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A recruiter for a spiritual guidance group finds herself in grave danger as she uncovers a dark truth behind the mysterious disappearances of her recruits. Written by Lauren C Brits Read by Molly Lydon Study Screenwriting Online: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/online/postgraduate/writing-script-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/g...

A young woman, reeling from heartbreak, is gifted the latest AI to help her make a fresh start. As the AI learns and evolves into her ex boyfriend , she fall hard for the projection of her lost love. But as fantasy and reality blur, she must decide: reboot her heart or just hit ‘delete’ on the bot. Written by Fiona Georgiou Hunt Read by Beth Frigot Study Screenwriting Online: ⁠https://flexible.fal...

A writer is sent on an assignment to promote an English Stately House. While there, she meets a ghostly figure who reveals a dark secret. Written and read by Neema Kambona Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and audio dramas. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of...

This week on The Phantom Premise podcast, Julie and John discuss Rossio and Elliot's unproduced script for The Chronicles of John Carter. Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and script readings. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: https://podcasts.app...

1941, Germany. Whilst caring for her disabled son, a devoted mother is forced to harbour an injured Soviet pilot in her attic. As suspicion from her neighbours is aroused, she must risk everything to protect the people under her roof. Written by Mitra Kohnesheen Read by Beth Frígot Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and script readings. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmou...

In this episode of The Phantom Premise, Julie and John talk about Sean Connery's curious attempt to remake Thunderball (before he made Never Say Never Again). Underwater cities and robot sharks are just the beginning of his problems... Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and script readings. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-scr...

On this episode of The Phantom Premise, Julie and John discuss Chris Columbus' unproduced Daredevil script from the mid 90s. Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and script readings. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/g...

This episode first aired in 2022. Brad, Marcus and Caleb share their thoughts on the The Two Towers. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/the-script-department/id6442503874 The Short-Fi Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/sho...

This episode first aired in 2019. A young war veteran and former Olympian turns to professional wrestling in an attempt to raise the spirits of an 8-year-old child. Written by Tom Burrows Read by Ruth Hayes Music by Michael Oliver Check out our site, thescriptdepartment.net for more about all things screenwriting and updates on our show. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/...

This episode originally aired in 2022. Fiona and John discuss Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: Visit our website: Follow us on LinkedIn: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on Facebook: Listen to our podcasts on your favourite podcast serv...

This episode originally aired in 2022. Marcus, Caleb and John discuss The Fellowship of the Ring, the first entry of Peter Jackson's epic trilogy. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our Channel for FULL EPISODES: Visit our website: Follow us on LinkedIn: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on Facebook: Listen to our podcasts on your favourite po...

An undistinguished actor in need of hip replacement surgery plays a cleaner on a reality television show in the hopes of reigniting her career and paying for her operation. As the show progresses, her on-screen value soars while her dignity plummets. Written and read by Belinda Lees Check out our site, thescriptdepartment.net for more about all things screenwriting and updates on our show. Subscri...

This episode originally aired in 2022. Lorna and Fiona review Netflix's Luckiest Girl Alive. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts:  ⁠https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment⁠ Visit our website:  ⁠https://www.thescriptdepartment.net⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn:  ⁠https://www.linkedin...

This episode originally aired in 2022. We review Ridley Scott's Prometheus to see if we can tidy up some of the fuzzy logic. Presented by Brad Brookes. Visit our website:  ⁠https://www.thescriptdepartment.net⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn:  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment⁠ Follow us on Instagram:  ⁠http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartment⁠ Follow us on Facebook:  ⁠https://www.fa...

This episode originally aired in 2022. Brad and Marcus discuss The Shawshank Redemption and ask whether or not it deserves its place as an all-time classic. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our Channel for FULL EPISODES:  ⁠https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment⁠ Visit our website:  ⁠https://www.thescriptdepartment.net⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn: ...

This episode originally aired in 2022. Fiona, Eva and Jennifer discuss Amy Poehler's Moxie. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts:  ⁠https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment⁠ Visit our website:  ⁠https://www.thescriptdepartment.net⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn:  ⁠https://www.linkedin....

This episode originally aired in 2022. This week's episode of The Phantom Premise (formerly The Great Hollywood Rewrite) we try to fix the gaping plotholes of The Dark Knight Rises. Presented by Brad Brookes. Visit our website:  ⁠https://www.thescriptdepartment.net⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn:  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment⁠ Follow us on Instagram:  ⁠http://instagram.com/the...

This episode originally aired in 2022. Marcus, Mat and John share their thoughts on Ridley Scott's seminal science fiction classic, Blade Runner. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our Channel for FULL EPISODES:  ⁠https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment⁠ Visit our website:  ⁠https://www.thescriptdepartment.net⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn:  ⁠https...

This episode originally aired in 2022. A traumatised victim of intimate partner violence is struggling to maintain her equilibrium as a yoga teacher in a new community. Her fragile health is threatened by the unexpected arrival of her ex-partner. Written by Belinda Lees Read by Ruth Hayes For more great stories, visit www.thescriptdepartment.net Subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything...

This epsiode originally aired in 2022. This week we review Ridley Scott's Prometheus to see if we can tidy up some of the fuzzy logic. Presented by Brad Brookes. Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

This episode originally aired in 2023. Fiona and Lorna discuss Fleabag and it's adaptation from stage to screen. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www....

This week, in preparation for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Julie and John look at the rejected 2008 screenplay for the fourth film in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, written by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas. Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartme...

This episode originally aired in 2022. Marcus and Fiona discuss Hitchcock's Psycho from 1960 and see if it deserves a place in The Script Department vaults. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our Channel for FULL EPISODES: https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https:...

Eve, an elderly widow, has lived alone in her cottage for years. Frail and scared to leave her home, she spends her days avoiding neighbours and old friends. That is, until a mischievous dog shows up, disturbs her peace, and leads her out into the world. Written by Katie Sullivan Read by Beth Frigot Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and script readings. Subscribe so you don’t miss anyth...

This episode originally aired in 2022.  Marcus and John go off on a rant today... Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our Channel: https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/t...