Loglines & Screenplays by Simon Hartwell

GENRES: Historical, Biography

"In the face of tyranny, hope is the bravest journey of all."

In the midst of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, eight-year-old Maria must navigate the chaos of war and loss as her family fights for survival, ultimately embarking on a perilous journey to escape oppression and find freedom in a foreign land.

GENRES: War, Biography

In this gripping tale of courage, love, and resilience, Maria's journey unfolds against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil, exploring the sacrifices made for freedom and the bonds that transcend borders.

GENRES: Mystery, Crime

Contained Feature

With murder in mind, Peter's family descend to cash in on his big break only to get more than they wished for.

GENRES: Mystery, Drama

Contained Feature

When the leading lady of a film is found dead in her dressing room, detectives DI Clifford Wainwright and DS Caroline Evens must unravel a web of jealousy, betrayal, and dark secrets among the cast and crew to uncover the truth behind her shocking murder.

GENRES: Thriller, Mystery

When Detective Inspector Abagail Evens receives a letter from a missing maid babbling about nursery rhymes and ritual sacrifices, she ignores it. Months later, that same girl’s disappearance pulls Abagail into the heart of a decaying manor, a cursed inheritance, and a series of killings re- enacting nursery rhymes — and each verse ends in blood.

GENRES: Mystery, Crime

On the day of her lavish society wedding, a cunning bride, her jealous lover, and a scheming sister become entangled in a scandalous web of sex, secrets, and murder — leaving two detectives to unravel the truth before the honeymoon ends in handcuffs.

GENRES: Mystery, Crime

First thought to be death by natural causes, the Detective finds herself immersed in a murder case that spans five years and five deaths and must find the killer before death strikes again.

ALT Logline: When a rising Bollywood star is found dead in a London park, a sharp-witted detective unravels a string of mysterious deaths tied to one glamorous actress—forcing her to question whether fame comes at the ultimate price.

GENRES: Mystery, Crime

When a close-knit community is rocked by the mysterious disappearance of Lee Parks, Detective Superintendent Clifford Wainwright and his team must untangle a web of betrayal, secrets, and forbidden love to uncover the truth behind his fate, revealing dark connections that threaten to tear families apart.

Tagline: In a world of secrets, the truth can be the deadliest weapon.

GENRES: Mystery, Crime

Wishing to table read his new feature depicting a murder of 15yrs earlier, the Director gathers the actors who were present at the time; back to Solan House, the scene of the crime, and reveals what actually took place. What happens after? No one expects.

GENRES: Crime, Comedy

When aspiring thief Kashish steals a genuine Marie Antoinette Double Cross Necklace from glamorous Anita, she unwittingly becomes entangled in a web of deception, rivalry, and danger, leading her on a thrilling chase through Paris as she navigates fake identities, hidden truths, and a quest for redemption.

GENRES: Crime, Comedy

Robert just wanted a quiet holiday. Instead, he's mistaken for a Russian assassin, hunted by intelligence agencies, and saddled with a mysterious woman who may or may not trust him. 

NB The script has also been written for a female lead. Working title What Happens in Cannes. (Available)

GENRES: Mystery, Family

O'Brien twins, Lisa and Tina, together with their younger brother, Ben form the O'Brien Detective Agency to find a missing cat only to stumble upon a much bigger mystery.

GENRES: Family, Adventure

Whilst on holiday, the O'brien family race to solve the mystery of Smuggler's Cove, as they discover a gold coin and meet a young girl with a secret.

GENRES: Western, Family

Undercover, the O'Brien family are at a western themed holiday adventure investigating the disappearance of an old-timer prospector and the legend of the cursed treasure of Jessie James.

GENRES: Thriller, Horror

Contained Horror/Thriller 

Justice died with their father. Now revenge wears a mask

When a group of guests gathers for a high-stakes Murder/Mystery weekend, they find themselves ensnared in a deadly game as past traumas resurface and a series of gruesome murders unfold, forcing them to confront their darkest secrets and the ghosts of their past.

In a game of deception, the truth can be deadly.

GENRES: Thriller, Horror

Contained Feature.

A group of young adults wait out a storm at the Holmes Hotel, unaware of its dark legacy and murderous ancestry.

