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Script Compass is an award-winning development team that offers professional development packages to independent producers, filmmakers, and screenwriters.
We offer a unique form of script analysis and consultation. A methodology that focuses on an analysis of what made it onto the page, understanding the audience’s journey through the film, and cinematic storytelling. Clive brings a wealth of production experience to that team. Experience that allows him to shape projects, so they fit the project’s funding and distribution strategy.
His first book, The Process, of Screenwriting, shared his unique approach to script development. An approach he has presented several times as a speaker at the London Screenwriter’s Festival.
Clive also designs and delivers professional development courses for the National Film and Television School, and several universities. He specialises in script development for independent film, script analysis and innovative approaches to character design.
Reviews
Harrigan (2013)
British Crime Drama with a Twist
When someone says "British Crime Drama" I know what to expect, either Danny Dyer or another Mockney Guy Ritchie knock-off. So, it was a real delight to see that Harrigan is neither. Instead of geezers and shooters, Harrigan is moody, dark and tense crime drama set in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the 1970's. Stephen Tompkinson is a refreshing change from the usual, in that he delivers a powerful, but essentially understated performance in the main role. The same is true of the supporting cast, who manage to give very solid performances. On top of this, the film is beautifully shot. James McAleer, the DOP, has managed to get just the right balance between the darkness of the story and the warm tones of the period. The movie is based on the real life experiences of a retired copper, and because if this it does offer up some new ideas, whilst not deviating too far from what you'd expect from a maverick cop drama. It's a brave production team that takes on a period drama on a British independent movie budget, but this one manages to pull it off with a certain amount of style.