SCRIPT CONSULTANCY

After another lengthy break, it's that time again where I curate the most constructive and choice insights from the Fab 50: a collective made up of talented actresses and women in other roles within the film and TV industries. In what is likely to be the last in the series, I wanted to drill down into what actually goes into creating strong female roles. And in this final article, I've managed to feature all fifty of the fabulous actresses and female film professionals. A tou

Thanks to a busy summer of script consults and writing commissions, it's been a long wait for this third article in the series. But we're here now – that's the main thing. So without further ado let's dig deeper into the contrasts between male and female lead roles in today's screen stories. In this article I wanted to explore how male and female roles differ. And then perhaps if we can get a clear handle on these distinctions, we might better understand how to improve the pa

Following a fantastic response to the opening article (not read it? See the link at the end of this one.) I bring you the sequel. I sincerely hope it's more The Godfather Part 2 than Speed 2! And in deference to those who have read part 1, I'm going to skip the introduction and cut right to the chase. What better way to open an article about clichés than to start with one, right?! There are countless clichés in movies and television. The hard-drinking detective, the career cr

Unless you've been hiding under a rock the last twelve months, you'll know that 2018 has been coined the Year of the Woman. And this has brought a belated focus on how women are portrayed on our screens. While a positive shift does seem to be occurring, much more can be done to improve the representation of female characters. And as all stories begin with the writer, it's our responsibility to initiate further change. But I know from many of you that there is considerable con