MICHELA CORTESE
Italy, United Kingdom
Michela is the co-founder of #TheScriptDept and an Executive Producer. She also lectures in screenwriting at Falmouth University.
LAURA MALONEY
United Kingdom
Laura originally trained as an actress at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (graduating 2006), followed by completing an MA in Writing for Script and Screen at Falmouth University (graduating 2020).
Laura also writes collaboratively with her writing partner, Jasmine Jagger (represented by Casarotto Ramsay & Associates), on adaptations for TV and film. Their thriller You Can Run, was under negotiation for an option in 2021. Laura completed the BBC shadow scheme to write for the ongoing drama Doctors in 2021 and is working towards a commission for the show. Laura is also under contract to co-write comedy-drama The Morning After (Both-Worlds.com)
Laura's original drama Shame, made the top 100 scripts at the 2021 BBC Writer's academy. Her play Dashford Hill, made the shortlist for the introductory writers’ group at The Royal Court 2021.
Laura is a member of the Writer's Guild.
ALEX MILLS
United Kingdom
Alex is an Essex-based screenwriter and educator with a predilection for writing horror and dark comedies with quirky characters. He is a recent graduate of Falmouth University’s MA Writing for Script and Screen programme, where he achieved a Distinction.
REYDA GAY
Barbados
Reyda is screenwriter based in Barbados. She is a graduate of Falmouth Univerity's MA Writing for Script and Screen programme where she earned a first-class honours degree.
ALEXANDER BUTTER
United Kingdom
Alexander is a UK based screenwriter.
He holds a distinction from Falmouth University's MA Writing for Script and Screen programme. He spent many years as a camera operator and editor before turning his hand to writing.
Alexander is available for screenwriting, script editing and script coverage.
DANIEL C. TUCK
United Kingdom
Daniel C. Tuck is a UK based screenwriter who specialises in writing for horror. He holds a distinction from Falmouth University's MA Writing for Script and Screen programme.
TOM BURROWS
United Kingdom
Tom Burrows is a UK based screenwriter. He holds a distinction from Falmouth University's MA Writing for Script and Screen programme.
MARCUS ARMSTRONG
United Kingdom
Marcus Armstrong is a screenwriter and actor based in the South West. He holds a Distinction at Masters Level from the Falmouth University MA, Writing for Script and Screen, and currently works as a freelance script reader, script editor and voice actor. He is also an Executive Producer with The Script Department and frequently contributes his screenplays to their podcast. As well as this, Marcus has placed in several screenwriting competitions and has a film in pre-production, slated to begin shooting in 2021. He has a particular interest in personal dramas and the way in which comedy can be used within heavy dramatic works to deliver deep emotional beats. He enjoys telling stories with a conscience, delving into research to create the most impactful and honest piece of work possible, be that for comedy, drama, horror or any combination of the genre. Marcus currently lives in the rural town of Gillingham in Dorset with his wife, where he enjoys writing with a view over the Blackmore Vale.
ABBIE HEATH
United Kingdom
Abbie is a UK based screenwriter. She is a graduate of Falmouth University's MA Writing for Script and Screen programme.
RIA WOODBURN
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Ria is graduate of Falmouth University's MA Writing for Script and Screen programme where she earned a first-class honours degree. She currently resides in Birmingham.
BRAD BROOKES
United Kingdom
Brad is a UK based screenwriter. He is a graduate of Falmouth University's MA Writing for Script and Screen programme.
BEN JONES
United Kingdom
As an actor, Ben has appeared on Spooks, Holby City, Casualty and My Family. A regular on BBC’s Doctors, Ben was also a writer on the show. He creates original content for TV, Film and Radio. Ben lives in Brighton and swims in the sea for inspiration. Ben has an MA in Screenwriting studies and regularly contributes episodes for The Script Department podcast.
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BELINDA LEES
Australia
Belinda Lees is a screenwriter, playwright, educator, and graduate with distinction from Falmouth University’s Masters Writing for Script and Screen course. She is a regular contributor to John Finnegan’s The Script Department podcast, has written nineteen children’s plays for The School Magazine, Australia’s longest-running literary publication for children, together with poems for other literary magazines. She has won both The Todhunter Literary Award and the Professor L. Marchant Award for her plays for adults. Her style ranges from dramatic to absurdist comic.
CHRIS ROY
United States, United Kingdom
Chris is a screenwriter from Scotland, currently working at a South-Florida based production company where he writes, produces and provides script supervision on a variety of reality programmes, as well as working in show development for documentaries and new content. He recently graduated with a distinction from Falmouth University's MA Writing for Script and Screen Programme, developing a particular interest in writing both Drama and Comedy. Chris writes and performs his own contributions to the Script Department podcast.
TOM CARTER
Seoul, South Korea
Tom Carter is an international screenwriter, researcher and educator who divides his time between the UK and South Korea. He holds a distinction from Falmouth University’s Writing for Script and Screen programme and is a current PhD Creative Writing candidate with Lancaster University. His research interests are the practice and theory of transnational screenwriting, story structure - particularly East Asian narrative and storytelling - and how cultural perspectives inform the screenwriting process. With a particular interest in the drama, thriller and dark comedy genres, he is an active writer and consumer of films. Tom grew in in Birmingham, UK, and currently resides in Seoul, South Korea, where he teaches English and creative writing.