Pen to Paper Productions was born from a simple but powerful belief - that every creative voice deserves to be heard.

We exist to uplift and empower artists who are too often overlooked, providing real platforms for writers, filmmakers, poets, and performers to share their work. 

Mission

Pen to Paper Productions connects creative talent with real opportunities to share their work— giving overlooked writers, filmmakers, poets, and performers real platforms to reach the audiences they deserve.

Values

  • Inclusivity: Every creative voice deserves to be heard.

  • Empowerment: We champion those creating outside the mainstream.

  • Authenticity: We celebrate art that speaks truth and challenges convention.

  • Opportunity: If you’ve got art, we’ll find it a wall, stage, screen, or page.

Community Purpose

Pen to Paper Productions champions artists and storytellers who might otherwise go unheard. — artists whose work reflects real life, bravery, and imagination. We nurture and amplify creative voices, giving artists the space to shine.

 

Our Creative Founders

Led by two British creatives, Pen to Paper Productions champions authentic stories and the artists behind them.

Dean Stalham is a self‑taught artist, playwright, and community arts organiser from North London. His acclaimed plays — God Don’t Live on a Council Estate, Senti‑Mental, Sporadicity, Bobby’s Girl, If the Cap Fits, and The Barred — portray working‑class life with honesty and compassion. His work has been staged at the Union Theatre, Hen & Chickens, and featured at the Royal Court and Hampstead Theatre.

 

Francis Saunders is a British actor, writer, director, and producer from North London whose work spans theatre, film, and television. Starting as an actor, he went on to write and direct award‑winning short films including Senior Moments, The Window Box, Busy Day, The Silence, and Baited. He has directed A Good Night Out and produced projects such as Baited and the TV series Treasure Quest. 

Dean and Francis bring over twenty years in the charity sector, guided by the simple belief that creativity can change lives.