🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Given I once wrote a film where tainted turkey turns a whole town homicidal… maybe go easy on today’s feast. Just in case. Wishing you a brilliant holiday — stay safe, stay stuffed, stay un-mutated. #HappyThanksgiving #HorrorComedy #Screenwriting #FowlPlay #HolidayHorror

Exciting news! 🎄🩸 I’ll be at the #Euroscript Christmas Speakeasy on this Monday pitching my festive folk-horror feature - a horror mashup with the heart of a Hallmark film and the dread of The Wicker Man. Thanks #Euroscript - can’t wait! 🎄🩸 #screenwriting #pitchevent #horror #christmasmovies

Inspired by recent experiences, I’ve written about how collaboration can turn good ideas into great ones. From Fleabag to Barbie, here’s why sharing your vision might be your best move yet. 👉 www.hannahclealjonesscreenwriter.com/post/from-fe... #Screenwriting #Collaboration #CreativeProcess

Sorry I have been absent for so long my BlueSky friends. Things have been crazy, a lot of which I can't discuss. I will say this though... it's a wonderful feeling getting paid to do the thing you love 💘

People come into our lives set to challenge us and make us feel sad, broken or resentful. It is for us as writers to channel those emotions into our characters. Remember every person that hurts you can also make you a better writer. So, thank them and move on. #screenwriting #lifegoals #happiness

This is my home away from home for the next 10 days. My own personal writers retreat. The garden will make a nice office 😉 #screenwriting #nature #inspiration

And now we advance to the semi-finalist stage. But again... Not one but two placements for the Emerging Screenwriters Family & Holiday Competition #semifinalist #screenwriting #christmasmovies #competitions

For those that enjoyed Fowl Play during #ScreenPit the other day. Here's a treat on #FirstPageFriday

We all need a little romance. 4 love stories in my portfolio. A CEO snowed in with a ski instructor. A chef heals her reclusive neighbour with food. Two strangers, one year of missed moments. A Londoner finds love on a windswept island. #LoveStories #WritersOfTwitter #Screenwriting #FemaleDriven

4 deadly thrillers in my portfolio. A woman confronts her abusive ex amid bomb threats. A killer stages Shakespearean murders. A journalist is stalked by the truth. Two detectives & a survivor take on a trafficker. #Thriller #FemaleLed #Crime #NeoNoir #Screenwriting #WritersOfTwitter #FilmTwitter

4 chilling horrors in my portfolio. Cursed ornaments raise the dead in Frostwood. Vengeful spirits stalk students in Iceland. A therapist inherits a supernatural burden. A snowstorm revives a deadly legend. #HolidayHorror #FolkHorror #Screenwriting #WritersOfTwitter #FinalGirl #SupernaturalThriller

Two top romcoms in my portfolio... One woman gets hot flashes for a younger guy. Another plans to dump her boyfriend by Xmas. Two female-led romcoms on messy love, midlife curveballs, and misunderstanding. #RomCom #FemaleDriven #HolidayMovie #Menopause #FestiveFlicks #Screenwriting #WritersOfTwitter

When a tainted turkey turns a small town into bloodthirsty maniacs, a ragtag group must uncover the source and survive the feast. Dinner is served… and you're on the menu. #HorrorComedy #ThanksgivingHorror #HolidayHorror #Screenwriting #FilmTwitter #IndieFilm #WritersOfTwitter #ScreenPit

Stranded in a Christmas-obsessed town, a group of college friends uncover the town’s secret: the perfect holiday requires a human sacrifice. #ChristmasHorror #FolkHorror #FinalGirl #HolidayHorror #Screenwriting #HorrorCommunity#ScreenPit #FilmTwitter #IndieFilm #WritersOfTwitter

In a dystopian future where humans are food, love was never on the menu — but now, it might be the only thing worth dying for. #HorrorRomance #ZombieApocalypse #DystopianLove #ForbiddenLove #SpeculativeFiction #Screenwriting #WritersOfTwitter #FilmTwitter #IndieFilm #ScreenPit #ShakespeareAdaptation

Exciting news! I have been selected for a partial scholarship to the Rocaberti Castle Retreat next May. Seems they liked my horror concept, Pitched! www.linkedin.com/posts/hannah...

