In general I am a bit of an idiot. I love writing (most of the time) and have written a number of scripts and short stories over the years, but have always been a bit of a coward when it comes to putting myself (and my work) out there for people to see/enjoy/critique. However, this year, I thought I would change that and, while I haven’t exactly been prolific, I already have a quite exciting development to look forward to…

Screams by the Sea 2025

where I will be pitching my screenplay “DRIVE-IN” as one of the lucky 4 finalists in their Screenplay Competition.

It’s a fantastic chance to pitch an idea in front of industry professionals with the potential for a production deal at the end of it all.

Terrifying, but amazing.

But that’s not all, the Festival is shaping up to be a fantastic day if teh schedule is anything to go by and, with passes at just £24 with some limited single film tickets available at £7, it really is a no brainer, especially if you are in the area two weeks today on 29th March.

It’s only the second year SCREAMS BY THE SEA has taken place but it is already building a reputation among fans and we can only hope that this is just the beginning of what will become a regular helping of horror down south!

There are 5 feature films showing through the day, kicking off with Scarlet Blue and ending with Strange Darling. If you have the stomach, then you can fill that horror sandwich with Suicide for Beginners, The Daemon and Time Travel is Dangerous as well as enjoying a selection of shorts, talks and panels throughout the day. If that isn’t enough to tempt you, then check out the trailer below.

And don’t forget, I am going to be there pitching DRIVE-IN!

“It’s not just tyres getting slashed tonight”

So come along and say ‘Hi’ or just cheer at the end of my pitch!

You can find out more at SCREAMS BY THE SEA where you can read about all the exciting events of the day, the movies, the panels as well as buy tickets and find out more about the Festival Director, Radi Nikolov.

Come along to Pavilion Dance South West in Bournemouth on 29th March, it is shaping up to be one hell of a day!