“We really enjoyed the read, it’s brilliantly imaginative and we thought it felt very confident in terms of character and tone. We talk quite a lot about low budget British comedy and we did think this felt like a very distinctive script in that space, encompassing pastoral quirkiness alongside myth and surrealism. It’s certainly an enjoyable world to spend time in.”

“The team really enjoyed having another read of this. As you know, we’re big fans of the quirky, fairytale-like nature of your writing – I can really see the Martin McDonagh influence here. The changes you’ve made since the last draft have certainly taken it up a notch. Howard’s character in particular feels much more sympathetic - the addition of his grandad, whilst only a small part, anchors him in the past, and gives him emotional depth that really adds heart and reason to his tale.”

“It is a beautifully evocative piece and we love the poetic setting of the forest and how you have weaved folklore into the narrative. Howard is a wonderfully drawn character and the themes of friendship, identity and a broken system are fantastic to explore.”

“He Raced The Devil is an interesting piece. It has some real poetry to it and the idea behind it is a compelling one. I think it could be a very interesting and visually rich character piece but it is entirely dependent upon casting to move it forward.”

“Your project impressed!”

“We completely agree with what Film4 have said. The story is incredibly imaginative and the script has a distinctive voice of its own. Your characters are endearing and your writing is cleverly descriptive, which really helps us to envision how the story would come to life on screen.”

“It’s a great read, what an interesting world you’ve created, and we particularly enjoyed Howard’s character, he lifts from the page and has a clear and imaginative journey!”

“A massive well done! Really enjoyed the read. Really vivid, original, funny and ambitious. Well played!”

“Dan’s screenplay is full of warmth and heart, it’s a love letter to England. I would love to see this get made (and see it on the big screen). There are some great roles that would provide an excellent showcase for acting talent”

“Your script is good fun; you’ve created a rich world and unique characters that feel very distinctive.”

“We all really enjoyed the world and characters you’ve created here.”

“It’s really ambitious and original, too. I’m very old fashioned and hate influencer culture and internet dating, but it’s testament to your writing that I enjoyed the read despite that. I appreciate you’re skewering those things and I think you’ve found a good way in with your central characters.”

“We enjoyed reading! It’s a really interesting premise and feels very zeitgeist – tapping into the world of dating fatigue and its madness is fun and clever. We loved Henry and Zac’s characters too and felt they really lift from the page.”

“While Stunners is a fun and exciting idea set in a sleek and aspirational world, it ultimately feels a little too mainstream for what we’re looking for and would probably be better suited to finding a home on one of the streamers.”

“I can see why your script has garnered so many great responses. It’s an authentic insight into this world and very funny. While you’ve captured the idiosyncrasies of the influencer culture and got a great series ticking clock.”

“I thought this was a delightful script. I liked the broad canvas of characters & the way they all fill a niche in terms of social class. It feels like a great world of lively birds, their loves, their dangers, & also has a larger social message which is great!”

“The sheer variety of the birds and the diversity of London gives this great scope for comedy. I really like the way London was used in a charming way much as it was in 101 Dalmatians. You have absolutely nailed the individual characteristics and nationality traits of the different birds that really works well and you really fall for the main characters happy band. Overall though I liked it and thought it original, fun and clever. The next step for this is to circulate with the wider team, so apologies, but this will take more time again. But you are through the gate, so congratulations!”

“We love that it’s an ode to contemporary London, the eclectic characters, and the aspirational themes that you’ve threaded throughout. We do want to wish you all the best of luck with it, as it does have lots of potential.”

“In my over 20 years in the business, it is very rare for me to come across British writers who tackle this genre with zest and imagination, and yet also with a strong eye on the commercial market. The beauty of this script is that it is a story that will play anywhere, whilst at the same time being truly uniquely British in its outlook and setting. I believe this script combines visual imagination, scale, strong characterisation and comedy, and has genuine mainstream appeal for audiences of all ages.”

“Chris Kuser, development director at Dreamworks Animation phoned me up to give me really encouraging and positive feedback, unfortunately they had two bird films in development so decided their bird box was ticked!”

“We really enjoyed this script! It’s a great hook and a fun read; gritty East London is a wonderful setting for its zany characters (Lore and Rich in particular are a playful romantic duo), and we’re sure that our ensemble’s affinity for thrill seeking vehicles will make for a fast-paced, propulsive tone.”

“It’s a really enjoyable read and there is definitely a fun idea here! The tone works really well – and I enjoyed the fact that it is a little tongue in cheek and has some levity but there are also some strong set pieces and you use London in a way that I don’t think we’ve captured on film yet. The Barbican set piece is great and most importantly you depict the city in a way that feels contemporary and visceral. I really enjoyed Lore and Rich as a sort of modern day Bonnie and Clyde. I think there is a commercial idea for a feature here.”

“It’s such a fun, exciting premise – we could see the appeal of this effortlessly cool girl gang you just want to be part of – and your pilot has a great balance of lots of plot and relatable characters, but despite the fresh look into the biking/hipster world we feel it’s a traditional heist story at heart. This is absolutely not to say that it’s not a great story, it’s just that it would likely be a better fit with one of the streamers who are able to do these types of high-action heist/crime shows justice.”

“It’s a fun and inventive story, and I like how you’ve used the format of a kid’s superhero movie to explore themes of the environment and social justice, while Rosy and Max are sweet, likeable characters whom it’s easy to invest in.”

“This story has so much heart, and your writing is great – these are strong voices, and there are some really wonderful dramedy beats here.”