From zombies to dating mixer, Shakespeare lives on - in surprising ways. My latest blog explores how I’ve reimagined the Bard’s classics for modern audiences with fresh twists. Read more www.hannahclealjonesscreenwriter.com/post/modern-... #ModernShakespeare #Screenwriting #FemaleFilmmaker

Not one but two quarter-finalist placements for the Emerging Screenwriters Family & Holiday Competition #quarterfinalist #screenwriting #christmasmovies

Why doesn’t Christmas horror get more love? In my latest blog, I explore cult classics like Krampus and my own scripts - Black Wreath, The Yule Lads & more. Let’s make “bloody and bright” a new tradition. www.hannahclealjonesscreenwriter.com/post/why-we-... #ChristmasHorror #FestiveFright

My fellow screenwriters and creatives. I'm launching a monthly virtual meet-up for screenwriters to connect, share experiences, and chat with others. The first one will be on June 20th. If you're interested DM me. Let’s build something good, together. #Screenwriting #WritersCommunity #VirtualMeetUp

What a mind bender of a movie

Is there any better feeling than opening up a new document in Final Draft and typing the words... FADE IN: What a world of possibilities! #screenwriting #storytelling #creativity #imagination

Idea #165 (last one - the well runs dry - but I end on a high) In 1960s suburbia, two neglected siblings are lured into a pastel nightmare by a housewife who collects children like dolls. Trapped in her basement, they must escape and burn down the twisted fantasy hiding behind white picket fences.

Idea #164 When a burned-out professional discovers that her high school yearbook can transport her into alternate realities, she journeys through bittersweet paths not taken. But as nostalgia gives way to clarity, she must decide if the future she wants is still within reach.

Met so many amazing folks at London Screenwriters' Festival—I’d hate to lose touch. So I’m starting a monthly virtual meet-up for screenwriters! First one’s on June 20th. If you’d like to join, DM me and I’ll add you to the mailing list. Let’s keep the convo going. ✨ #Screenwriting #WritersLife

Idea #163 When a medical student returns home to care for her spirited grandmother, she learns the town’s beloved Blockbuster is closing. With help from old friends—and an old flame—she leads a festive campaign to save it, rediscovering love, purpose, and the place she truly belongs.

Idea #162 In a wealthy Los Angeles suburb, a seemingly sweet dogwalker hides a deadly obsession—stalking and killing the rich lives she covets. But when a troubled screenwriter enters her life, the pasts they’ve buried begin to surface—and soon, they risk destroying each other.

Idea # 161 Every four years on February 29th, we catch a glimpse of two lovers whose relationship is shaped by time, chance, and the moments in between. As their lives unfold across decades, each Leap Day reveals how love can deepen, strain, survive—and surprise.

Idea #160 Christmas-obsessed Yule Clausowski is mistaken for a thief and kidnapped while shopping for a tree. After escaping, he accidentally leads a mobster to his festive suburban home. With party prep underway and the HOA circling, his family must turn decorations into holiday booby traps.

Idea #159 A woman in witness protection, is relocated to a charming mountain town during Christmas. As she builds a quiet life while evading her violent ex-boyfriend’s pursuit, her cover is jeopardized when she falls for the town sheriff, who harbours his own suspicions about her mysterious past.

Idea #158 A talented witch and professional Matchmaker struggles to find her own soulmate. When she falls for a rugged mortal, she must navigate family expectations, a relentless warlock suitor, and the growing risk of exposing the magical world—all while discovering the courage to live her truth.

Idea #157 A pragmatic property surveyor is sent to assess land for development in a small-town but discovers a historic wishing well. As she learns the townsfolk heartfelt stories about the well, she questions her beliefs about magic, community, and the balance between progress and preservation.

Idea #156 A pretentious travel blogger gets stranded at a lodge she virally slammed with a negative review during a freak Christmas blizzard. Forced to face the grumpy owner she begins to see the true beauty of the lodge—and the man behind it—as they work to bring holiday cheer to the guests.

