Screenwriter & Storyteller
Explore the art of storytelling through the lens of an experienced screenwriter, where imagination meets the silver screen.
Meet Michael Pedley
Michael Pedley brings over a decade of experience in screenwriting, crafting compelling stories across a wide range of genres for both feature-length and short films. His diverse portfolio showcases his ability to adapt to different styles and themes, delivering engaging narratives that resonate with audiences. With a deep understanding of storytelling fundamentals and industry trends, Michael has honed his craft to create scripts that are both innovative and commercially viable.
Michael's Cinematic Showcase
I’ve had the privilege of contributing as a writer to a diverse range of film projects, spanning genres from action to romantic-comedy, each offering unique storytelling challenges and creative opportunities. These selected works represent just a glimpse into my evolving journey as a screenwriter. In addition to the projects highlighted here, I am actively developing new stories and collaborating on other exciting ventures that remain under wraps, with much more to come.
One night in Bath
2025
13 Seconds
2023
Mia and the Dragon Princess
2023
HANK
2022
Script Doctor Services
Logline & Outline feedback
Constructive critique on loglines and outlines to help refine your story’s core concept and structure.
Comprehensive Script Analysis
Receive detailed feedback on your script’s structure, character development, and dialogue to enhance its overall impact.
Scene-by-Scene Breakdown
Get a meticulous examination of each scene to ensure pacing, tension, and emotional resonance are optimized.
Character Development Consultation
Work with Michael to deepen character arcs and motivations, creating compelling and relatable characters.
Flexible Service Pricing
Charges for services vary based on script length, production stage, budget, and specific project needs.
Insights from Michael's Blog
Creating Compelling Characters
What makes a compelling character? Why do some characters hold our attention for 2+ hours, whereas others lose us after 15 minutes? In this post, I try to answer that question.
Loglines: Your Main Character
Taking a deeper look into introducing your main character in a logline to make them interesting, compelling, and to help answer the question: “Why is this their story?”
Loglines: The Inciting Incident
The inciting incident is the key event that kicks off a story. Here, we take a look at how to set up this beat in your logline, and what makes a good inciting incident.
What My Clients Say
“Michael has worked on a range of film projects for me and each time has shown professionalism, creativity and commitment. He has a particular strength for creating strong story structures with multi-layered characters that develop in fun and engaging ways.“
Michelle Parkyn
Producer
“Michael has helped me with several scripts to date, always providing excellent, objective feedback and detailed script analysis. His rich understanding of storytelling and what makes a strong, compelling narrative has been a huge help to the productions I’ve worked on, especially with his specific, actionable advice for improvement and super quick turnarounds. Mike is not only incredibly friendly and approachable but also an absolute pleasure to work with. He truly lives and breathes stories – I can’t recommend him highly enough!”
Ajo Kacmar
Producer
“Michael is a remarkably gifted writer who excels at meeting any brief with thoughtful precision, effortlessly balancing creative vision with the clients’ needs while maintaining unwavering professionalism throughout.”
Actor / Writer / Director
Let's collaborate
Ready to bring your story to life? Whether you’re developing a feature film, a short, or need expert script advice, I’m here to help. Let’s discuss your project and explore how we can create something extraordinary together. Reach out today!