Steve Gillespie
Steve Gillespie


Region: West Midlands
County: Herefordshire
Local Authority: Herefordshire Council
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Description

Steve Gillespie – Hereford Script Works

Military Authenticity Consultant | Film · TV · Theatre · Gaming

Offers expert consultancy for productions requiring credible, nuanced portrayals of British military life. With 16 years as a Royal Air Force Officer, an MA in Screenwriting, and ongoing doctoral research into representations of military characters and veterans on television - a rare convergence of lived experience and story craft.
Work goes far beyond uniform accuracy — covering psychology, hierarchy, language, humour, boredom, fear, and the daily rhythms of service life, all translated into performance and narrative.




Special Interests

Specialist Script Consultancy for Military, Security and High‑Risk Worlds

Script consultancy – scene-by-scene accuracy notes covering ranks, procedures, kit, and terminology
Dialogue & behaviour pass – era-specific language, status dynamics, mess culture, and banter
Character background checks – service timelines, training pathways, medals, and discharge routes
Department briefing packs – wardrobe, props, set dressing, vehicles, and signage
On-set advisory – performance guidance for directors and actors on bearing, address, weapon handling, and radio discipline
Tropes & pitfalls review – avoiding lazy stereotypes while keeping drama and comedy sharp
Post-production review – continuity, close-up insignia, and PR sensitivity notes for veteran audiences

Deliverables are clear and production-friendly — designed for departments to act on quickly, not academic critique.


Genre

Action, Adventure, Biopic, Comedy, Corporate, Crime, Drama, Historical, Theatre, War


Language(s)

British English

Credits

  • NEW ENTRANT - Writer
  • 2026: The Word on the Street 2026 (Feral Productions)
  • 2026: Unrestricted Access (Feral Productions)
  • 2025: No Limits (Feral Productions)
  • 2025: The Word on The Street 2025 (Feral Productions)

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