Clive Frayne -
Head of Development - Script Compass
Clive Frayne is the Head of Development at Script Compass, an award-winning team that offers professional development to independent producers and filmmakers. He is best known in the industry 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. The projects cultivated under his guidance consistently attract high-level talent and financial investment. A significant number of these projects have also secured major international competition wins and accolades.
Expanding his horizons, Clive is presently integrating process-driven development into the realm of professional theatre. Notably, he is spearheading the development of a significant International Musical Theatre venture. Furthermore, Clive is currently writing two new books on process driven development and the art of rewriting.
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 debut book, ‘ The Process of Screenwriting, stands as 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.
“Screenwriting isn’t rewriting — it’s 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” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️