BBC

The Spec Script

Script Consultant Philip Shelley explains why spec scripts are fundamental to the industry and shares some great advice. As the dates for our next annual Open Call will be announced very soon, we ...
Los Angeles Times

R.I.P. for the spec script, long a source of some of Hollywood’s most beloved films

The once-mighty movie “spec” script, long a source of some of Hollywood’s most-beloved films, was pronounced dead after a lengthy illness. As befits many screen legends, the spec script died alone and ...
BBC

What Makes a Great Spec Script

With our Open Call submission window approaching, BBC Writersroom Development Producer, Usman Mullan has some valuable advice on what makes a great spec script. Usman Mullan is a Development Producer ...
BBC

The Spec Script

As the dates for our next annual Open Call will be announced very soon, we turned to Script Consultant Philip Shelley to outline some of the key things you should be thinking about if you are ...