Long Story Short

by various writers

Published: 2 February 2026

A talent initiative from BBC Writers piaring fresh voices with local production companies to develop fresh, fearless short films from the next generation of UK screen talent.

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Watch Long Story Shorton BBC iPlayer
Find out more about Long Story ShortOn the BBC Writer's blog
How my Short Film script was made for the BBCWriter Dave Florez describes how his Short Film script True Love and Wormholes was made for broadcast on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three as part of seven Long Short Short films.
Short Film: Creating the Dramatic ConceptJustine Hart from The Script Factory with some top tips on how to structure and write a successful short film.

Scripts

Beyondby Alex Mathias
Doppelgängerby Alison Carr
Jealous People Are Ugly Peopleby Theo James Krekis
Peak Male Excellenceby Adam Grant
Pineappleby Rachelle Atalla
Priviledgedby Anthony Moriarty
True Love and Wormholesby Dave Florez

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