Simona Marchegiani

Born in Italy, Simona moved to the UK and worked for the British Council’s Film Department for a number of years, collaborating closely with international film festivals, new talent and events worldwide. During this time she also completed a degree in Film Studies and Mass Communication at the London Metropolitan University. After attending a Script Reading course at the Script Factory in 2005, she discovered a passion for working with scripts and started reading for a literary agency as well as production companies. She then completed a post-graduate diploma in Script Development run by the National Film and Television School / Script Factory. In autumn 2009, she attended a Story Editing Workshop at the Binger Filmlab in Amsterdam. She is currently working as a freelance script reader and script consultant for writers, production companies, regional screen agencies and also a script competition in America. Intention: For me, the job of the developer is to support the writer in turning their script or idea into a brilliant and unique story, by exploring all the diverse possibilities. Often a writer has the story in their mind, but there can be a gap between their vision and a workable script. Stories are labyrinths and sometimes finding the best way through can get confusing, and writers can get lost. I help them find a way out by understanding the writer’s intention and what the story is really about. As developer, I believe, you must always be objective, honest and respectful. It is not about having a secret formula, but understanding the creative process. The Script&Pitch has given me the opportunity to observe some of the best script editors in action and has been profoundly inspirational. This hands-on experience, has given me a strong platform from where I can grow