Studio21 International, the C21Media-backed fresh talent development producer, has announced the 21 strong shortlist of projects bidding for a £2,000 development prize through its annual Script Competition.

This year’s competition seeks to uncover a hit microdrama that can appeal to a contemporary audience worldwide. The competition invited entries for series made up of 2-5 minute episodes, with a total of 40-60 episodes across the series.

The 21 shortlisted projects are:

Brat Camp by Stephanie Ouaknine
Caledonia Dreaming by Rachel Murrell
Community Farm by Rebecca Colby and Addy Farmer
Digital Disciples by Kevin McKell
Dunston by Alvin Nwanji
First is the Worst by Caitlin Magnall-Kearns
Flagged by Danielle Reid
Flake by Lucy Dwyer
LA Promise by Paul Harris
Life Lessons by Simon Warne
Love in the Time of DIY by Suzy Miller
Not Long Left by Sarah Gamble
Rage by Jingan Young
SIBS by Darren Jones
Soapie by Christopher Steip
Taylor’s Lesson by Yvette Ross
Tess’ Plot by Olivia Gagan
The Boy Who Stole My Heart by Wayne Middleton
The Nocturnal and Confidential Gastronomical Society of San Sebastian by Claire Choe
Three Little Words by Megan Smith
Unlocked by Oliver Henderson

Six finalists will be selected from the longlist to pitch their projects at Content London.

The winning writer will receive £2,000 from Studio21 to option the project. Studio21 will further develop the project in association with the writer to take it out internationally.

Previous winners now have their shows in development with leading coproducers.

The six finalists will be announced on October 31, 2025.

The Studio21 Micro Drama Script Competition is produced in association with C21Media, Content London and Script Angel.