Development, Feedback and Exhibition Consultancy
Helping filmmakers develop stronger stories and navigate funding, festivals and exhibition.
Whether you're developing your first short film, preparing a feature for funding, or getting ready to navigate the festival circuit, I can offer thoughtful, constructive feedback to help you strengthen your work.
Drawing on my experience as a twice BFI-supported writer and filmmaker, festival programmer and film exhibition researcher, I can work with filmmakers at different stages of development to refine projects, prepare submissions and think strategically about where their films fit within the festival landscape.
How I Can Help:
Script Feedback:
A detailed written report on your short film script, focusing on story, structure, character, dialogue, pacing and emotional impact.
Ideal for
First drafts
Before funding submissions
Before sending to producers
Story Development:
One-to-one support developing your project from idea to treatment.
This might include:
Refining your concept
Strengthening structure
Developing character arcs
Identifying themes
Improving emotional clarity
Treatment & Pitch Deck Feedback
Constructive feedback on written treatments and visual pitch decks.
Ideal for
Funding applications
Producer meetings
Development labs
Pitching
Funding Application Feedback
Drawing on my own experience securing BFI funding for both short and feature development, I can offer feedback on clarity, structure and communicating your creative vision.
Festival & Exhibition Strategy
Drawing on my festival success as a filmmaker, experience as a festival curator and programmer and my ongoing research into film exhibition, I can help you to build a festival and exhibition strategy suited to both you and your short film that is within your budget, whilst navigating the festival landscape.
Ideal for
First time filmmakers & early career
Choosing film festivals
Thinking beyond festivals
Audience Development
Positioning your film
Why work with me?
Experience:
Recipient of BFI Short Film Funding
Recipient of BFI Network Early Development Funding
Multi-award Winning Filmmaker across fiction and documentary
Screenplay used by the BFI in creative producer workshops
Founder of the Flikkers LGBTQ+ Online Film Festival during the COVID pandemic.
Producer of public film events with Amnesty International local groups
Festival programming experience
Film exhibition researcher
MA in Documentary Filmmaking from The Northern Film School
My Approach
My aim isn't to rewrite your work or tell you how your story should be told. Instead, I provide honest, constructive feedback that helps you identify your strengths, solve story problems and develop projects with greater confidence while staying true to your own voice.
FAQ'S
What genres do you work with?
I am open to working with all genres including documentary. I am particularly interested in working with films and filmmakers that centre women, non-binary and LGBTQ+ stories.
Do you only work with short films?
I work primarily with short films, as that is my expertise, but can help with feature film story development & treatment/pitch deck development.
Can we have a zoom call?
Yes, my availability for videocalls is evenings and weekends. I am happy to provide both written feedback and feedback over phone or video, depending on preference and availability.
Contact:
If you'd like to contact me to discuss your project or request a quote, I'd love to hear from you.
Either contact me via using the contact form, directly on the email below, or on Instagram.