Two practical workshops on low-budget horror and confident networking

Lund Fantastic Film Festival welcomes British screenwriter, script editor and lecturer Amanda Graham to this year’s Fantastic Forum for two practical sessions aimed at filmmakers at every stage.

From making horror work on a limited budget to navigating industry events without awkward pitches, both sessions focus on practical tools filmmakers can use straight away.

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2 November, 13:00‍

‍Hotel Concordia, Lund

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Horror on a Budget

How do you make horror work when the budget doesn’t?

Amanda Graham shares practical ways to create tension, atmosphere and impact without expensive effects or elaborate setups. The session explores how smart creative choices can stretch limited resources — and where cutting corners can end up costing you the film.

What the session covers

• Writing horror that works within your means
• Choosing and using locations
• Sound and editing
• Performance
• Camera language

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Networking Without the Awkwardness

Networking doesn't have to feel forced.

Amanda Graham shares practical ways to approach industry events, start conversations and build professional relationships without awkward pitches or rehearsed small talk.

What the session covers

• Approaching industry events with confidence
• Starting conversations naturally
• Talking about your work without a rehearsed pitch
• Making genuine, lasting connections
• Simple ways to make networking more useful and less uncomfortable

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Amanda Graham

Amanda Graham is a British screenwriter, script editor and lecturer with extensive experience in film and television development. She has written 23 television episodes for the BBC and Apple and has worked on scripts, pitch materials and development projects for clients including the BBC, Channel 4 and Zero Gravity Group.

Her own projects in development include two comedies with Olivia Colman and Ed Sinclair’s production company, South of the River.

Through her writing, development work and teaching, she focuses on creativity, storytelling and helping filmmakers develop their ideas and find their own voice.

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Lund Fantastic Film Festival takes place 28 October–4 November 2026.