About Developing Room Films
Developing Room Films is an independent film and television production company dedicated to discovering, developing, and producing original stories. Through close collaboration with writers, directors, and creative partners, we create ambitious screen projects with a clear sense of purpose and identity.
Our Ethos
RELEVANT
Contemporary Relevance
We develop and produce British stories that speak to contemporary audiences — exploring the themes, experiences, and ideas that continue to shape how we understand ourselves and the world around us.
HUMAN
Human Stories
At the heart of every story are compelling characters and universal emotions. We use genre and narrative storytelling to explore meaningful themes, asking questions that connect with audiences on a human level.
ORIGINAL
Bold Storytelling
We seek out distinctive ideas and creative voices, producing ambitious narratives that offer fresh perspectives on Britain and its identity.
Meet Our TEAM
Our team brings together producers, creatives, and industry collaborators united by a passion for distinctive storytelling. We work closely with writers, directors, and talent to develop and produce ambitious film and television projects with creativity, care, and purpose.
Harvey John
Founder of Developing Room Films and The Developing Room, Harvey is a London-based producer & screenwriter specialising in genre-driven storytelling. His work combines the emotional intimacy of character-led drama with the imaginative possibilities of the fantastic, using speculative worlds and heightened realities to explore urgent contemporary themes. He is particularly interested in queer narratives and stories that reflect the complexities of modern Britain — examining identity, community, and change through bold, original genre frameworks. Most recently, he was selected to participate in the Torino Film Lab Next Feature Film 2026 development programme, and won the Grand Prize in Shore Script's 2024 Spring Short Film Fund. In both 2025 and 2026, Harvey was a Jury Member for the Raindance Film Festival Script Competition.
Emma-Kate Barry
Managing Director of The Developing Room, Emma-Kate is an actress and producer, assisting Developing Room Films across its slate of upcoming productions. As a co-producer, her credits include the short film 'When the Party's Over' which premiered at Raindance Film Festival in 2024, and as an executive producer, 'A Little Bit of Light' (2024), 'To Catch A Siren' (2026), and the upcoming Slick Films Fund-winning 'VAG'.
