Gentle Prod's owner, Greg, has lots of ideas. Occasionally they turn out to be pretty decent and original. After he's mulled them over for a few weeks and run them past a few friends, if they still stand up, he gives them more attention. This page is the list of projects that made the list and are currently in the development drawer - along with the status of where each has got to.
A comedy drama for Radio | 6 x 5 minute episodes | STATUS: Outline, Writing
A stowaway Fly makes his way around a Cruise ship, eavesdropping on passengers and crew until everything comes to a head at the Captain's Gala Dinner. If you'd like to find out more about this project contact Greg by phone or email.
A comedy drama for Radio | 6 x 30 minute episodes | STATUS: Outline, Writing
An entertaining homage that draws on the work of the late, great, Douglas Adams and explores our need to contemplate Life, the Universe and Everything. Need we say more than that? If you'd like to find out more about this project contact Greg by phone or email.
A comedy for Radio | 6 x 30 minute episodes | STATUS: Outline, Writing
A story about coping with unexpected change, adapting to new circumstances, clashing values and reintegration into a society that's moved on. If you'd like to find out more about this project contact Greg by phone or email.
A Dark-comedy Drama for TV | 8 x 1 Hr | STATUS: Pilot Episode Script + Full Series Outline Available
A multi-protagonist dark-dramedy with an intriguing underpinning premise exploring friendship, ageing, societal attitudes to the elderly, corporate greed and criminality. Exotic Margold meets Hustle meets Beaking Bad, it's quirky and perfect for VOD such as Netflix, Amazon or Apple. If you'd like to find out more about this project contact Greg by phone or email.
Drama for TV | 6 x 1 Hr | STATUS: Writing: Pilot Episode Step Outline + Series Outline Available
A multi-protagonist drama with a light-hearted edge about the intertwining lives of people brought together through a common activity. Exploring class, relationships, betrayal, depression, terminal illness, camaraderie and collective triumph. A bit Kay Mellor, perfect for the forty-something audience and well suited to terrestrial TV. If you'd like to find out more about this project contact Greg by phone or email.
A Drama for TV | 6 x 1 Hr | STATUS: Full Series Outline Available, Writing
Part modern day fantasy thriller, part factual historical drama, Bloodchain brings two stories together to explore themes of global supremacy, nature or nurture, machiavellian manipulation, family ties and betrayal. High production value. If you'd like to find out more about this project contact Greg by phone or email.
A Romantic Comedy Feature | 1hr 30 approx | STATUS: Outline, Writing
A moving romantic comedy from a male perspective that explores fear, self-esteem and self-discovery within themes of betrayal, separation, single parenting, divorce and starting a new relationship in mid-life. If you'd like to find out more about this project contact Greg by phone or email.
A Romantic Comedy Feature | 1 Hr 30 approx | STATUS: Outline
A homecoming tale of long-lost love within a rock-fueled musical backdrop. A gritty but fun tale of musical creativity, missed opportunities, diverging lives, failing relationships and reconverging friendship. If you'd like to find out more about this project contact Greg by phone or email.
Action Adventure | 1 Hr 50 approx | STATUS: Outline
Part modern day fantasy thriller, part factual action adventure wartime drama - The Atlantic is a glitzy action packed roller coaster tale of heroism, treasure, discrimination and triumph over oppression. If you'd like to find out more about this project contact Greg by phone or email.
Drama| 10 minutes approx | STATUS: Post-Production
Taken from the Joggers Storeyworld, The Run is the story of Christina, who takes some life changing decisions while out on her daily exercise. Entered by BU for the Royal Television Society Student Television Awards, The Run fuses innovative audio with cutting edge Cinematography - courtesy of Director Lucia Schiavon and Writer Greg Brina. If you'd like to find out more about this project contact Greg by phone or email.
Drama | 5 mins | STATUS: Pre-Production
Facing his first weekend as a single parent, a newly separated father collects his children, but it starts going wrong from the get-go. Distraught when they are late, a kindly stranger helps him out. A compassionate and emotional story about the immediate aftermath of separation. If you'd like to find out more about this project contact Greg by phone or email.