Lantern — Practical Support for Independent Filmmakers
The road to the green light
Real-world film insight from a working writer-director-producer actively developing and packaging feature projects.
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 — £30
Full Session — £50
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
BESPOKE WRITING & PRODUCTION SERVICES
Every project needs something different. Alongside our fixed-price support, Lantern offers bespoke writing, development and production services tailored to your project.
Services include:
• Professional Final Draft screenplay formatting
• Conversion of Word, Google Docs and PDF scripts into Final Draft
• Treatments, synopses and loglines
• Script rewrites and dialogue polish
• Pitch-deck writing and project copy
• Director statements and producer biographies
• Funding and partnership applications
• Script and package development
• Paid producer and packaging support
• Commissioned short and feature screenplays
Tell us about your project, what support you need and your preferred deadline. We’ll review the material and provide a clear quote before any work begins.