Short films are a great and accessible way to get your feet wet as a multihyphenate (writer-producer, writer-director), and give you real world experience to set yourself apart. In the Shorts Consult, you will submit your short film script (20 pages max) to the exec of your choice, and have a 30 minute notes call to discuss feedback on pacing, character, dialogue and tone, how to elevate marketability, and strategy for next steps.
Questions? Email terra@roadmapwriters.com!
I am currently interested in thrillers and comedies. My passion is for story, including meaning, so even on a genre project, I am looking for that deeper story that will glue audiences to their seats.
I am looking for commercial projects that have high artistic ambitions, think genre films that can play at Sundance/Tribeca/SXSW etc.
Pure horror, or bodily horror, musicals. Not so interested in zombies for the sake of zombies.
Annika Ranin is BIFA longlisted producer based in London but working internationally.
Since 2019 Annika Ranin has been running a London-based production company Unmannered Limited which focuses on feature films, both narrative and documentary, with a strong artistic approach and international commercial viability. The company had its first release in 2021 with a feature documentary BOARDERS and is currently finishing its second feature MY EVEREST. Additionally, Annika has a slate of narrative projects in development, including a UK-based folk horror and a US-based thriller.
Annika Ranin has a strong understanding of the business side of independent film. Previously Ranin worked in international film finance, where she was involved in sourcing projects for investment.
Annika Ranin has a background in journalism and before she entered the film industry she worked as a journalist and radio host creating engaging stories for a variety of mediums. In 2021 she made her directorial debut with a feature documentary titled BOARDERS.
Annika is an absolute joy to speak with. Her suggestions will be applied to the screenplay without question. If I had to rate this experience, on a scale of 1 to 10, it would be a 10 all day long. Excellent work by all.
~ Mark Veau & Michael Savino
Media House Films
After registering, you will receive instructions on how to submit your material in your order confirmation email. After submitting your material, please allow 3-4 weeks to receive proposed times for scheduling your call with the exec.
**Please note short film script consultation material is limited to 20 pages maximum.
Be sure to familiarize yourself with Roadmap's Code of Conduct.
Questions? Email terra@roadmapwriters.com
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration for a refund or Roadmap gift card if you have not yet submitted your material for review. However, once your material has been received by Roadmap, your registration cannot be canceled. Having revised material or a desire to retroactively apply a discount or gift card code are not grounds for cancellation, refunds, or gift card credit. Once your material has been submitted, the only acceptable grounds for cancellation and a refund or gift card credit is an unforeseen, ongoing emergency on the part of either the writer or the exec resulting in more than 6 weeks without any scheduling update from the exec via direct contact or Roadmap, or a sudden change in the exec's ongoing availability. In the instance of an irreconcilable scheduling issue, the writer may still receive a written feedback report from the exec. In this case, the writer is not entitled to a refund or gift card credit as the exec has read the submitted material and provided written feedback in lieu of the call.