The Brit List 2025: Showcasing the Future of British Screenwriting Talent
The Brit List, a premier platform dedicated to highlighting emerging British screenwriting talent, has announced its highly anticipated lineup for 2025, featuring the best unproduced film and TV scripts. Since its inception in 2007, The Brit List has aimed to celebrate exceptional British voices, compiling its annual selection based on recommendations from a diverse range of industry professionals, including production companies, talent agencies, financiers, and broadcasters.
This year’s list serves as a reflection of current industry tastes and trends, showcasing a remarkable balance of male and female writers, with half of the featured talents representing historically underrepresented voices. For the 2025 edition, at least seven recommendations were required for inclusion, resulting in 15 standout scripts crafted by 16 talented writers.
Leading the pack is "Don’t Even Go There" by Robert Cawsey. This feature film blends comedy and horror in a gripping tale about a family hiking trip in Wales that takes a terrifying turn when an ancient monster is unleashed, seeking vengeance on the locals.
In second place, "P.O.V" by Dylan and Blake Ritson—known for his role as Oscar Van Rijn in The Gilded Age—presents a thought-provoking story set in a dystopian future where state-issued glasses shape people’s perceptions of reality. A faulty prescription leads the protagonist, Lyle, to discover a truth he wishes he could unsee.
"Discretion," penned by Dylan Brady, known for his role in Andor, secures the third spot. This erotic thriller follows struggling actor Jacob, who, after being offered a nannying job by a successful producer and her movie star husband, devises a plan to seduce them, unaware that he is stepping into a dangerous trap.
Alexandra Arlango, founder and director of The Brit List, shared her excitement about this year’s selection: "We have an impressive array of unique voices that transport audiences to fresh, bold worlds. Notably, this year features a significant number of scripts in the sci-fi and horror genres, balanced by an influx of comedic narratives. It’s telling that many scripts on The Brit List 2025 have not yet attached a production company, reflecting the challenges facing the film and TV industries today. It underscores the importance of taking creative risks and supporting exceptional storytelling."
Historically, nearly one in four scripts featured on The Brit List have gone on to be produced, with notable successes including The King’s Speech, Paddington, and The Favourite. The writers featured in The Brit List 2025, supported by partners like Audible and the Film Distributors’ Association, will benefit from a comprehensive six-month program. This initiative includes weekly seminars with industry insiders, covering essential topics such as personal finance, mental health, pitching strategies, and personal branding.
Discover the Brit List 2025 Scripts
1. Don’t Even Go There
Writer: Robert Cawsey (Curtis Brown)
Producers: Available
Genre: Comedy Horror
Summary: A family hike in Wales goes awry when an ancient monster seeks revenge on the locals.
2. P.O.V
Writers: Dylan and Blake Ritson (Curtis Brown)
Producers: Available
Genre: Elevated Sci-Fi
Summary: In a dystopian world where state-issued glasses dictate perspectives, a faulty prescription forces Lyle to confront an unsettling reality.
3. Discretion
Writer: Dylan Brady (Knight Hall)
Producers: Kudos
Genre: Erotic Thriller
Summary: A struggling actor’s ambition leads him to a dangerous entanglement with a powerful couple.
4. Revolting
Writer: Jack Holden (Independent Talent Group)
Producers: Available
Genre: Drama
Summary: A dramatic retelling of the British gay liberation movement from 1970 to 1990, inspired by activist Lisa Power.
5. Always Greener
Writer: Lewis Wren (Curtis Brown)
Producers: Available
Genre: High Concept Rom-Com
Summary: A struggling artist gets a unique chance to swap lives with his successful doppelganger, but at a significant emotional cost.
6. Chasing the Night
Writer: Abraham Adeyemi (Casarotto)
Producers: Available
Genre: Romance
Summary: Former lovers reencounter each other in Athens, where past hurdles seem distant. Can they rekindle their relationship in one night?
7. The Widow Making Syndicate
Writer: Bethan Moore (The Agency)
Producers: Available
Genre: Crime/Black Comedy Drama
Summary: In early 20th-century Hungary, a knitting club takes drastic measures against their abusive husbands, leading to a riveting trial.
8. Winging It
Writer: Wisdom Charis (Curtis Brown)
Producers: Available
Genre: Comedy Drama
Summary: Newly orphaned, Steady navigates grief and adult responsibilities, all while managing her father’s van company with her quirky friends.
9. Maternal
Writer: Adam Tindall (Unrepresented)
Producers: Available
Genre: Offbeat Action Thriller
Summary: A mother and her teenage son flee their mundane lives as her secret past as a master assassin catches up with them.
10. Children of the State
Writer: Sarah Louise Madden (Casarotto)
Producers: Available
Genre: Dystopian Thriller
Summary: Set in a future where children are taken by the state if families cannot afford them, a doctor grapples with her role in this society.
11. Sweatshop Boy
Writer: Arran Shargall (Unrepresented)
Producers: Available
Genre: Workplace Drama
Summary: A fast-fashion assistant uncovers a scandal that could destroy the industry, forcing him to choose between his career and ethics.
12. For Such a Time as This
Writer: Stephanie Yamson (Casarotto)
Producers: Five Acts Productions
Genre: Drama
Summary: Four friends navigate love and ambition in modern London, their bonds tested by tragedy.
13. Darling of the Right, Enemy of My People
Writer: Mahad Ali (The Agency)
Producers: Available
Genre: Political Thriller
Summary: A headteacher’s unexpected candidacy for mayor forces her to confront her values and the complexities of her diverse community.
*14. I’m Fcking Amazing*
Writer: Anoushka Warden (Independent Talent Group)
Producers: Fifth Season in association with Bond Group Entertainment
Genre: Comedy Drama
Summary:* A newly engaged woman on a quest to understand her sexual desires embarks on a humorous journey of self-discovery.
15. Sovereign
Writer: Chloe Mai White (Independent Talent Group)
Producers: Available
Genre: Political Financial Thriller
Summary: A government lawyer faces a national crisis when the UK cannot pay its debts, all while her personal life unravels.
Explore the diverse and captivating narratives in The Brit List 2025, and witness the future of British storytelling unfold!
