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Ritchie Stonian Johnston

(He/Him/His)

Screenwriter

Biography

Ritchie “Stonian” Johnston is a UK-based screenwriter, author, and filmmaker known for sharp, character-driven storytelling that blends genre with grounded emotion and a darkly comic edge.

His screenwriting spans feature thrillers, action-comedies, survival horror, and adult animation — often centering on flawed protagonists caught in high-stakes, morally complex situations. His pilot F.M.L. has placed in multiple competitions, including Page Turner, ISA Fast Track, and the Santa Barbara Screenplay Awards. Other projects, like No One Makes It Out Alive, Guardian Anghells, and Disconnected, have received attention for their genre mashups, voice, and adaptability across platforms.

Ritchie’s work has been read or requested by Zero Gravity Management, Michelle Kass Associates, Futterman Rose, The Haworth Agency, and others. His script Guardian Anghells recently won Wiki’s World’s Fastest Screenplay Contest, and No One Makes It Out Alive was a quarterfinalist in the Page Turner Top 15.

In 2025, Ritchie expanded his creative output into fiction with the release of two novels — We Regret to Inform You That Rick Is Still Alive (a conspiracy-laced dark comedy) and The Last Day (a gritty survival thriller based on his 2013–2018 indie film of the same name, which has earned over 11,000 views on YouTube). Both books are available on Kindle Unlimited and mark the beginning of a broader cross-media catalogue.

He is currently developing new IPs for screen and print and is open to collaboration, staffed writing opportunities, or representation.

Genres: Thriller, Action, Horror, Dark Comedy, Animation, Satire
Location: United Kingdom | Available via ISA or direct query

Ritchie “Stonian” Johnston is a UK-based screenwriter, author, and filmmaker known for sharp, character-driven storytelling that blends genre with grounded emotion and a darkly comic edge.

His screenwriting spans feature thrillers, action-comedies, survival horror, and adult animation — often centering on flawed protagonists caught in high-stakes, morally complex situations. His pilot F.M.L. has placed in multiple competitions, including Page Turner, ISA Fast Track, and the Santa Barbara Screenplay Awards. Other projects, like No One Makes It Out Alive, Guardian Anghells, and Disconnected, have received attention for their genre mashups, voice, and adaptability across platforms.

Ritchie’s work has been read or requested by Zero Gravity Management, Michelle Kass Associates, Futterman Rose, The Haworth Agency, and others. His script Guardian Anghells recently won Wiki’s World’s Fastest Screenplay Contest, and No One Makes It Out Alive was a quarterfinalist in the Page Turner Top 15.

In 2025, Ritchie expanded his creative output into fiction with the release of two novels — We Regret to Inform You That Rick Is Still Alive (a conspiracy-laced dark comedy) and The Last Day (a gritty survival thriller based on his 2013–2018 indie film of the same name, which has earned over 11,000 views on YouTube). Both books are available on Kindle Unlimited and mark the beginning of a broader cross-media catalogue.

He is currently developing new IPs for screen and print and is open to collaboration, staffed writing opportunities, or representation.

Genres: Thriller, Action, Horror, Dark Comedy, Animation, Satire
Location: United Kingdom | Available via ISA or direct query

Projects (12)

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F.M.L
Spec Pilot
  • Comedy .
  • Drama .
  • Dramedy
0 Recommendation
6 Awards
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Feature
  • Action .
  • Comedy .
  • Thriller
0 Recommendation
1 Award
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No One Makes it out Alive (a.k.a APEX)
Feature
  • Adventure .
  • Comedy .
  • Horror
0 Recommendation
3 Awards
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DISCONNECTED
Spec Pilot
  • Comedy .
  • Family .
  • Science Fiction
0 Recommendation
0 Award
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Ritchie Stonian Johnston

Screenwriter

Biography

Ritchie “Stonian” Johnston is a UK-based screenwriter, author, and filmmaker known for sharp, character-driven storytelling that blends genre with grounded emotion and a darkly comic edge. His screenwriting spans feature thrillers, action-comedies, survival horror, and adult animation — often centering on flawed protagonists caught in high-stakes, morally complex situations. His pilot F.M.L. has placed in multiple competitions, including Page Turner, ISA Fast Track, and the Santa Barbara Screenplay Awards. Other projects, like No One Makes It Out Alive, Guardian Anghells, and Disconnected, have received attention for their genre mashups, voice, and adaptability across platforms. Ritchie’s work has been read or requested by Zero Gravity Management, Michelle Kass Associates, Futterman Rose, The Haworth Agency, and others. His script Guardian Anghells recently won Wiki’s World’s Fastest Screenplay Contest, and No One Makes It Out Alive was a quarterfinalist in the Page Turner Top 15. In 2025, Ritchie expanded his creative output into fiction with the release of two novels — We Regret to Inform You That Rick Is Still Alive (a conspiracy-laced dark comedy) and The Last Day (a gritty survival thriller based on his 2013–2018 indie film of the same name, which has earned over 11,000 views on YouTube). Both books are available on Kindle Unlimited and mark the beginning of a broader cross-media catalogue. He is currently developing new IPs for screen and print and is open to collaboration, staffed writing opportunities, or representation. Genres: Thriller, Action, Horror, Dark Comedy, Animation, SatireLocation: United Kingdom | Available via ISA or direct query

Awards & Accolades

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Success Stories

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Script Request for F.M.L.
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Top 100 Hot list for the Capital Fund Screenplay contest
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No One Makes It Out Alive Requested by Major Production Company
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Quarterfinalist – Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards (2025)
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Second Round – ISA Fast Track Fellowship (Spring 2024)
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Semi-Finalist – Page Turner Top 15 (2025)
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Semi-Finalist – Page Turner Top 15 (2025)
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Project in Consideration – ISA Writing Gig (Comedy-Centered Projects)
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Project in Consideration – ISA Writing Gig (Comedy-Centered Projects)
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Project in Consideration – ISA Writing Gig Submission
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Second Round – ISA Fast Track Fellowship (2025)
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Quarterfinalist – Page Turner Top 15 (2025)
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GUARDIAN ANGHELLS – Winner, Wiki: The World’s Fastest Screenplay Contest
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Quarter Finalist stage at Emerging Screenplay writers Comedy Screenplay

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