Sheil Land Associates
Agency · United KingdomQuery letters only
A long-established London agency with a film, TV and theatre desk. A letter first, and never the script.
The door
Query letters only
A one-page letter and a short summary by email, to the address on their film, TV and theatre page. Scripts and pitches sent unrequested are not read, and they say they are not actively seeking clients.
Submissions go by email via their submissions page ↗.
None published for screen. They say only that they cannot confirm receipt. The twelve-week figure circulating online belongs to their book department.
Door state checked against their official pages 5 Oct 2026.
What they're looking for
- Formats
- Feature, TV Pilot
- Takes approaches from
- Worldwide
How to approach
Their film, TV and theatre page is separate from their book page, and it is the one that governs screenwriting. Email only, with a covering letter of no more than one A4 page about you and your writing background, an optional writing CV, and a brief summary of the work. That is the whole submission.
Do not attach the script. They state plainly that scripts and pitches will not be read unless requested, so the letter has to carry the whole approach.
Two things they say that are worth respecting. They are not actively seeking clients at the moment, which is unusually candid and worth believing. And any representation email sent as part of a round robin is deleted, so this cannot be one of twenty.
The PreList verdict
Who this is for: writers with something to say about their own background in one page. The whole door is a covering letter, which rewards a clear professional story far more than a strong opening ten pages, because nobody will read those yet.
Who should skip it: anyone in a hurry. They have said they are not actively looking, and they will not confirm your email arrived. Send it, note the date, and get on with the next thing rather than waiting on a reply that may never come.
Dylian Salvatore, Founder of The PreList · Updated 5 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can I send Sheil Land my screenplay?
No, not at first. They state that scripts and pitches will not be read unless they have been requested. Send the one-page covering letter, an optional writing CV and a brief summary of the work instead.
Are Sheil Land taking on new screenwriters?
They accept submissions but say they are not actively seeking clients at this time. The door is open and the bar is high.
Getting ready to approach Sheil Land Associates?
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