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The Ultimate Solution To Storytelling On Screen

Screenwriting, script development, and producing support for film and television projects in New Zealand and beyond.

About Us
Work With Alan

About Us

About Alan

 Alan Brash is an experienced, produced screenwriter and aspiring producer working across film, TV and theatre from New Zealand.

Vision

To develop bold, emotionally resonant stories that connect with audiences and stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Mission

To collaborate with producers, directors and creatives to shape scripts that are smart, surprising and production‑ready.

Alan with acting President of the NZ Writers Guild (& fellow Guild board member), Kathryn Burnett, at the 2019 SPADA Conference, Auckland.

Our Journey So Far

Alan has developed projects with leading producers, script assessors and broadcasters, building a track record of professional, industry‑level work.

produced and commissioned scripts
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feature and TV projects in active development
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years of writing and story experience
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We bring the good film to life

Stories Brought To Life

From grounded romantic comedies to character‑driven drama, Shoot First Productions focuses on projects with heart, humour and a strong commercial hook.

Script Analysis

Script & Story Services

Original screenplays for film and television Script doctoring and rewrites Story consulting for producers and directors Development notes and feedback for existing projects

Script Assessment & Coverage

Alan offers paid script assessments for writers and producers who want honest, practical feedback from an experienced screenwriter. This includes detailed notes on structure, character, dialogue and market positioning, with clear next‑step suggestions.

Our Projects

Selected Projects

A sample of recent and ongoing projects from Shoot First Productions.

Truth in Advertising

 A fresh, sophisticated romantic comedy feature currently in development.

Bed Ridden

A comedy‑drama feature co‑written with Grant Lahood, with Rachel Lang contributing to the project.

Industry Collaborations

Ongoing collaborations with producers and creatives in New Zealand and internationally, including work presented at events such as the SPADA Conference and the American Film Market.

Creative Process

How Alan Works With You

Concept

Start with a conversation about your project, goals and audience, then refine the concept into a strong, marketable premise.

Development

Through drafts, notes and collaboration, Alan shapes the script into a tight, character‑driven story ready to share with partners and funders.

Delivery

Final scripts, outlines and pitch materials are delivered in professional formats suitable for producers, investors and funding bodies.

Why Choose Us

Why Work With Alan

Alan combines professional experience as a produced screenwriter with a practical understanding of the business realities of film and TV. Clients describe him as smart, likable and entirely professional, and appreciate his ability to bring both creativity and clarity to their projects.

“Alan is an experienced, accomplished screenwriter with a unique story of his own. He’s smart, highly likable and entirely professional – someone whose successes I look forward to following.”

Gary Goldstein, Producer (Pretty Woman, Under Siege, The Mothman Prophecies)

News And Blogs

News

Stay up to date with the latest news from Shoot First Productions, including project announcements, festival milestones and behind‑the‑scenes developments.