GREGORY DAVID KING
STORY & SCRIPT
SCREENWRITING CONSULTING COACHING
SCREENWRITING
I work across the spectrum of audiovisual narrative and have the rare ability to get alongside others and align with their vision, whoever and whatever that may be. I work at all stages of the creation process, whether developing an idea into a treatment, or beginning with an advanced draft, and everything in between. I am comfortable working solo and relish being part of a team.
Greg is a rigorous collaborator, great listener, and always bringing innovative and original ideas to the table. In his hands, characters are lovingly drawn and visualized on the page with such depth that it a pleasure to bring them to life. But they are never simple or cliched. They are complex, layered, and conflicted, often exploring themes or ideologies that many others would be too afraid to tackle. He possesses that rare talent of being able to script, and ground, bold, outrageous ideas, into exciting drama. Gaysorn Thavat - Director
"The voyage of discovery is not seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust
CONSULTING
I work with makers at all stages of their career and every part of the process.
With my upcoming film, I went on a wonderful journey with Gregory King. I have developed a process of creating the narrative of my documentaries by shooting and editing (in cycles) until the film is completed. As we worked together through the edits Greg gave structural and thematic suggestions that significantly affected the story's emotional engagement and rhythm. Florian Habicht - Director/Producer.
"Never let a gynecologist put anything in your nose."
— Gilda Radner
COACHING
Writing is tough and lonely.
In the belief that each client and project is unique, my approach is organic and guided by the needs of the writer and the narrative. As we work together you will learn new tools and gain knowledge you can bring to future projects.
My script had been in stasis for a couple of years. Gregory helped me to unpick my story and build it again from the ground up in a way that ensured my character's decisions were driving the action. I was able to identify what the heart of my story really was and to solve problems in a way that felt supportive and like I was being listened to. It was exciting to see the script take such a huge leap forward. Lani-Rain Feltham - Writer/Producer.
ABOUT ME
I come to this work as an award-winning filmmaker and have first-hand experience of the filmmaking process as a writer and director, practical wisdom that adds precious value to the coaching work I do. I have also learned from some of the world's best (and worst) script consultants as a student and client. From personal experience, I can say that this can be a wonderful industry to rise in, but it can be brutal and often unfair. Working in this challenging field I have discovered that I have a genuine talent for this work and can be a valuable support and resource for makers.