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Your words. Your credits. Your platform.

Whether you write drama, comedy, documentary, or branded content, FILMD gives you a professional presence, direct access to collaborators, and a record of every credit you've earned.

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Sound familiar?

Your credits deserve a proper home.

Credits lost between productions. No professional profile. Collaborators found through chance, not choice. We built a better way for writers to work.

The old wayOn FILMD
No centralised record of your writing credits across productionsA professional profile that tracks and displays every credit automatically
Finding collaborators means relying on chance meetings or expensive eventsSearch 25,400+ filmmakers by department, genre, and region: message anyone with FILMD Plus
No dedicated professional space for writers in UK film and TVA platform built for the screen industries, with tools designed for how writers actually work
Informal agreements that lead to disputes over credit and paymentProper credit tracking and FILMD Pay for fair, timely compensationComing soon
Invisible to the wider industry unless you already have representationA members map profile that puts you in front of productions searching for writers

Getting started

Three steps to get going.

No auditions, no agents and no industry connections needed.

  1. Create a free account

    No fees and no approval process. Your name and your location, and you're in.

  2. Build your profile

    Add your skills, credits, availability and location, even if it's your first day on set.

  3. Get found

    You appear on the members map, where productions searching for your role in your area can find you.

What FILMD gives you

Everything a writer needs.

  • Writer's profile

    Credits, genres, collaborative history, and writing samples, all in one professional page you control and share.

  • Find your collaborators

    Search by department, region, and genre. Find directors who share your sensibility and producers who champion your kind of stories.

  • Jobs and commissions

    Browse writing opportunities, from script commissions and development roles to writers' room positions.

  • FILMD Chats

    Live conversations with established writers. Discuss craft, share insights, and build professional relationships.

  • Direct messaging

    Reply to anyone who messages you, free. Start new conversations with any member on FILMD Plus.

  • Accreditation

    A recognised mark of professional standard. The FILMD badge tells collaborators you've been assessed and validated in your field.

Your profile

Your writer profile on FILMD.

No agent and no showreel budget needed. Your skills, your credits and a direct line to the productions hiring in your area.

  • On the members mapVisible to productions searching for your role near them.
  • MessagesReply to anyone who messages you. Start new conversations with FILMD Plus.
  • Credits from your first jobBuild a record of your work as your career grows.
  • Track your applicationsComing soonSee where each application stands, in one place.
See an example profile
An example FILMD profile, belonging to founder Craig Heyworth: headshot, accreditation badges, biography and filmography.

25,400+

cast and crew are on FILMD.

Stories from the community

From the community

“Congratulations on creating such a great platform. Kudos for coming up with this amazing idea and implementing it!”
Anisa ButtActor and screenwriter
“This is the best online filmmaker's experience I've ever had.”
William SimmonsDirector
“I'm so happy a platform like this has finally come about. Having access to this will massively help me in building up a portfolio of work.”
Jack StockerProps supervisor

Common questions.

What's the difference between the Writer and Screenwriter pages?
Both roles are welcome on FILMD. The distinction reflects how members identify professionally. Whether you call yourself a writer or a screenwriter, the tools and opportunities are the same.
Can I use FILMD if I write for television as well as film?
Yes. FILMD serves writers working across film, television, short-form, digital, and branded content. The platform is format-agnostic.
How do I find directors to collaborate with?
Search the members map by department, region, and genre. You can watch their work in the Screening Room and message them directly with FILMD Plus: no introduction needed.
Is FILMD free for writers?
Joining is free: your profile, the jobs board and replies to anyone who messages you cost nothing. FILMD Plus (£11.99 a month, or £119 a year) adds FILMD Accreditation, new conversations with any member and entry to FILMD Grants.
Will my credits be verified?
Accreditation isn't just about credits: it's a holistic assessment of your professional standard. Accredited members carry the FILMD badge and stand out in search results.
What is FILMD Accreditation?
An evidence-based, role-specific review of your experience, credits and training. Accredited members carry the FILMD badge on their profile and stand out in search. It's part of FILMD Plus.
Can I message anyone on FILMD?
You can reply to anyone who messages you for free. Starting a new conversation with any member needs FILMD Plus. No mutual connections are needed either way.

Writing a script? The Writers Room is FILMD's screenplay editor, with live co-writing.

Your credits deserve a proper home.

Join 25,400+ cast and crew building their careers on FILMD. Free to join.

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Free includes your profile, the jobs board and replies to anyone who messages you.