11 Dec 2023 The research and development phase of ‘At War with Myself’ is to receive full funding from Arts Council England and the National Lottery Fund, through a project grant.
03 Nov 2023 ITV Academy today confirmed that I was shortlisted for ITV Original Voices 2024.
05 Oct 2023 https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/theatre_in_the_pound
See the first few minutes of ‘At War with Myself’ a comedy-drama multi-character solo show, exploring the unexpected outcomes of a gay theatre maker enlisting in the British army at a time when LGBT personnel were legally barred from serving – a work in progress taster at The Cockpit – Mon 20 Nov 23, 7pm Tickets: £1
29 Aug 2023 A huge welcome onboard to Lisa Millar as my stage director for the research and develop of my solo performance, ‘At War with Myself’.
09 June 2023 I welcome Arts Council England’s Culture Within Newham investment in local talent and have submitted a project concept for a short audio docu-drama, partnering with local environmental noise activists, HACAN East.
02 May 2023 I’m really looking forward to selecting for this year’s Women Over Fifty Film Festival.
30 April 2022 I’m delighted my feature thriller The Longest Road, (gay army officer’s journey towards integrity in 1987 Belfast) has been confirmed as a finalist for Unsolicited Scripts recent Script Call. They will now be seeking to pitch to producers.
5 February 2022 I’m very happy that Nuala O’Sullivan has asked me to be a selector for Women Over Fifty Film Festival again (having loved doing it for 2021).
28 January 2022 I’m delighted that Film London have confirmed me as a member of their Creativity Squared mentorship and development programme.
15 December 2021 Today’s BFI Network Talent Mixer was a great opportunity to make valuable contacts with producers and writers.
15 November 2021 Today, I was shortlisted for BAFTA Rocliffe TV Drama Competition for ‘MY ENEMY’ episode 1.
30 September 2021 I’m delighted that the BFI shortlisted my project ‘TOTAL PAIN’ for their Early Development Fund.
28 May 2021 I’m very happy that Nuala O’Sullivan has confirmed me as a selector for Women Over Fifty Film Festival.
19 November 2020 It was great to make contacts at this year’s BFI Network Talent mixer, my second time of attending.
06 December 2019 I’m delighted to have competed my MA Screenwriting at London College of Communication. The strong focus on developing writing craft and industry awareness has laid a quake proof foundation.
21 November 2019 I completed judging at the London Short Film microfestival. A fantastic opportunity to review over 70 shorts, where I learn as much as I offer.
14 May 2019 The Ballad of Tony Gold is published today, as a 40 minute audio file and available for purchased download on the Docklands Productions website.
3 March 2019 London Short Film confirms me as a returning judge on their 2019 microfest panel.
10 February 2019 I’m honoured and delighted to attend this year’s EE British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall.
28 January 2019 I’ve been treated to a night off from hard study, with an invite to share an evening of conversation with BAFTA award winning star of stage and screen, Jonathan Price and BAFTA Academy Circle members.
20 November 2018 Tinopolis asked me to give an update on the support I’m receiving though the BAFTA Tinopolis Scholarship. (see link)
16 October 2018 BAFTA confirm renowned writer Tony Marchant as my mentor, as part of his support for their New Talent programme.
18 September 2018 An inspirational start to my year as a BAFTA Scholar, meeting a hero, when BAFTA welcomed Academy Circle patrons and supporters of The British Asian Trust to an evening of conversation with BAFTA-winning actor Sir Ben Kinglsey.
17 September 2018 I was offered a very warm welcome by the senior team of Tinopolis, at the inaugural reception for BAFTA Tinopolis Scholarship.
15 September 2018 London Short Film confirm me as a judge on their 2018 microfest panel.
11 September 2018 Today, I’m confirmed as a recipient of the prestigious BAFTA Tinopolis Scholarship 2018, to support undertaking the world-leading post graduate screenwriting course at the London College of Communication.
Read about my scholarship award here.