Hi all,
I’m a London-based writer/director currently developing my debut feature film, Idle Hands. A performance-led dramedy set within the UK theatre world. It leans heavily on character, rhythm, and atmosphere, with a grounded tone that occasionally slips into something more surreal.
I’ve been developing this for a while now (many drafts, a lot of tightening, a fair bit of suffering in the process), and I’m at the stage where I need to start building a small, committed team around it.
Not looking for names on a list — looking for collaborators who actually want to build something.
Where the project is at:
- Script in active refinement (strong structure in place)
- Producer circling (not yet locked)
- Clear tone and creative direction
- Moving toward packaging and development funding (BFI, Film4, etc.)
- Planning a short proof-of-concept as a stepping stone
Who I’m looking for (UK-based ideally):
- Producer (development-focused) — someone story-driven who wants to help shape and package the project
- Line Producer / Production Manager — to start grounding the film in reality early (budget, logistics, feasibility)
- Casting Director — performance is everything here, so this is a key creative role
- 1st AD — calm, organised, and able to handle a performance-led set without killing the energy
- Production Designer — to help define the visual identity of the theatre spaces and environments
- Editor — strong sense of rhythm and pacing, especially with performance-driven material
- VFX Artist — this film leans heavily on atmosphere and internal states through the symbolic use of a fox 🦊 (yep, you heard me)
If you’re someone who:
- Cares about story and character above all else
- Wants to build something from the ground up
- Understands the reality of indie filmmaking (grit required, glamour optional)
- Is interested in something longer-term rather than a one-off job
I’d genuinely love to connect.
I’ve got a one-pager and sample material I can share privately if it sounds like your kind of thing.
Drop a comment or DM me for contact info — even if it’s just to have a conversation.
— Malcolm