Producer - ERA Film Studios
Looking for Horror Film concepts from female directors, Virtual reality film concepts, Horror Feature Film and TV Series
Sorcha Bacon – Producer - Try Hard Productions
Emerging Producer looking for bold, character led, genre bending stories. Particularly excited by debuts on smaller budget scale, that champion marginalised voices.
Terhi Kylliainen – Development Exec - Midsummer Films
Midsummer Films is primarily looking for genre based films, including action, adventure, thriller and sci-fi.
Thembisa Cochrane – Development Exec - Spier Films
Looking for entertaining stories with quality performance-driven drama supported by genre elements. We specialise in European co-productions.
Victoria Morris – Development Assistant - Artists Studio
We’re always on the look-out from for interesting, provocative and character-led television drama.
The Lab worked out far better than any of us hoped
Mike Waugh, Screenwriter
Producers
Alex Lightman – Producer/Director - Cannibal Films
Cannibal Films is looking for film and TV genre content with depth and international appeal-unexpected, imaginative, and sizable stories that not only understand their audience, but aim to capture new audiences too. Mid to high budgets preferred.
Anna Mohr-Pietsch – Producer - Met Film
Looking for anything interesting and good! No specific genres. Film and TV.
Dan Kemp – Executive Producer - Make Films
Make Films are keen to hear about scripts that would appeal to 18-30 year old audiences, narrative led VR shorts, and are open to anything unique and character driven, ideally low budget productions.
Jade Alexander – Producer - Little Jade Productions
Looking for Genre projects only: Sci-fi, Horror, Fantasy
James Moore – Producer/Director - Make Films
Make Films are keen to hear about scripts that would appeal to 18-30 year old audiences, narrative led VR shorts, and are open to anything unique and character driven, ideally low budget productions.
Lucinda Whiteley – Producer - Novel Entertainment
Looking for writers with a passion for creating children’s shows; I’m looking forward to hearing about your experiences in the ‘smart, fart, heart’ school of writing!
Nick Sadler – Producer - Goldfinch Studios
Goldfinch is looking for commercial genre features under £3M. Interested in particular in sci-fi, action and horror stories with a fresh hook and international appeal. Not looking for British comedy.
Nikolai Galitzine – Producer - Advantage Pictures
Sci-fi, political drama, art house, European thriller, Experimental mixed drama/documentary (not drama-docs), historical, westerns.
Shirani Le Mercier – Producer - Spring Time Films
Currently seeking: Live action - Adventure, thriller, sci-fi, comedy/romcom, family. Animation: Family/fantasy.
Stephanie Bamberg – Producer - Kult Fiktion Ltd
Looking for a good “hero’s journey” that tells a human story. We are also interested in thrillers and stories with a lovely twist. Changing the audience’s expectations and getting them “off guard”.
Tom Kerevan – Producer - Cannibal Films
Cannibal Films is looking for film and TV genre content with depth and international appeal-unexpected, imaginative and sizable stories that not only understand their audience, but aim to capture new audiences too. Mid to high budgets preferable.
Neil Thompson – Producer - Formosa Films
Looking for: Fresh, compelling, contemporary thrillers and high concept comedies.
Some absolute stand out sessions for me and not one duff one - now that is a hell of an achievement
Jan Caston, Screenwriter
Agents
Fiona Grant – Agent - Dench Arnold Agency
Entertaining stories, particularly interested in musicals, horrors and comedies. Film and television.
Phil Adie – Agent - Nick Turner Management
Phil is interested in drama and comedy writers for television, film and radio.
Elaine Steel – Agent - Elaine Steel Agency
Elaine is an agent representing writers and directors in film, television, stage, radio as well as a few book writers.
My first LSF was a blast. It brought me out of my shell. I can now say with confidence that I am a writer!’
Adam Harper, Screenwriter
Directors
Ben Mole – Director/Producer - Core Films
Looking for high concept, speculative fiction stories – Fantasy, Horror, Sci Fi, Thriller, and Period drama.
Jo Southwell – Director - Aston Productions
Looking for TV and FILM content with strong gritty emotional pull, adaptations and action.
A yearly reminder of who I am and why I do what I do
Weiwei Lu, Writer & Director
