ABOUT US
Talkinglens Productions is a well established, award winning film & multi-media production company based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
We specialise in making films that deal with serious issues but with sensitivity, understanding and wherever possible a sense of humour.
We endeavour to work with local and international partners and talent to develop and produce high quality feature films and documentaries that appeal to international audiences. Films that entertain and inform, so you leave the cinema with a smile, a tear or just having enjoyed the ride!
Latest News
Talkinglens are pleased to announce that our Black Comedy Ask The Cheat has won Best Feature Film at the Birmingham Film Festival 2019 and has achieved a Golden Award at the European Screen Awards 2020. Also our leading actor Max Abraham won Best Leading Actor followed by Martin Trenaman for Best Supporting Actor. Alongside our winning awards we were also nominated for four other awards at the North Europe International Film Festival – London Edition 2020!
Our latest feature film The Visit has growled and spluttered to try and get to the screen. After just a week of filming in March we had to shut down the production due to the Covid precautions and the Government enforced lockdown. The crew and cast worked extremely hard to overcome these unprecedented challenges and reschedule. Nonetheless we are planning to complete the remainder of the filming in January 2021 (Covid permitting). In addition, Espresso Yourself & Not My Cup Of Tea have also been delayed due to the Covid-19 outbreak but are now having some fx and grade added and will be released later this year.
Awful Silence, our psychological horror feature film starring the super talented Megan Paul and the enigmatic Quentin Jones is currently in post production, the editing is complete and it is being scored and vfx added. more information: awfulsilence.wordpress.com
We are also in the pre-production stage with our next feature film the sci fi , Artificial Rage.
Barely Legal our 6 part TV black comedy series is in the final stages of script development.





“Welcome to unbridled hilarity, guaranteed to tickle your funny bone” – Vanessa Feltz
WINNER OF BEST FEATURE
Services & Policies

PRODUCTION EXPERTISE
Talkinglens is very passionate about encouraging local talent to find a foothold in the industry and to this end we always aim to offer opportunities to Yorkshire based talent and to actively promote the region.
We ensure that throughout the year and on all our productions newcomers to the industry and graduates are given internships, work placement opportunities and assisting roles. We also often put on workshops and classes on a variety of topics, such as Filming with DSLR and the Cannes Film Festival.
PRODUCTION SERVICES
Here are the services we can offer for your script
- Offer an Extensive Feedback Script Report – covering the concept, plot, characters, pacing and commercial appeal.
- Rewriting, Editing, or Doctoring – the current script in house to make the screenplay a commercially high standard shooting script.
- Preparation of the Budget – This includes a draw – down schedule the most vital piece of information for any development project. This schedule brings together the tasks and the costs of the project. We will guide you through the preparation of cash flow, re- coupment and the construction of shooting schedules.
- Effective Business Planning – for up and coming new companies.
- Complete Packaging Service of the Feature – This will include creating and attaching proper industry members including Cast, Crew and Vendors. Such as Lead Actors, Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Composer, Production Services, Music Supervision, Post Production/VFX and PR.
- Arrange Product Placement deals for feature films with big industry players.
- Representation of the Film – at public promotional media events such as festivals, premieres and interviews. All of these are subject to our availability.
- Secure Worldwide Sales Agent/ Distributor – for representation for the feature.
- Actors Headshots
- Script Consultancy
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Talkinglens Productions are providing in Leeds, Yorkshire, a range of specialist intensive short media courses. These courses have been devised to suit the independent filmmaker individually. However, quite uniquely they can also be combined as a package in that they cover every crucial aspect of the film-making process for the independent filmmaker.
Talkinglens Productions is dedicated to creating the next generation of filmmakers.
The course content is aimed at the independent media practitioner or filmmaker who seeks practical intensive knowledge in a particular specialist discipline of the film and television industry in a short space of time.
The courses will be delivered by practising media industry professionals who can not only draw upon their vast and up to date knowledge of the industry but people who are experienced and also possess a talent for teaching their craft.
