Clive Frayne -
Independent Development Producer - Filmutopia
Clive Frayne is an independent development producer who works in international film and theatre. As a development executive, he has worked with some of the most influential producers in British and European cinema.
He is best known for his innovative approach to development.
His ground-breaking contribution lies in the conception and implementation of process-driven development—a revolutionary methodology for nurturing screenplays. This approach has consistently demonstrated its effectiveness in translating the creative visions of writers and producers into successful cinematic productions. In the past eighteen months, two of his projects received BFI funding and three others were selected for Oscar-nominating film festivals.
Expanding his horizons, Clive is presently integrating process-driven development into the realm of professional theatre. Notably, he was the script doctor for a significant International Musical Theatre venture.
In his capacity as a visiting lecturer at the National Film and Television School in London, Clive offers valuable professional development and training to the industry. His focus encompasses screenwriting and script development, reaching a diverse array of international broadcasters and professional organisations spanning Europe and the Middle East.
His first book, ‘ The Process of Screenwriting, is the definitive work on process-driven screenplay development.
Dogma is the enemy of creativity
Good development helps the writer to communicate their story to the audience effectively. It’s about crafting a story that inspires the director and performers to create something outstanding.
“There’s no point writing another draft if you don’t have a compelling story outline — rewriting is all about preparation, process, and analysis”
“Clive Frayne”
Paperback and Kindle Versions Available via Amazon
My goal was to write the book about screenwriting I wish I’d been given as a newcomer. A book about how to find a script development process that works for each individual writer. It teaches tools and methods that make script development easier, faster, and more creative. Tools that work whether you prefer intuitive approaches or structured planning.
“Super helpful and intuitive book. Gives you a framework for effective planning for scripts without being didactic” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I've read many creative writing craft and skills books and got something from every single one, even those I didn't like much, but this book went straight in the top of my 'best books I'd highly recommend to other writers if asked' list “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“The author goes a long way to demystify the script development process and doesn’t rely on overly complicated graphs and flow charts like some consultants offer, but real examples from his own writing that illustrate that part of the process perfectly” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Little Books - Big Ideas
99% of the scripts and manuscripts submitted to agents, competitions, publishers, and production companies contain the same, very predictable errors. Errors that can be avoided if you have the right information.
I have co-written a series of micro-books with author and script editor Lucy V Hay designed to give concentrated information and pragmatic techniques. These books are concise, immediately useful, and low-cost.
