ABOUT
OFF SCRIPT is a monthly meet-up for film and TV creatives in London, designed to help you connect with industry peers, expand your network, and learn from leading voices across the screen industries.
Our previous speakers have included writers, directors, agents, producers, and development executives whose credits span hit series such as Rivals, A Thousand Blows, Killing Eve, Kaos, Sex Education and True Detective along with films including Robin and the Hoods and The Thursday Murder Club.
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With a friendly, returning crowd and a relaxed atmosphere, Off Script is fast becoming one of the most valuable networking events for London’s screen creatives.
Check out our
incredible list
of past speakers
Ali Hill (Managing Director, Motion Entertainment - part of WPP Media) Alice Northey (Script Editor, 'Brian and Maggie') Anna Basista (Senior Researcher, Peter Morgan/Orchid Pictures) Anna Carden (Script Researcher, 'The Crown') Ava Pickett (Writer, 'Buccaneers') Bella Heesom (Actor/Writer 'This Is Going To Hurt') Billy Cook (Script Executive, ScriptMaster) Bradley Down (Script Editor, 'Lockwood & Co') Camille Ucan (Writer/Performer, 'Birthday Girls') Carmen Hoang (Script Editor, 'Generation Z') Chris Roe (Composer, 'Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue') Claire McCarthy (Producer, 'Starstruck') Daniel Ward (Actor/Writer, 'The Canary and the Crow') Daniella Issacs (Actor/Writer, 'People Who Knew Me') Danielle Jenkins (Compliance Editor) Edward Moline (Executive Producer, Lighthouse Studios) Elizabeth Kwenortey (Script Editor, 'SAS Rogue Heroes') Emily Iredale (Drama Development Exec, 'The Capture') Florence Hyde (Agent, United Agents) Gabe Turner (Co-Founder and Partner, Fulwell Entertainment) Georgie Yukiko Donovan (Director, 'Ama') Gina Lyons (Producer, 'Dinner With the Parents') Jan Pace (Managing Director, Quickfire Films) Jess Leach (Development Exec, 'The Sixth Commandment') Jimmy Campbell Smith (Development Producer, DNEG 360) Jodie Brown (Writer/Script executive, 'Rivals') Joy Wilkinson (Writer/Director, 7 Keys Kara Smith (Writer, 'Black Cake') Kieran Grimes (Script Producer, 'Eastenders') Laura Timms (Head of Development [drama], Studio Lambert) Lucy Rawlinson (Head of Development, Monumental) Lydia Yeoman (Writer/EP, 'Curfew)') Matt Connell (Agent, Berlin Associates) Namsi Khan (Writer, 'True Detective') Ollie White (Music Supervisor, 'Industry') Paul Davidson (Actor/Writer, 'Robin and the Hoods') Petra Fried (Joint Managing Director, Clerkenwell Films) Pheobe Eclair-Powell (Writer, 'Hollyoaks') Riffy Ahmed (Writer/Director/Visual Artist, 'The Call') Ritu Emmerson (Compliance Editor) Rosie Mann (Script Editor, 'Ackley Bridge') Runyarao Mapfumo (Writer/Director, 'Koas') Ruth Trippitt (Script Editor, 'Grace') Sarah Granville (Script Editor, 'A Thousand Blows') Sarah Stack (Consulting Head of TV Drama, Climate Stories) Selina Sim (Writer, 'Prime Target') Shannon Britton (Development Editor, 'Eastenders') Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre (Actor/Writer, 'Ellis') Sophie Badman (Script Researcher, 'The Crown') Sumrah Mohammed (Producer, 'Passenger') Suzanne Heathcote (Writer, 'The Thursday Murder Club' film) Thara Popoola (Writer, 'Queenie') Thomas Pullen (Digital Commissioner, Channel 4) Troy Hunter (Writer, 'Sex Education') Victoria Asare-Archer (Writer, 'Missing You')
Who We Are
Off Script started in the summer of 2023. Through camaraderie and community, we aim to demystify the industry we love.
Jessica (she/her) is a Development Executive and Executive Producer working for a public film fund. She previously worked as a Head of Development and Development Executive across UK independent production companies. Her experience in the industry spans film and television productions, the commercial sector (such as Channel 4 Drama commissioning), and as a Script Consultant for SVODs. Jessica started her career at Film4, working on projects including Ben Wheatley’s A FIELD IN ENGLAND. She produced a short film, BOG, the writing and directorial debut of a BIFA-nominated producer; the film screened at both domestic and international festivals. Jessica has been a mentor for The Writers Lab UK & Ireland, a judge for BFI Film Academy and Chapter’s Micro-Shorts Grants, a panel member for the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Showcase: Film, and most recently, a BAFTA Cymru jury member (TV Drama).
Abi is a former development executive, former journalist, who now writes for TV. Her script CUTTING CLASS was on the Brit List and she’s represented by Curtis Brown
"I'm so impressed with how warm & open the guests have been both times. You've created a really easy-going environment for meeting other creatives."
Caroline Maybe,
Writer
"The audience is the right balance of early-to-mid career professionals eager to connect, catch-up and gossip about the industry. I started going along with no connections, trying to break into development. I now go along as a development assistant. It works!"
Jasper Cresdee-Hyde,
Development Assistant
Bad Wolf
"I really value Off Script's focus on craft - everyone is there to explore ideas rather than to show off! The intimate venue means it's perfect for connecting with like-minded people over a drink - a far cry from the awkward posturing at some 'networking' events!"
Bella Heesom,
Writer
SEX EDUCATION
"Off Script is a really brilliant and generous initiative encouraging community and collaboration. I would massively recommend it to anyone interested in knowing more about storytelling. I’ve learnt some really useful things from the sessions - and met some wonderful people along the way!"
Jodie Brown,
Writer & Script Executive
RIVALS
"I’m hating this website. This means this stupidly generous, genuinely human and exceptionally rare initiative is out in the open. I do not endorse."
Asmara Gabrielle,
Writer & Actor
CHEMISTRY OF DEATH
"The Off-Script events are fantastic opportunities to get into the craft of screenwriting without the pretence of 'This is Networking'. I've met writers who weren't previously on my radar and whom I'd happily consider developing with and/or recommending for projects. That rare chance to have a chat rather than a 'general' is invaluable for making genuine connections"
Amanda C Lee,
Head of Development
Insight Management & Production
"Off Script is a brilliant opportunity for industry newcomers and veterans alike - it's a great place to make new connections wherever you are in your career. A huge thank you for providing this space for insightful discussion and collaboration! Long may it continue."
Danyèle Seignoret,
Development & Production Executive Channel 4
"I loved being a speaker for Off Script. The hosts were really clear in their expectations, and were there to assist every step of the way. The informal setting really eased the pressure on both speakers and guests alike, leading to really thoughtful discussion. The night was a really brilliant way to connect with members of the industry, both established and emerging."
Sumrah Mohammed,
Producer
PASSENGER and THE SPLIT S3
"Always a brilliant lineup of talks plus a chance to get together in a really supportive environment and discuss the industry. Love an Off Script event. Thank you!"