The Marmalade nebula™
Stage
Late Development
Number of Episodes
26
Episode Duration
22 minutes
Target Age Group
Children 6-9, Family Show
Format
2D
Details
Author: Lee Dilley
Vis Dev Artist: Tom Ems
Producer: Marcus Phoenix
This galactic adventure begins when space pirates Antares and Nash attempt to catch the rarest creatures in the Universe in order to gain access to The Marmalade Nebula - a place where all your dreams come true.
- Reached 12th in Kids & family category (Apple Podcast)
- Ben Boyer – Sky comedy commissioner "Very fun - a little Pratchett, a little Adams, a little Lemony Snicket, but totally its own thing - well done. (I mean all of those references, by the way... spiritual cousins - your story is totally original!)”
- BAFTA Rocliffe “The extract shows the writer take on a high-concept idea to create a funny, dynamic sci-fi comedy. This is a well written entry which shows a writer with a clear vision and a strong sense of humour”
- Phil Parker (Consultant, Wallace and Gromit) “The production value and approach are great”
- Chris Trengrove “The voices are nice, and the SFX are excellent. Noel Fielding for kids. It’s terrific.”
- Marc Blake (Sitcom consultant and Author) “Love it! Great production value. Poppy’s a strong character. Fab.”
Shrinking pea & The Pangolin™
Stage
In development
Number of Episodes
52
Episode Duration
11 minutes
Target age group
Children 2-6
FORMAT
3D
Details
Author: Lee Dilley
Producer & 3D Generalist: Marcus Phoenix
Pea has a limb difference but that makes no difference, she’s just another girl who dreams of adventure, a mischievous, nice, naughty, funny, inquisitive and loving kid.
- Christmas book came 2nd on Amazon’s ‘childrens Books on Christmas’ chart
- TOP 10 RECOMMENDED READING by limb difference charity
- 500+ books sold
- 30+ five-star reviews on Amazon
- Almost 1000 followers over social media #MushyPeabook
- 13 books released so far
About the author
Lee Dilley
Lee cut his teeth as a sitcom writer. Two pilots were produced one selling to Amazon Prime and another making it to BBC commissions where Lee was mentored by the head of BBC comedy in 2019. His portfolio includes...
- 13+ IMDB credits (2012-2022)
- Author & illustrator – ‘The Adventure of Mushy Pea’ picture books
- Lead writer – In The Dog House (sitcom) – sold to amazon prime
- Creator/writer – Jobseekers sitcom
- Lead writer – Neural (2013 – short drama) – sold to OpprimeTV
- Mentored by head of BBC comedy
- Writer – Blondi’s War (short)
- Work shortlisted for BBC ignite program (Mushy Pea)
- Longlisted BBC & BAFTA Rocliffee Writing for Children (2017 & 2018)
- Mentor at Loco Kickstart Your Comedy & Panel Pitch Judge, speaker (2016 & 2018)