Lantern
The road to the green light
Real-world film insight from a working writer-director-producer actively developing and packaging feature projects.
Film Strategy & Packaging
Most filmmaking advice comes from people who aren’t actually making films.
Lantern is built from real experience — what works, what doesn’t, and how projects actually move.
No theory. No fluff. Just what works.
A clear written breakdown of your script, concept or package.
– What’s working
– What isn’t
– Market positioning
– What to fix next
A focused one-to-one session to break down your project and where it sits.
– Script or concept discussion
– Positioning and packaging insight
– Casting and finance perspective
– Clear next steps following the call
A complete breakdown of your project, combining written feedback and a one-to-one session.
– Script review with structured notes
– 20-minute call to go through key points
– Positioning and packaging direction
– Casting and finance perspective
– Clear next steps to move the project forward
Script Review — £25
20-Min Call — £40
Full Session — £50
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Lantern is a strategy and packaging programme by Velvet Waltz Pictures.
Created by Kal Dhillon — Writer, Director, Producer
Velvet Waltz Pictures
Currently developing and packaging the feature film A Mistaken Obsession
How films actually come together — from the idea to getting it in front of the right people.
Clear, direct and to the point.
Film Finance Strategy Guide — £5

