Short Sports Drama- Producer & Writer

Short sports drama- seeking producer & writer - a job post by Florence Akuma

Looking for a producer experienced in short films or indie projects to oversee budgeting, logistics, scheduling, and day-to-day production. Must be able to manage dual-location shoots (UK & Dubai), collaborate with the director on casting and crew, and help secure resources or funding. Professional, proactive, and reliable.

Looking for a writer to refine and polish the short film script, ensuring strong story structure, character development, and cinematic storytelling. Must collaborate with the director and producer, provide creative input on dialogue and emotional beats, and be reliable and open to feedback. Experience in sports or character-driven drama is a plus.

Looking for a script supervisor to ensure continuity, tracking of dialogue, props, and actions across scenes. Will work closely with the director during filming in UK and Dubai locations, documenting coverage, noting any changes, and keeping the shoot organized. Ideal for someone detail-oriented, reliable, and experienced in short films or indie productions.

Looking for a script consultant to provide feedback on story structure, pacing, characters, and dialogue, helping refine the screenplay for cinematic storytelling and festival readiness. Experience with short films or sports dramas is a plus.

Seeking Producer, Screenwriter, Script Supervisor and Script Consultant

Leicester, United Kingdom and Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Logline: A 16-year-old girl with severe asthma is determined to compete in the Olympics as a swimmer, defying medical warnings and personal doubt to fight for her dream and herself.

Synopsis: Against the Current follows Hazel, a 16-year-old swimmer whose Olympic dream is cut short after a severe asthma diagnosis. She withdraws from the pool, struggling with doubt and frustration, but through filming other athletes, she gradually reconnects with herself. Quietly, she begins training again, not for medals, but to prove she can finish. When an unexpected chance at the Youth Trials arises, Hazel dives in, swimming for herself rather than for victory.

Themes: Acceptance, living with challenges, redefining success, and finding inner strength to keep going.

Visual Concept / Colour Palette:

Ocean scenes at dawn or dusk — reflective, emotional moments
Training sequences in low light — early mornings or late-night swims
Flashbacks of hardship or family sacrifice
Moments of internal struggle — asthma attacks, breakdowns, self-doubt

Roles Needed: We are seeking someone to oversee budgeting, logistics, and production management, and someone to collaborate on refining the script for cinematic storytelling.

Credibility / Hook: Against the Current will be featured on Action Magazine on January 16th to raise awareness and attract collaborators (see the magazine at ). The pitch deck can be viewed here to see the film's vision and style.