Gemma Crofts: screenwriting, script editing and development takeaways

Today’s episode features Gemma Crofts, an award-winning screenwriter, a script editor and former development executive, with more than fifteen years’ experience across film and television development.

Throughout the podcast Gemma talks about what a script editor does, takeaways from her time as a development executive, how to understand what the note behind the note is, what she enjoys about working across different genres, and much more.

As a writer, Gemma has worked on shows for Netflix, Fremantle, Werner Film Productions, Orange Entertainment and SBS, most notably Surviving Summer for Netflix. Some of her projects in development include a US rom-com starring Emmy-Award winning actor Justin Hartley for Happy Accidents and as a co-creator of Twisted, a series adaptation of iconic Australian author Paul Jennings’ short stories for Fremantle Media. She has also worked as a development executive for production companies such as Werner Productions and was formally trained in story development at the prestigious European-based Binger Film Lab.

This episode is brought to you by the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS). To explore the Master of Arts Screen: Business and submit an application for the upcoming intake, visit: https://www.aftrs.edu.au/award-course/master-of-arts-screen-business/