GENRES: Musical, Experimental

Twelve aspiring stage performers enter a creative crucible—living together, competing in weekly theatrical showdowns, and facing the ultimate test: be cast and leave… or remain behind and be forgotten.

GENRES: Romance, Fantasy

A passionate encounter with the enigmatic Mark draws aspiring writer Susie into a world of fallen angels and demons. She must confront her haunting dreams, unravel a prophecy that could unleash the Antichrist, and choose between love and humanity's fate.

GENRES: Action, Fantasy

When three friends are unexpectedly transported into the chaotic world of their favourite video game, they must band together to battle giant bugs, navigate treacherous landscapes, and confront their own fears, all while unlocking the secrets to escape before it’s game over.

Tagline:
Level up your courage—survival is just a game away!

GENRES: Adventure, Family

The Library: A late return will cost you more than a fine. 

When Alex moves into the mysterious Black House, he discovers a hidden library where books don’t just tell stories—they pull you inside them. Now he and his new friends must travel through time, face haunted history, and battle a guardian ghost obsessed with protecting a buried treasure… before they’re trapped in the pages forever.

“Every book in the Library tells a story. Some never let you leave.”

GENRES: Adventure, Family

Naïve and totally unprepared, Quentin James is taken from the only life he knows and placed within a School for Young Spies where he must unmask the Undercover Agent and crack the code of the encrypted message to prove the innocence of his parents. 

GENRES: Adventure, Family

When young spy Quentin and his friends uncover a rogue terrorist cell at the mystical Loch of Arthur, they must decode ancient secrets and embrace their destiny to thwart a sinister plot that could change the fate of the realm forever.

GENRES: Mystery, Family

A boy, a ghost, and a lost treasure. Quentin's Christmas break becomes a thrilling race to solve a centuries-old mystery before time runs out.

GENRES: Action, Family

Friendships tested. Loyalties broken. Paint will be spilled

When his classmates are kidnapped by a rogue agency, teenage operative Quentin James joins an elite rescue mission—only to face betrayal, heartbreak, and all-out war at the first Global Youth War Games, where loyalty is optional and survival is earned in paint.

GENRES: Adventure, Family

When a group of college students discovers the secrets of the RMS Republic and its hidden treasure, they unwittingly awaken the spirits of the past and must navigate a series of deadly traps inspired by ancient myths to claim the Czar of Russia’s gold, all while being pursued by a rival group with their own sinister agenda.

GENRES: Romance, Drama

Lisa turns to the old fashioned traditional values of the 1950s to turn her life around, regain control and save her marriage but can those values still work in today's world? 

GENRES: Family, Fantasy

Quentin James has planned an adventure holiday for his friends little knowing it would send them on a magical adventure of a lifetime and reveal Quentin’s true destiny.

GENRES: Family, Drama

When Prime Minister Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former friend, he is forced to confront the consequences of his cold-hearted policies and the suffering of his citizens, leading him on a transformative journey with three MI5 agents who reveal the true meaning of compassion and redemption.

GENRES: Horror, Historical

When Father Shaun and Sister Adriana travel back in time to uncover the truth behind the haunting of Borley Rectory, they must confront a malevolent demon and the tragic fate of a nun whose restless spirit seeks peace, risking their own souls in the process.

GENRES: Historical, Thriller

Evil has a name. But is it human

In a desperate bid to uncover the truth behind the infamous Jack the Ripper, Father Shaun and Sister Adriana travel back to 1888 Whitechapel, where they must confront a terrifying evil that may be more than just a man—a demon lurking in the shadows, ready to claim more victims.

GENRES: Horror, Mystery

Multi Millionaire Ebenezer is well on the path to achieve his greatest desire and descend to Hell, to live out his wildest fantasies only, much to the consternation of Jacob Marley, he meets Trisha, whose claim on his heart challenges their claim on his soul.

GENRES: Musical, Romance

Tagline - A second chance at first love.

Logline - Simon Smith inherits The Old Abernathy Theatre, a fire damaged ruin and collaborates with the local School for the Performing Arts to put on his first show, Ebenezer, A Lover Story, when, out of the blue, the love that never was walks through the door, turning his life upside down.

GENRES: Fantasy, Family

Brothers Jack and Thomas travel to Salem to solve the mystery behind the many unsolved missing persons cold cases on file, only to find they are in a race against time to find four teenagers.