Louis Paxton
2021Louis’ debut TV project - Sci-Fi sitcom The Spare Room - was selected for the BAFTA Rocliffe drama forum in 2014 and then picked up by BBC comedy. This led to his developing the projects 21 And Over, Foolproof and The Squat with Sue Vertue and Hartswood Films.
Besides TV, Louis is currently developing the feature films Method alongside writer Laurie Nunn and Folked Up alongside Creative England/Film London. In 2016 he was one of ten writers selected for the Betty and Peter List, compiled by the CTBF, Big Talk and LOCO film fest and celebrating exceptional talent in UK feature film comedy. Louis is currently in development with the Scottish Film Talent Network on The Incomer, this will be his first feature film as Writer/Director.
Dollface
Louis Paxton
KIm Chapman, Simon Harrison
Lilly has been seeing Henry for a while. Things are going great and Lilly suspects that tonight Henry will declare his love for her. But Henry Hot-Stuff has a far more unsettling confession; he's going to introduce Lilly to his 'Family'.
Dollface
Nevada
Ruth Paxton
Louis Paxton, KIm Chapman
A psychological portrait of two lovers who have grown to hate one another, who are well beyond breaking point and who must separate. Taking inspiration from aspects of Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller's fated marriage, as a springboard for content and style,
Nevada
The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things in Bins
Paddy Kondracki, Louis Paxton
Paddy Kondracki, Stephanie Kerr
This satirical take on the shock-doc genre, examines some 'mental' mental conditions. Establishing a new type of genre, this 'odd doc' (and deadpan comedy) charts the struggles of a young couple dealing with a rare problem that threatens their relationship. Charlie, can't stop binning everything in sight - it might not be so bad if it stuff needing throwing out; unfortunately: remote controls, phones, unpaid bills, pets...The list grows longer and his partners patience shorter. Charlie and Jess then begin various strategies to help them cope. But will it be enough...
The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things in Bins
Choreomania
Louis Paxton
Paddy Kondracki, Darran Lightbody
This is the story of Hector's journey into dance hell as the city is overwhelmed by an hysterical body-popping plague. Try to keep your feet still as Glasgow succumbs to the collective insanity that is... Choreomania.
Choreomania
Musical Star
Louis Paxton
Matthew Corner, Steven Serlin
JIMMY hates musicals. When EUGENIUS – the cosmically charged, all-singing, all-dancing musical Godfather – tap dances into Jimmy’s tedium, Jimmy is swept off to a magical theatre realm and told he is destined to become the Greatest Musical Star of all time! But Jimmy’s aversion to the melodic art runs far deeper than mere dislike. In order to save the world from a tuneless future, Jimmy is forced to confront a buried childhood trauma… MUSICAL STAR! is a charming, entertaining comedy for everyone who ever loved, or hated musicals. A tale of magic, optimism and… childhood trauma, MUSICAL STAR! dares to ask the question, When everything’s so crappy what’s wrong with being happy?
Musical Star