Online FREE London Screenwriters Festival Launches!

[Chris Jones]

View in browser → For the third year in a row, we are running our online weekend London Screenwriters Festival event, and YOU are invited. Two packed days of inspirational, instructional and practical sessions, seminars, workshops and talks on screenwriting and storytelling. So if  if you want to dive in and support me and Bob on the crazy Tiswas style journey of a two day online festival, then that would be GRAND! Tickets are pay-what-you-want, we are suggesting a fiver, which is crazy value for the experience. Follow the link and check out the feedback from last year... SIGN UP HERE What will you get? Practical insight into how to better write a script to get produced in 2026. Inspiration to keep going. You KNOW LondonSWF is like rocket fuel to the creative soul. Online chat means connecting with other writers too. All delivered to your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. Playback for one month. I mean come on, we have AMAZING speakers lined up to help YOU get your script polished, pitch ready and producer friendly for 2026. ‘This two day online event was insane in the best possible way… the back to back to back quality conversations were an adrenaline rush, the crew hosting were a party and the vibe was always up! I don’t even know any of these people but I love them already, and am so inspired to start writing my stories. This community is seriously the new happy place, and I hope for many collaborations in person. Thankyou LSF!’ Sarah Thomas Moffat // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The weekend was wall-to-wall electric, mind-blowing, redefining, inspirational, and thought-provoking. I would even go as far as life-changing!’ Deborah Hodgetts // Comedy Writer/Writer-Producer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am blown away by the amazing programm, the wonderful chair-dances that lift up any writer’s spirit, the impressive and well rounded line-up of highly competent and acomplished guest speakers, the great moderators : amazeballs from A to Z!’ Lavinia // Creative producer / Writer / Actress ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thank you for today! An epic conference!’ Ellie Wallace // Screenwriter ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great energy, lots of solid movie examples. Great hosts and guests.’ Christopher Phillips // Filmmaker, writer, script contest reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Five star tutors live, with chances to ask questions and network with other writers, plus writing exercise prompts in between the sessions and epic trailer music…’ H Jones // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved the chat function and finding out what people do.’ Joanne Simmonds // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved the interactive bit of writing , this really helped me out.’ Alison Hogge // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great speakers and really positive vibes has made me feel really hopeful and raring to go!’ Nikki Williams // Screenwriter ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I liked the relentless back to back reel of outstanding shows – I couldn’t leave the screen. There was eventually a 5 minute break, where I walked the dog, did the washing, cleaned the house and had a comfort break. Highly recommended!’ Alan Cross // Writer, Director, Filmmaker ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It was amazingly informative. This is my first LSF event so I wasn’t sure what to expect, I’m so happy that I tapped in. These spaces are rare in the UK, but invaluable knowledge has been shared in such an accessible way. The Virgin’s Promise was a real lightbulb moment for me. I’d been writing this without knowing that there was already a framework for it.’ Caroline // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was the best, new fest I have experienced all year. All about writing, all about the art and different perspectives. Loved it.’ Ami // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Everything was a light bulb moment for me! Such a variety of experienced speakers sharing their knowledge, wisdom and skills about all aspects of the writing craft’ Dora Holden // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I don’t think I had fully grasped the idea of creating to create, not for success, before attending London Screenwriter’s festival 2025’ Lewis Oliver // Filmmaker, Camera Operator ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thanks for everything! Such great speakers! (Thanks for the replay! I watched a couple of the sessions two times!) The Hero’s Journey segments were AMAZING! Thanks, Thanks, Thanks!’ Maggie // Screenwriter ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘No matter how many sessions I attend, every single one will have an “aha” moment for me. It could be something new that I’ve just learnt, or something that I’ve been reminded of and will help me get unstuck. Sweet!’ Barbara Skubic // Screenwriter ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Through the writing exercise, I realized that my main character’s world view is the mirror opposite of her niece’s and that the niece is now going to go on the journey with her.’ Candace Egan // Professor, documentarian, screenwriter ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic content and insightful snippets from industry legends and the opportunity to see and participate in informal chats with hundreds of like-minded creatives’ Nik Ilukkumbure // Comedy Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I can attend even if I cannot go to London. I can be at my home and avoid travel away from work and family.’ Maria Morancho // Writer / Director ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This online festival has been so inspiring and the sessions easy to follow with amazing professionals speaking on so many different aspects of writing and the whole film industry. Wow my mind is buzzing ! And I loved the chat section, meeting otjers and reading their questions and thoughts. Brilliant, can’t wait for more!’ Johanna Reeve-Alexander // Screenwriter ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Excellent content, really good atmosphere in the online chat. My first LSWF, very impressed.’ Jennie Terry // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What you’ve given me, knowledge above the industry is priceless. Thank you ’ Lashaunda Alexander // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Very well organised, the speakers were amazing and so generous with their advice. The replay link is very much appreciated as so much information was shared that I’ll have to go back to rewatch and make sure I didn’t miss anything.’ Georgia Goodman // Actor, Writer, Producer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It as been absolutely amazing. So good to hear it from such an awesome range of writers. Everyone has been so kind and open. Invaluable advice! So helpful – whether new or seasoned as it is also a great reminder. A really supportive festival. Thank you!!!’ Stephanie // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Easy to access, presentation clear on the screen and great to see other attendees chat.’ Freddie P Peters // Writer, author of three thrillers series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of energy and great advice’ Kim Dodge // Writer, Actress ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Incredible event, with so much useful information and fabulous speakers. Thank you so much for organising this – amazing!’ Henrietta Hardy // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Really great speakers offering informative talks which were appealing to writers at all levels and the days were really well structured.’ Lisa Shepherd // Therapist and Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved he dancing (I did dance each time!), the top quality of all the speakers and the fun but professional quality of you who present the Festival’ Eric Collins // Screenwriter & Script Editor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved the stellar cast of characters who played their roles perfectly. Also, the dancing!’ Neroli Wesley // Writer, animator, director, singer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Really incredible content! I was impressed at the level of sessions, especially since it was free! And loved the dancing! A really fun added touch.’ Trinette Faint // Screenwriter, novelist, actress ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thank you for your ongoing ‘fantasticness’ with your events. it´s incredibly helpful, insightful an joyful to take part in your different festivals.’ Miriam // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It’s very-well produced for an online conference. I love the integration of the interstitials (even the cheesy game-show bit) and the writing exercises. The dance breaks are great – they help infuse a bit of energy and fun into the day!’ Aimee Link // Screenwriter, Production Consultant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazeballs!!! The vibe and the rage of professionals you managed to line up to share their knowledge.’ Lynne Garner // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I liked the breadth of content, the effort put in to make sure there was plenty of time for questions, and the chance to catch up and rewatch’ Bernadette Lynn // Writer/novelist ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am watching replay again and again! You generously opened up the world to us and all of us in Africa thank you!’ Marina Bekker // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great diversity and depth of experience. Friendly and fun, I wanted to spend time with all these people and was keen to’ Freddie P Peters // Author of three thriller series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved it all – a fantastic mix of entertaining and informative talks but I especially loved the sessions on the comics journey with Steve Kaplan and adhoc q and a with Lucy Linger on making your own short movie’ Emily Southall // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I don’t know how you topped day one, but you did. I’m inspired, amazed, and blessed for the new community I have gained’ Trinette Faint // Screenwriter, novelist, actress ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The guest presentors were fantastic — generous, actionable, informed topics and information for the writer. I especially appreciated the different ponts of view offereed and different creative spaces represented. Loved the one minute writing exercises that, in real time, demonstrated Campbell’s Heroes Journey thesis — brilliant. Thank you so much!’ Kathleen Caprario-Ulrich // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fabulous event! Thank you to the whole team and all the presenters for such a wonderful series of inspiring ideas over an absolutely packed weekend. I’m even more excited about the real festival in April now!’ Brian Barnes // Director ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing quality of speakers and brilliant that we could watch from home!’ Tania Tay // Screenwriter ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW LSFOnline was the most amazing, intensely inspiring weekend full of nuggets of wisdom. The energy each speaker brought and their passion created a unique online experience, and the interaction on the chat with other attendees made it really interactive. I filled up a book of notes and my mind is buzzing’ Jo Reeve-Alexander // Produced screenwriter with a passion for comedy-drama ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I like that I can do it from home, rewatch, not get exhausted by travel or uncomfortable sitting on top of a long day of seminars. I like that the time can be a bit more flexible and I like being part of something that his happening in multiple countries.’  Leilani Holmes // Writer | Filmmaker | Actor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved the varied guests and subjects and that the hosts kept us all fired up throughout. The heros journey 60 second thing (loved that) and that there was time enough for Q+A’s and the connection to other writers.’ Caroline Grebbell // Supervising Art Director (TV/film) wanting to jump departments into Screenwriting ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Friendly, professional – a fantastic way to link with other writers’ Clare Collins // Writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! What an amazing ride the weekend has been. Kudos to Chris Jones, Bob Schultz, Jan and all of the speakers/creatives. This has reignited the LSF spark within my heart, which is now burning bright. I had not realised how much I had missed you all, and I cannot wait to see you in person in London, at the London Screenwriters Festival – up live and in person.’ Deborah Hodgetts // Comedy Writer/Writer-Producer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fabulous content; inspiring speakers; easy to navigate online.’ Catherine Veitch // Children’s book author ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ See you there! Sign up HERE. Chris Jones LondonSWF Other Events The London Screenwriters' Festival 2026 (April 10th to 12th) The biggest and most exhilarating screenwriting event on the planet with hundreds of speaks and a thousand delegates. Pitching, sessions, advice, networking. Three days of pure screenwriting rocket-fuel for the soul! MORE ‘Attending the London Screenwriters Festival is one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life.The festival was an incredible whirlwind of opportunity, impressively organised, with a diverse array of speakers and opportunities to learn, engage and practically put your skills to the test with pitching’ Emily Fuller // Screenwriter ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(actually, 1,000,000 stars) The Plot Thickens with Eleanor Greene (April 25th and 26th) A two-day practical and professional development workshop for screenwriters wanting to break into TV, get noticed, represented, commissioned and produced. MORE ‘Eleanor’s industry insight was both eye opening and inspiring. Highly recommend.’ Mikey // Screenwriter ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Talent Campus 10.0 (Applications now open) Do you want to participate in a coach and mentor led intensive and immersive screenwriting course for six weeks? Welcome to the Screenwriters’ Talent Campus: Total Immersion…  MORE ‘A life-changing experience that I cannot recommend highly enough.’ Anika Patel // Screenwriter ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Script Reading with Lucy V Hay (Sat 13 June to Sun 14 June) Join us for this intensive two-day online workshop that breaks down the art and craft of reading scripts to help improve your own writing, to also improve your feedback for other writers and most importantly, to earn you money as a professional reader. Delivered online. MORE ‘Lucy is so informative and charismatic, that it is impossible not to be drawn in, engaged and educated whilst being entertained the whole time. Truly an inspiration!’ Michael Brand // Writer, actor and filmmaker ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Podcast Ep9: Meet Screenwriter Anthony Horowitz Anthony Horowitz’s journey into screenwriting began with what he calls pure desperation – not his own, but that of the producers of Robin of Sherwood who needed someone to write for their show. With no television writing experience whatsoever, Horowitz literally bought a “How to Write Television” book and taught himself the craft. LISTEN HERE     London Screenwriters Festival Ltd Ealing Studios Ealing Green London, London W5 5EP GB Unsubscribe