Luca Kerrison TV and Film blog

Job roles in the commissioning process - Screenwriter -  Screenwriters work on the screenplays themselves, whether it be writing, developing or adapting them for film or TV. They work on very strict deadlines and work with the producers and directors to make multiple drafts, and during production can also make edits at the request of the actors and filmmakers. A lot of screenwriters are freelance and therefore can mostly work on what they want, however they are prone to being replaced by other screenwriters at the producer's/studio's discretion and if enough extra screenwriters are brought in they may gain less credit if any at all. Screenwriters have a good understanding of what makes a screenplay great and are very creative, usually having seen loads of films and TV shows to know how to make an effective screenplay for a variety of genres and productions. They will usually work closely with the development producers and assistants, while being supervised by the script editor

Corporations - Large organisations usually comprised of multiple smaller and larger companies that  can usually offer large amounts of support and money for screenwriters, and are usually scouting for newer talent while also working with seasoned veterans of the screenwriting world. Corporations can offer a wide range of opportunities for screenwriters new and old, however they  usually assume full if not most of the control over a production or idea. These include big studios like WarnerMedia and Disney, who put out many films each year on high budgets and a very money-oriented, safe and often formulaic approach to the films they produce. independent production companies - Independent production companies are usually smaller, and can sometimes be comprised of less than 5 people. They will usually work with relatively lesser known writers to keep costs down, but still have enough there to make a modestly good looking film with little outside financial help. They can also develop scrip