The list was announced on Monday 22nd November 2021, online at 16:00 GMT.
With the success of last year’s List being a mix of both TV and Feature projects, going forward The Brit List will continue to present screenwriters working in each form in a single list.
Compiled from recommendations by British production companies, talent agencies, sales companies, financiers, distributors and broadcasters, the scripts that have made it on to this year’s list are a reflection of industry tastes.
In 2021, the bar for inclusion has again moved higher than ever before, with scripts needing a minimum of 7 recommendations for inclusion. Of nearly 300 scripts put forward, 18 have made it onto The Brit List 2021. Nearly a third of the scripts on The Brit List 2021 are Feature scripts, and 65% are written by female writers – more than ever before.
The Brit List 2021 writers
Tianna Johnson, writer of OBEAH
Jessi Drewett, writer of MAPS
Laurence Coriat, writer of ANIMALS
James Roblin, writer of THE LAST MAN IN EUROPE
Jessica Lambert, writer of APHRA
Ryden & Rowe, writer of FOOL’S GOLD
Jon Baker, writer of MALFEASANCE
Poppy Damon, writer of LET’S GO GET YOUR F***ING DOG BACK
Chris Dunlop, writer of WHITE STORK
Charlotte Alexander, writer of MISGUIDED
Leanne Davis, writer of MISADVENTURE
Sheila Nortley, writer of BIRDSONG
Lydia Yeoman, writer of CONFINEMENT
Thank you
This year’s list was made possible by the following generous sponsors:
- Our executive producer and headline partner: Kinetic Content
- Our Co-Producer: Final Draft
- Our Associate Producers: Film Distributors’ Association and ScreenSkills as part of the BFI Future Film Skills programme using funds from the National Lottery