Idea #155 After a bizarre accident leaves a woman with a brain condition that makes her see everyone as their younger selves, she hilariously navigates life and rekindles her estranged marriage, rediscovering the love and laughter that first brought them together.

Idea #154 A high-end chef and her reclusive neighbour form an unexpected bond when her homemade meals begin to draw him out of his isolation. As their connection deepens, they must confront personal fears, culminating in a gesture of hope that tests whether love can truly break down walls.

Idea #153 After jilting his long-time partner at the altar he finds himself split from his family and struggling to mend the broken trust. When he learns they have a new baby on the way he embarks on a journey of self-reflection that leads to a surprise wedding and a second chance.

Idea #152 A reclusive woman re-enters the dark world of her abusive ex when he's named a suspect in a series of bomb threats. Teaming up with a rookie detective, she risks everything to stop his deadly plan, but as old feelings resurface, she must decide if escaping him means sacrificing herself.

On Thursday I will be heading to the #LondonScreenwriters'Festival for the first time. I'm very excited to attend #pitchfest and to learn more about the craft. I am also very excited to meet some of my connections in person. If you are heading to the festival DM me and maybe we can get a coffee.

Idea #151 A driven COO travels to Maui when her best friend impulsively gets engaged to a local. Intent on reminding her Christmas obsessed friend that the city is better, soon she's falling for the island’s traditions—and its inhabitants—while discovering the true meaning of balance and community.

Idea #150 After their mother’s death, three estranged sisters grapple with caring for their grumpy father. One faces a crisis when she discovers she’s pregnant by her married boss and seeks justice with the help of a kind lawyer, while the others navigate family secrets and personal heartbreak.

Idea #149 In modern-day Hudson Valley, an architect and a historian uncover a tragic love story between a wounded soldier and the woman who cared for him. As they piece together the mystery, they discover a long-lost family connection and realize that love and legacies endure across generations.

Idea #148 When an ultra-organized maid of honour and a carefree best man must put their differences aside to save a destination wedding when half the wedding party get stranded during a freak snowstorm. As chaos unfolds and tensions rise, their mutual disdain turns into unexpected sparks.

Idea #147 On Christmas Eve, the daughter of a Hollywood action star is taken hostage in Manhattan Plaza. While police struggle outside, Holly Eve refuses to play the victim. Using her wit and grit, she fights back against her captors, turning the high-rise into a battleground they’ll never forget.

Idea #146 When NASA’s underqualified marketing team is mistakenly tasked with faking the moon landing, they must scramble to pull off history’s biggest hoax, while dodging clueless elitist astronauts, sceptical government officials, and a relentless journalist convinced the whole thing is a sham.

Idea #145 A mysterious Valentine’s letter draws a woman back to the town where she once loved and lost. As she unravels the truth, she must decide whether love is about holding on to the past or embracing the possibility of a new future.

Idea #144 On Christmas Eve, Harrolds department store transforms into a portal to the past. A sceptical seasonal worker is sent back in time and finds herself reliving a long-buried family love story. Now she must decide whether to hold onto the past or embrace her own future before dawn breaks.

Idea #143 When a freak snowstorm traps a career-driven woman and a kind-hearted mall security guard inside a shopping mall on Christmas Eve, their night of playful adventures, unexpected confessions, and Christmas magic forces them to question what they truly want in life and love.

Idea #142 A free-spirited animal rescuer and a no-nonsense zoologist embark on a chaotic journey to return a runaway reindeer to the North Pole—or so they think. Along the way, they face one hilarious disaster after another, discovering the true meaning of teamwork, purpose, and Christmas spirit.

Idea #141 Each Christmas in Hollow Pines, a black wreath signals death. When a snowstorm traps strangers in the remote town, the wreaths return, summoning an ancient entity and reigniting a curse that only blood can silence.

Idea #140 A washed-up former MTV presenter attends a glitzy Christmas party where is sent back to the MTV of the 90s by a rocker Santa. Now she must navigate youth with a fresh perspective, make amends for past mistakes, and inspire a new generation.