Where Scripts Become Stories.

Building IP value for screenwriters in the new creator economy.

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ABOUT US

OutWrd is a creative ecosystem built around stories before they reach the screen, providing emerging screenwriters with a meaningful route into the industry. Through OutWrd Plus, the platform releases cinematic audio versions of screen stories, enabling audiences to experience projects as if watching a film with their eyes closed. This discovery focused model surfaces promising writers through listener engagement and a chart system that highlights standout work.

Writers worldwide use OutWrd to develop their stories, gain professional feedback and receive structured support. Selected scripts are adapted into cinematic audio dramas and released on OutWrd Plus, with writers retaining control and earning an IMDb credit that strengthens their portfolio.

Alongside development labs, production pathways and curated showcases, OutWrd offers a collaborative space for writers and listeners to champion new work. As the catalogue grows, OutWrd aims to become a trusted environment for identifying rising talent and spotlighting original storytelling.

HOW WE WORK WITH WRITERS

If you have a great screenplay, we want to read it. More than that, we want our listeners to discover it too.

Got a script? Submit it for evaluation and receive a comprehensive script report from our team.
Got an idea? Join one of our many development labs and work with our global community of storytellers to level up your idea.
Looking for mentorship? Pair up with a member of our team to work through your project and make it industry facing. Get the advice and guidance you need to put your work in front of the right people.

When we feel the script is ready, we'll work with you to produce it as an audio production for our OutWrd Plus catalogue. Give your story a home, retain full ownership of your IP and get IMDb accreditation for your own writing to jumpstart your career.

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MEET THE TEAM

John Finnegan

Founder, Creative Director

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Michela Cortese

Founder, Co-Chairwoman, Executive Producer

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Marcus Armstrong

Founder, Executive Producer

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Belinda Lees

Executive Producer

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Mat Owen

Head of Post-Production

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Mitra Kohnesheen

Press Officer

Frequently Asked Questions

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OutWrd is a world where scripts are put to work and storytelling comes to life through immersive audio drama. Built by screenwriters, OutWrd takes scripts that might otherwise sit unread and transforms them into cinematic audio experiences that can be listened to, shared, and proven in the real world. Whether you are a listener discovering bold new stories or a writer looking for a meaningful second life for your script, OutWrd exists to bridge the gap between the page and the industry, turning scripts into living, working stories through a true cinema of the mind experience.
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Yes. OutWrd accepts scripts through a structured evaluation and production pipeline rather than open unsolicited submissions.

All projects are professionally assessed for story strength and suitability for OutWrd, with writers receiving clear, actionable feedback. Scripts that show strong potential may be invited into production, where they are developed into cinematic audio dramas, released on the platform and credited on IMDb. This process allows scripts to move beyond the page, be heard by real audiences, and function as active, working IP for emerging writers.
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No. All of our stories are written and performed by real people. We believe in the power of human creativity, emotion, and lived experience - things AI simply can’t replicate. That said, we occasionally use AI-generated voice for non-story elements like end credits or the final line of a trailer, where it's clearly marked and never used to replace creative work. Real stories, real voices - always.
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Audio drama has deep roots in radio, theatre, and literature—just look at Orson Welles' iconic 1938 broadcast of The War of the Worlds! It's come to be known as 'theatre of the mind'. However, today’s audiences often seek the visual and cinematic experiences that screen storytelling offers, which can leave traditional audio drama feeling somewhat lacking.

At OutWrd, we've merged the best elements of screen storytelling with the audio drama format to create an engaging experience that feels like a blend between watching a movie and listening to an audiobook. It’s easy to follow, perfect for people on the go, and truly cinema of the mind. It's the audio drama, redefined.