Phase 1 — Script Development

At 848 Washington Media, script development isn’t guesswork—it’s precision storytelling built for the marketplace. Our screenplays are crafted by award-winning British and American writers with over 70 years of combined experience, including BAFTA nominations and major studio successes. But what truly sets us apart is our process: from the very first draft, our Creative Development Head (former Paramount executive) collaborates directly with our Head of Production and Head of Sales to integrate production notes, sales strategies, and financial insights.

This means your screenplay isn’t just a beautiful artistic draft tossed into the dark—it’s a strategically engineered blueprint that investors, distributors, and talent can immediately recognize as viable. Every outline, draft, and polish is shaped with precision: structurally compelling, production-ready, and positioned to attract A-list talent and financing. The result is a script that not only moves hearts but also moves projects forward—bridging art and commerce in a way few development teams can deliver.