KURB LTD

What KURB LTD does

KURB Ltd is a UK-based private writing production studio that develops original narrative content for film, television, theatre, and podcast. Founded by writers including Darrell James (Writer/Lyricist), the company is registered in England and Wales (Co. 10161567) and operates from a headquarters in Exeter (Devon) with a London office at 128 City Road. The core proposition is the creation of original spec scripts and narrative architectures rather than commissioned writing or adaptation work, with the company describing its output as 'precision-engineered storytelling' via a proprietary 'Storyworks' methodology.

The product portfolio is structured around three service lines: Spec Scripts (original screenplays, pilot scripts, and stage plays developed for acquisition by production companies and broadcasters), Rewrites (script consultation involving structural overhauls, dialogue refinement, and character development), and Collaboration (co-creation partnerships with directors, production houses, and audio studios). Current slate includes 'Going Nowhere' (stage play premiered at Brixton Theatre), 'Sideways to the Sun' (feature film optioned by Channel 4, in pre-production), 'Lucky Loser' (six-part comedy-drama TV series in development with a major UK broadcaster), 'The Outsider' (film in development), and 'The Old Soldier' (short story published in 2026).

KURB operates a selective, relationship-driven B2B go-to-market. The company does not accept unsolicited material and only works through recognised literary agents, entertainment lawyers, or formal professional requests. Revenue is derived from one-time script licensing fees, professional services for rewrites, and licensing/royalty arrangements from co-creation partnerships. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated on a project-by-project basis. Distribution is regional (United Kingdom) with no stated global footprint. The company has no disclosed institutional funding, no parent company, and operates as a privately held, founder-led entity.

Name

KURB LTD

Legal name

KURB Ltd

Website

https://kurb.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KURB Ltd is a UK-based writing production studio that develops original screenplays, TV pilots, and stage plays for acquisition by production companies, broadcasters, and theatre producers, with a portfolio spanning film, television, and theatre.

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Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Original Script Development: KURB develops original screenplays, pilot scripts, and stage plays for acquisition by production companies and broadcasters.
2. Script Consultation and Rewrite Services: Consultation services for producers and creators requiring structural overhauls, dialogue refinement, and character development to greenlight projects.
3. Collaboration and Co-creation Partnerships: Partnership with directors, production houses, and audio studios for co-creation across film, TV, theatre, and podcasts.

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Core offering

KURB is a writing production studio that develops original narratives — screenplays, pilot scripts, stage plays, and short stories — for acquisition by film production companies, TV broadcasters, theatre producers, and audio studios. In addition to creating spec scripts ready for optioning, the studio offers professional script consultation, structural rewrites, and dialogue refinement services, and engages in co-creation partnerships with directors, production houses, and audio studios across film, television, theatre, and podcasts.

Product overview

KURB is a writing production studio offering three core services: Spec Scripts (original screenplays, pilot scripts, and stage plays developed for acquisition), Rewrites (script consultation and structural editing services), and Collaboration (co-creation partnerships with directors, production houses, and audio studios). The studio maintains a portfolio of original creative works spanning film, television, theatre, and podcasts, including projects like Going Nowhere (stage play), Sideways to the Sun (feature film), Lucky Loser (TV series), The Outsider (film), and The Old Soldier (short story).

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Products and services

• Spec Scripts Original screenplays, pilot scripts, and stage plays developed by KURB for acquisition by film production companies, TV broadcasters, and theatre producers; built from the ground up as original narratives designed to capture cultural zeitgeist.
• Rewrites (Script Consultation) Script consultation service providing structural overhauls, dialogue refinement, and character development for producers and creators needing to greenlight or salvage existing projects.
• Collaboration (Co-creation) Partnership-based co-creation service working with directors, production houses, and audio studios to develop scripts jointly across film, TV, theatre, and podcasts.
• Going Nowhere (Stage Play) A darkly comic stage play about two lifelong friends stuck in dead-end jobs whose reckless plan to make it spirals into chaos; premiered at Brixton Theatre.
• Sideways to the Sun (Feature Film) Feature film about a burnt-out photographer who captures strangers' happiest moments after a personal breakdown; optioned by Channel 4 and in pre-production.
• Lucky Loser (TV Series) Six-part comedy-drama TV series about a chronically unlucky man who wins the lottery and decides not to tell his overbearing wife or family; in development with a major UK broadcaster.

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Channel 4coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChannel 4 has optioned 'Sideways to the Sun', a feature film written by KURB's Darrell James about a burnt-out photographer, which is now in pre-production. This represents a significant validation of KURB's original screenwriting capabilities.
• Brixton TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKURB's stage play 'Going Nowhere' premiered at the Brixton Theatre to sold-out audiences, receiving strong critical praise for its authentic voice and powerful performances.
• Independent Production Company (Unnamed)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner'Sideways to the Sun' is also in active development with a respected independent production company, being positioned as an auteur-driven drama with strong international appeal.
• Major UK Broadcaster (Unnamed)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner'Lucky Loser' has been optioned and is currently in development with a major UK broadcaster, representing a significant TV series commission opportunity.

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Broad incumbents

• Blueprint Pictures: UK film production company behind prestige features including '1917'. Comparable as a UK production counterpart that would acquire KURB-style original feature scripts for development.
• Bad Wolf: UK television and film production company producing high-end original drama such as 'His Dark Materials' and 'Industry'. Comparable as a UK original-drama originator competing for the same premium commissions KURB is targeting.
• Sister Pictures: UK television production company producing premium original drama such as 'Chernobyl' and 'The Power'. Comparable as a UK-focused original drama originator whose commissioning relationships with broadcasters overlap directly with KURB's target buyer set.
• House Productions: UK independent film production company behind auteur features such as 'The Souvenir'. Comparable as a UK film production counterpart that would option original, character-driven feature scripts like KURB's slate.
• Anonymous Content: US- and UK-based content production company representing writers and producing premium original film and TV. Comparable as a writer-led origination house whose model of packaging original IP with top-tier talent parallels KURB's agent-grade, selective approach.
• Big Talk Productions: UK film and television production company producing comedy-drama and original features. Comparable as a UK origination house working across comedy-drama — the same genre space as KURB's 'Lucky Loser' and 'Going Nowhere'.
• Drama Republic: UK drama production company behind prestige series including 'The Honourable Woman' and 'Doctor Foster'. Comparable as a UK original-drama production counterpart competing for the same broadcaster commissions KURB targets.
• See-Saw Films: UK/Australian production company behind critically-acclaimed originals such as 'The Power of the Dog' and 'Slow Horses'. Comparable as a producer of auteur-driven original film and TV that KURB's feature script 'Sideways to the Sun' is being positioned toward.
• Carnival Films: UK television and film production company known for long-running drama series including 'Downton Abbey' and 'The Salisbury Poisonings'. Comparable as a long-standing UK drama production counterpart operating in the same broadcaster commissioning market as KURB.
• Working Title Films: Long-established UK film and television production company behind major franchises and original drama. Comparable as a UK-based origination and production counterpart that KURB's scripts would be optioned into, though much larger in scale and capital base.

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