Brian Cox: Actor / Director / Producer
“Sheryl joined the production of the feature film Glenrothan, initially to work on the development of the project with her script skills, in order to get it over the line with distributors. Once we achieved this, with her extensive industry experience in production and financing, Sheryl also helped support the film by bringing on board, both a sales agent, and a gap financier, which was invaluable. Thank you!”
Andrea Gibb: Film and Television Screenwriter
“I worked with Sheryl recently and she was invaluable in helping me navigate a particularly challenging script. She is instinctive and insightful, knows when to listen and when to ask the right and important questions. She is fantastically supportive of the writer and the writing process and is one of those editorial producers who is a true collaborator.”
William Boyd: Novelist and Screenwriter
“Collaborating with Sheryl Crown on a project is both a pleasure and an education. She brings her forensic intelligence to bear on a script with great charm and tact. Her insight into the structure and nuances of a film (or TV series) is profound, buttressed by her own hands-on experience as a producer and her detailed knowledge and understanding of film’s potential and the art-form’s long history. An ideal and exemplary producer and colleague.”
Marc Evans: Film and TV Drama Director
“I have worked with Sheryl on several projects, most notably on my first feature film (House of America) which we developed together from a stage play and ushered all the way through to its completed form as a cinema feature. Sheryl is an experienced and effective producer in her own right but comes from a development background, loves and understands stories. Having produced real films in the real world, she understands the requirements and strictures of the script as a working, industrial document but is always in tune with the soul of the work itself, the characters, the narrative, the tone. People often complain that projects are “over-developed”, that is usually because there have been too many voices, too many opinions influencing the project without a structured, holistic approach being applied. A trained third eye if you like, someone asking the right questions. The key to development I feel is having a person at the centre of the process who has a sure handle on what the project is and should be. Protecting its integrity as well as optimising its chances of it being made. Sheryl, because of her experience in both production and development, is expert at this. If what you need is an honest broker and creative champion who can organise and coalesce then she is that person.”
Ruth Kenley Letts: CEO and Producer; Snowed-In Productions and Bronte Film and Television
“When I have worked with Sheryl, I have found her to be an insightful, skilled and experienced script editor and development person with an ability to identify talent and see the creative potential of a story. She additionally has the skill to immediately understand script problems, combined with an ability to identify why things might not be working, and subsequently is able to articulate the issues and possibilities in a clear and constructive way, so that effective solutions can be found. Sheryl is a valuable contributor to the creative development process.”
Dave Bishop: CEO; Protagonist Pictures
“I have known and worked with Sheryl for longer than either of us would care to admit! Sheryl is one of the most talented executives in the UK, she has great taste and an exceptional understanding of the mechanics of independent film, it’s a pretty potent mix. She would be a tremendous asset both commercially and creatively on any project, plus she’s a truly lovely person to work with.”
Morwenna Banks: Screenwriter
“One of the many things a writer needs (along with vats of coffee and many food-based incentives – or is that just me?) is an executive who believes in them and understands the process of writing and the complexities involved in the transition of script to screen. I worked with Sheryl Crown during the production of my feature film ‘Miss You Already’. I was incredibly fortunate to have such rigorous, thoughtful, tenacious and kind support. Sheryl really appreciated the aims of the script and had a great overview as regards story, structure and character. My genuine thanks to her.”
Natasha Dack Omoju: Founder; TigerLily Productions
“I have worked with Sheryl on a number of occasions in her capacity as executive producer and have throughly enjoyed and benefitted from our collaborations. Her experience across development and production as well as her advice on release strategies have been invaluable for our films. Her great story telling skills as well as her contacts in the industry make her a brilliant asset and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again.”
Matt Baker: Hanway Films and Recorded Picture Company
“Sheryl has great taste and is highly experienced and skilled in developing scripts into features. She does this with wit and warmth and has been a valuable ally to our company on numerous projects.”
Ruth Caleb: TV and Film Producer
“I’ve worked with Sheryl over many years. First when she was a BBC script editor, later when she was a producer and executive producer. She is multiskilled and multitalented. Great at all aspects of the job. She combines good taste with excellent script judgement. She has a profound understanding of all aspects of the film industry. Indefatigable, principled, knowledgeable, and an all-round lovely human being.“
Nadine Marsh- Edwards: Producer; Greenacre Films
“I met Sheryl whilst we were both working in the BBC’s Drama Department and we have continued to be friends and colleagues over the years.
As independent producers we went on to launch and run a 12-month long industry diversity development training scheme for aspiring and talented film makers across fiction and factual genres. Sheryl also became an executive producer on the documentary feature, From the Ashes, that Greenacre also exec produced; her suggestions were always constructive and she was very supportive throughout the process.
Her range of experience in film production and her depth and knowledge of script editing and development in television is invaluable and always good to have in a room. I’ve loved working with Sheryl and look forward to working with her again very soon.“