A New Era for Storytellers.

Innovating screen storytelling for a rapidly changing industry

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Productions

OutWrd Productions is OutWrd’s development arm, pioneering rapid human-first script development in the age of AI.

We craft cinematic audio experiences, consult with industry partners, and drive scale through our proprietary development pipeline.

Plus

OutWrd Plus is the showcase arm of OutWrd Productions. It's the place where our development pipeline delivers results.

Scripts are transformed into cinematic audio dramas, tested with audiences, and released as market-ready titles complete with IMDb accreditation and a packaged IP footprint for future adaptation.

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

PARTNERSHIP

At OutWrd Productions, we invite partners to shape the future of storytelling with us. Founded by screenwriters, our creator-first approach is powered by our compliant scalable development pipeline.

Together, we can transform stories into cinematic audio dramas that serve as proof of concept, complete with IMDb accreditation and IP packages ready for market. Whether you’re a festival, a studio, or a writer, we’re here to collaborate and bridge today’s industry with what comes next.

SUPPORT

OutWrd’s Support Services give writers professional guidance at every stage of development.

Our Coverage Support delivers detailed, studio-level script reports to refine your story, while our Mentorship service pairs you with a member of our experienced team for one-on-one creative support throughout your project's life cycle.

Make OutWrd Productions your partner in bringing your work from concept to production-ready screenplay.

COMING EARLY 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

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OutWrd is a world where storytelling comes to life through immersive audio dramas. Our platform offers a curated selection of gripping tales, from classic narratives to fresh, original series. Whether you're into spine-chilling mysteries, heartfelt dramas, or reimagined fairytales, we provide a cinema of the mind experience like no other. Tune in, let your imagination soar, and experience the audio drama redefined.
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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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Not at the moment. Instead of building a separate app, we've focused on creating a fast, mobile-friendly website that works beautifully on your phone or tablet.

To make it feel like an app, you can easily add us to your home screen:

For iPhone (Safari):
Open our website in Safari.
Tap the Share icon (the square with an arrow).
Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.
Tap Add in the top-right corner.

For Android (Chrome):
Open our website in Chrome.
Tap the three dots menu in the top-right corner.
Select Add to Home screen.
Tap Add, then choose Add automatically or drag the icon where you like.

This way, you can access OutWrd with a single tap—just like an app.
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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.