Michael van Koetsveld
Occasionally seen as a Supporting Artist in various productions, Michael has also recently been an Editor on a world-record-breaking feature film, "The Impact" by Create 50 Films.
Michael's short film "Falling in Love" made several successful festival appearances.
Michael set up the New Forest Film Festival, was instrumental in setting up the Godalming Film Festival and was a committee member of the Godalming Film Society for over ten years.
Michael is writing his first novel and can sometimes be found at the London Comedy Writers Group, presenting or reviewing scripts.
You can find out more about Michael as a filmmaker here and on his new and shiny Script Revolution page here.
Awards
First recipient of the Godalming Film Society Funding Award in 2016.
Screenplays by Michael
Witch Hunt
01-08-2024
Drama, Dining Room, Three Pages, Trigger - Abduction, Trigger - Psychological Torture
This script portrays a tense interrogation scene in a Salem country house where Jenny Hausman is accused of attempted murder and slander by a group of three middle-aged women. The dialogue and interactions between Jenny Hausman and the women reveal a complex web of accusations, truths, and consequences, leading to a dramatic climax.
Find out moreTwo Thirty
07-05-2024
Black Comedy, Bedroom, House, Two Pages, Trigger - Swearing
A concerned woman tries to rouse her friend after a serious night out and reveals just how much trouble she might be in. A snippet of life, not necessarily lived to its full potential.
Find out moreThe Sample
30-04-2024
Comedy, Living Room, Two Pages
When a tetchy patient misinterprets a medic's request, things get messy, and accusations fly. A comedy about how different cultures and the misuse of words can cause confusion.
Comment available from Simon Cox.
Find out moreHeal
27-10-2022
Drama, Bedroom, Two Pages
A devastated man is surprised by a friend trying to help him, despite his protests. Her insistence on mundane practicalities might be just what he needs.
An intense, claustrophobic peek into a mind dealing with a broken heart.
Comment available from Lucy V Hay.
Find out morePerfect Timing
13-10-2022
Drama, Thriller, Dining Room, Kitchen, End Of The World, Two Pages, Trigger - Self Harm, Trigger - Suicide
Depression can push people to the very edge, but every cloud has a silver lining, even the end of the world. This two-header is intensely dark at the start and turns joyous by the end - something to get your teeth into.
Find out moreMute
24-08-2022
Comedy, Living Room, Two Pages
A wife's frustration at her husband's interruptions to the TV show they're watching fall spookily in line with the commentary, and she gets the last word.
Comments available from Lucy Linger and Simon Cox.
Find out moreDon't
23-08-2022
Drama, Bedroom, Two Pages, Trigger - Bullying, Trigger - Sexual Violence
What will happen when a drunken man tries to force his way into a bedroom late at night? Will a locked door be enough to keep him out?
Not every situation is as it seems at first glance, and the twist in this story's tail puts a whole different slant on the dynamics of the roles in this situation.
Find out moreGreener
03-08-2022
Comedy, Drama, Park, Three Pages
Jealousy rears it's ugly head between two friends having lunch in a park. Can they resolve it before their meal is ruined?
Comment available from Bob Schultz.
Find out moreSeeing Senses
19-08-2018
Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction, Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Office, Two Pages
A night out with new friends triggers a strange new ability in the protagonist, who ends up blurting about it to the world on their next vlog recording.
Find out moreRehoming Centre
04-07-2018
Comedy, Drama, Living Room, Two Pages
What starts as a heartbroken chat opens up possibilities that bring out the smiles once more.
Find out morePsycho Session
04-07-2018
Drama, Thriller, Living Room, Office, Two Pages, Trigger - Violence
What happens if the one paid to listen is not really "in the room"?
Distraction has its price and, in this case, that price might just be too high to bear.
Find out moreCustody
02-07-2018
Drama, Hallway, House, Two Pages
A drama with a twist about what happens after a devastating breakup, and who gets custody of the loved ones?
A compact story set in one location but requiring heaps of character from the actors. Will need a little bit of foley in the edit too, but we can help with that.
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