Factual and Drama Ideas Wanted

Factual Fiction, a TV production company founded by Emily Dalton, Tom Dalton, Patrick Irwin, and Chamoun Issa, is seeking fresh and compelling ideas. With a background in successful productions like The King in the Car Park and Agatha and the Truth of Murder, we are passionate about creating great TV through both crafted storytelling and diverse talent.

We are looking for:

Factual:

  1. Unique Access: Stories featuring vibrant and diverse young characters in unconventional areas outside London.

  2. Important Incidents or Groups: Access to significant events or groups with household recognition, whether contemporary or from recent British history (post-1970s).

  3. Diverse Talent: Stories focusing on unusual areas such as religion, history, and science with diverse perspectives.

Drama:

  1. Thrillers: Engaging thrillers with unexpected twists and turns.

  2. Feature-Length Detective Shows: Intriguing detective narratives with a feature-length format.

  3. Bold and Entertaining Ideas: Unique and surprising drama concepts that capture attention.

Submission Instructions: Submit your idea via SMASH (click on "Create your FREE Pitch" above). At this stage, we only need basic information and a brief description (one or two paragraphs). Please include:

  • Audience: Who is the target audience and why would they be interested?

  • Story: What is the story, and what will happen in the programme?

  • Uniqueness: What makes your project stand out and why are you the right person to bring it to life?

We look forward to hearing your innovative ideas!

How to Submit:


1️⃣ Create your
FREE SMASH Pitch
2️⃣ Complete your SMASH Snapshot & hit ‘SHARE PROJECT’
3️⃣ Submit to the Call Out! 🎬

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