This session format is available only to writers in our Top Tier Program.
Exec will read your 30 pages from each of 2 scripts or 20 pages from each of 3 scripts and meet with the writer via zoom for 30 mins to get to know the writer and their portfolio
One-hour pilots for gripping dramas and thrillers that fuse local authenticity with universal themes and stakes.
Episodic anthologies
Jonathan Lewsley is a highly accomplished Scripted Executive Producer and Consultant who served as the Head of UK Scripted Local Originals at Amazon MGM Studios from 2020 to 2026. Over a near 20 year career, Jonathan has overseen the development, commissioning and production of over 70 hours of premium UK scripted television, yielding multiple BAFTA and RTS winds, Emmy and Broadcast nominations, and critical acclaim including rare 100% Rotten Tomatoes scores.
During his six-year tenure leading the UK scripted team for Amazon MGM Studios, Jonathan spearheaded an ambitious slate of high-profile, globally resonant Amazon Original series. These include the gripping supernatural thriller THE RIG, the critically lauded psychological thriller THE DEVIL'S HOUR, high-concept rap drama JUNGLE, psychological drama WILDERNESS and thriller MALICE starring Jack Whitehall and David Duchovny.
Before Amazon MGM Studios, Jonathan served as a development producer and script editor in London and Los Angeles. His extensive industry footprint combines network-side buying roles for the BBC and Britbox, with hands-on show-side creative and production responsibilities. He served as senior script editor on productions including BBC One's BAFTA-winning fantasy adaptation JONATHAN STRANGE & MR NORRELL and historical adventure THE MUSKETEERS S2.
Jonathan brings a uniquely eclectic and rigorous background to his creative and business strategies. He holds a first-class degree in English Literature from Oxford University and a Masters in Producing from the UK's National Film & Television School, where he has also returned as a guest speaker to mentor the next generation of filmmakers. He has produced multi-award-winning short films with talent including Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Jonathan is also a qualified criminal barrister, and a former international rock drummer.
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