Rex Has Our Number
Our short film UNKNOWN NUMBER, which I wrote and directed, got its big-screen debut this week, at Berkhamsted’s beautiful art deco rep cinema The Rex. Introduced by cinema director James Hannaway, I took to the stage to congratulate our predominantly local cast and crew and introduce the film, which played before the main feature – Adam […]
The Triumph Of Elsie
It’s been an exciting time for Elsie, Prince Of Denmark – not only did we wrap on principal photography but we also hit our Kickstarter funding target. The visually-ambitious 15 minute short tells the story of teenage Elsie who fiercely protects her right to not know what she wants to be when she grows up […]
With Mettle From Metal
From September, I will be taking up a residency at Metal Culture Peterborough to begin research on a brand new writing project. Metal was founded in London in 2002 by Jude Kelly OBE and has been active in Peterborough since 2012. Working from Chauffeurs Cottage, the original gatehouse property at the entrance to Peterborough Cathedral, […]
Little Big News
I’m thrilled to be on the shortlist for Little Brother’s Big Opportunity II. The funded scheme allows a writer, who is new to TV, to develop a drama idea through to treatment stage. The full shortlist is here. Little Brother, founded by Nigel Planer and Jamie Rix, is a BAFTA nominated production company making drama […]
You’re Through To The Next Round…
I was utterly chuffed to make the BBC Writers Academy longlist. I almost keeled over when I made the Nick Darke Award shortlist too. Much high-fiving has ensued and, as luck is supposed to come in threes, I’ve also bought a lottery ticket. The BBC Writers Academy is an apprenticeship scheme producing the next generation of writers for EastEnders, Casualty, Holby […]
