Ritchie Johnston
Dialogue Editor, Screenwriter, Script Consultant, Script Supervisor, Producer and Creative Executive
Pontefract, United Kingdom
August 2011
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About Ritchie
HHey, I'm Ritchie!
I've been writing since 2008, working with a few indie directors along the way. My journey led me to create a film and a couple of pilots, but in 2016, I took a break when my son was born. Then in 2018, I stepped away again to run an online radio station. Life threw me another curveball in 2020 when I was diagnosed with a rare stage 2 Myxoid Liposarcoma in my left thigh. But thanks to some incredible surgeons and physiotherapy, I'm still here, stronger than ever and ready to tell more stories.
Now, in 2025, I'm back at it with a fresh perspective and plenty of stories to share. My first script back this year is F.M.L, a pilot loosely based on some of my own experiences. I'm also currently writing a feature script, APEX (a working title), along with other projects, including Guardian Anghells, Ralph Unleashes Hell, The GameboiZ, Premiere Amusements 2000, and more.
This year, I started entering contests and have already made some waves:
2nd Round in the ISA Fast Track Fellowship
Quarterfinalist in the Page Turner Feature & TV Pilot Genre Competition
Quarterfinalist (twice) in the Santa Barbara Screenplay Contest
Winner of November’s Wiki: The World’s FASTEST Screenplay Contest
Finalist in the Page Turner Feature & TV Pilot Genre Mash-Up Competition
I love writing, and I love the craft of storytelling. I’m a simple guy with a passion for creating compelling stories, and I’m excited for what’s ahead!
Unique traits: I have a dark sense of humour, I love to solve a good mystery! I draw, I parent, I rock N' roll!
Badges
Certifications
Loglines
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The GameboiZ Drama ⋄ Comedy After the sudden and absurd death of their egotistical host, a ragtag group of podcasters must scramble to save their struggling show—only to discover it was secretly a goldmine, saddled with massive debt. Now, they’ll do whatever it takes to keep their dream (and bank accounts) alive.
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Ralph Unleashes Hell - Pilot Horror ⋄ Comedy When a cynical paranormal reviewer accidentally unleashes an ancient evil, he and his group of misfit friends must navigate a nightmarish descent into supernatural chaos—unwittingly triggering the end of days with every misguided step.
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F.M.L - Pilot Episode: "The Karen" Budget: $0 - $100K | Drama ⋄ Comedy Five years cancer-free but still limping through life, ex-screenwriter Dave Sloane juggles fatherhood, a wild father-in-law, and a PTA war with the neighborhood ‘Karen.’ Just when he’s accepted a future of school-run drama and community radio gigs, an old friend offers him a shot at redemption in the film world. Now, Dave must decide: risk it all for a second chance or stay stuck in the chaos he calls life?
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Guardian "Anghells" Comedy When an immortal, self-proclaimed human messenger is tasked with preparing the reluctant Second Coming of Jesus for his divine purpose, he enlists the help of a demon-turned-social-media-expert to spread the word—before the universe gets rebooted and humanity is wiped out.
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APEX Horror ⋄ Comedy When a group of friends embark on a remote treasure hunt for lost WWII gold, they unknowingly trespass into a deadly hunting ground—where a ruthless ex-convict and a monstrous, unseen predator force them into a fight for survival.
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The Norfolk P.I - Pilot episode (2018) Crime ⋄ Comedy Follow the exploits of Private Investigator Steven Sour as he navigates the seedy underbelly of West Norfolk (U.K) through the eyes of documentarian Penelope McFinster.
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Premiere Amusements 2000 Comedy In the summer of 2000, a ragtag crew of misfits fights to keep their beloved seaside arcade from closing, as their eccentric leader hatches a wild plan to prove that gaming, community, and a little bit of chaos can still thrive in the digital age.
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The Last Day Thriller ⋄ Action In the aftermath of a robbery gone wrong, the surviving robbers plan the heist of a vault in the middle of nowhere, but are they ready for the real secrets inside.
Credits
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The Last Day (
2015 )
Film by Matthew Dylon Knight (Thriller) Writer When a heist goes wrong an injured trio of robbers literally finds the payday. - of their lives. -
The Guardian (
2015 )
TV Movie by Andy Blithe (Fantasy) Writer, Actor When Grimley woke up on an isolated beach with no recollection of his mortal past, little did he know that his afterlife was about to start. He suddenly finds himself tasked by the enigmatic Arturo with being the Guardian for the down on his luck Eric. His first day on the job is just like another bad day at the office. -
The Norfolk P.I
TV Movie by Aturnfim Main Writer See the seedy underbelly of West Norfolk (U.K) and meet the man who tackles it, Private Investigator, Steven Sour as documented by Penelope McFinster.
Awards
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The Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards - Quarter finalist
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Page Turner Feature and Tv Pilot GENRE - Quarter Finalist
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ISA Fast track fellowship - Second Round
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Wiki: The World's FASTEST Screenplay Contest - winner
(2024) -
The Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards - quarter finalist
(2024) -
PAGE TURNER FEATURE & TV PILOT GENRE MASH-UP COMPETITION - semi finalist
(2024) -
Los Angeles Cinefest - Semi Finalist
(2016)
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