SIMON ALLEN

Simon graduated from Royal Holloway, University of London in 1998 after studying screenwriting with former American Zoetrope Head of Development Susan Rogers. He worked as a staff writer for BBC Worldwide for two years before leaving to become a Creative/Copywriter. He’s currently developing many projects including several with director Toby Meakins as part of their Screen South-supported company Faith Films. All of their short films have been selected for the prestigious BBC Film Network showcase.
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BOOKS

FAST LANE: SPINECHILLERS Two books for Franklin Watt educational series with Deborah Smith,

FAST LANE: STREETLIFE Two books for Franklin Watt educational series with Deborah Smith, 2007

TELEVISION

THE HAUNTED DOLLS' HOUSE M.R. James Adaptation for BBC Drama Shorts scheme/Tiger Aspect

PEOPLE AT THE EDGES Commissioned treatment for BBC Drama/Multiplatform

CBBC Project - development work for Kudos Film & TV

9 Months - original online drama series for Kudos Film & TV

GONE Series bible and scripts for science fiction drama series with BAFTA-nominated producer Tim Holloway.

FABLES OF FORGOTTEN THINGS Series bible and scripts (including a filmed pilot episode with Paul McGann, available to view on BBC Film Network http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/A38606790) for children’s supernatural drama series.

GRANDMA Series bible and scripts for crime drama series.

SIMON ALLEN - FILM

BREATHE Original horror feature film developed with funding from Screen South and optioned to Fidelity Films

THE CONDITION Feature script with Toby Meakins. Also a completed short film / trailer for feature http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/A38604972.

THE MAGIC MILE Award winning short Film broadcast on BBC2. Selected for 2001 BAFTA showcase and 2005 BBC promo DVD. Available to view on BBC Film Network. www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/A3609533

A FAIRYTALE OF FORGOTTEN THINGS Short film broadcast on BBC2. Available to view on BBC Film Network. www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/A3609597

THE MESSAGE STORM Short film commissioned by the Film Council. Available to view on BBC Film Network. www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/A3438065