These media courses will allow you to learn more about aspects of Film Production that you are interested in. They are designed to provide a detailed account of certain aspects of the film industry in a short space of time.
ACTOR HEADSHOTS
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SCRIPT CONSULTANCY
Script Reading At Talkinglens we have a range of script specialists who’s interests, experience and knowledge covers all genres of film and television. The expert who we feel will be best suited to your script genre, will provide you with a full report and breakdown of the script with constructive and analytical feedback as well as proof reading. They will take you through all aspects of the narrative structure, suggestions to make the dialogue as realistic as possible and ways in which the development of characters can be improved.
Script Development Services We will work with you as a script developer, this will involve editing and advising on various drafts until both parties believe the script is completely ready to be submitted to agencies, broadcasters and production companies.
Our Network As an established production company within the film and television industries, we have acquired a strong network of producers, commissioning editors, financiers, acting and crewing talent plus directors. We will be sure to know the perfect individual who could progress your script to production.
Please get in touch for a quote at: info@talkinglens.co.uk
INVESTMENTS
Investment Benefits –
Talkinglens have an extremely dedicated production team who are experienced in creating exciting, innovative and profitable film projects. From our experience we know that investing in Independent films can offer rewarding benefits both financially and otherwise. These investments can offer highly tax efficient opportunity due to the incentives offered by the UK Government, with potentially large returns as well as other extremely rewarding benefits that involvement in the film industry can bring.
SEIS Approved Accreditation for Tax Rebates
Talkinglens are now fully accredited and compliant with the UK Government’s Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) as well as the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). This enables private investors to benefit from generous tax breaks* including a year one Income Tax rebate worth between 30% and 50% of the value of any investment in our films. You will not be subject to any Capital Gains Tax on any profits from the film and extensive loss relief if the worst happens (potentially limiting your benefits to the sum of 35% of your original investment).
* 30% Income Tax rebate available for EIS investments and 50% Income Tax rebate available for SEIS investments (subject to investor paying sufficient tax in the year of investment to claim the maximum rebate).
Additional Benefits
Not only to do we strive to create huge financial benefits for you and your company through investing in our films but you will also see huge marketing potential to promote and expand your business with some more personal added extras.
- A personal/Company credit in the film titles and IMDB
- Exclusive entry to the film set
- Photographs with Alist stars
- Poster credits.
- VIP entry to premieres at Cannes and Berlin Festivals.
- Special invitation to Preview screenings and parties.
If you are interested in such investment opportunities or have any further questions, please contact: phil@talkinglens.co.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITES
Talking Lens prides itself on following the equal opportunities guidelines. We aim to provide a equal and diverse employment opportunities regardless of age, disability and mental disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or beliefs, sex, and sexual orientation. Our policy covers all areas of employment through application processes, working conditions, promotions and training opportunities. We acknowledge that in our continued growth and development we are to utilise our teams and enhance all available workforce. We also follow a strict anti bullying and harassment policy, ensuring all employees feel comfortable and safe within our work environment.
COVID 19 POLICY
During the Covid-19 pandemic, we are committed to following Covid Government Policy in all our filming schedules. As outlined in Government policy we are ensuring regular sanitisation of hands and equipment used, respiratory hygiene including the use of masks and maintaining a 2m social distance at all possible times. We acknowledge certain department specific needs and are supervising needs on an ad hoc basis. We understand the struggles Covid-19 has played on mental health and are taking this into consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
At Talking Lens we are using initiative to create a greener working environment. For this we are encouraging sourcing employment from the local community in order to cut down on carbon emissions and are moving towards lowering our single plastic use and waste on set.
Teasers and Trailers
Scare b&b
Awful Silence
Ask the Cheat
Not My Cup of Tea
Dumb Decisions
Our Day
Why Jihadi
Making His Mind Up
CONTACT
To find out more, please get in touch using this form
Due to the volume of enquiries we currently cannot accept unsolicited scripts.