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WRITING

As storyteller I'm passionate about realistic, character-driven narratives: I like to explore themes of identity, relationships, and the human experience.

​Most recently I wrote (and directed) my short film. 

In the film I aimed to capture the complex, often hidden struggles of young adults in

working class London. Katie's story is one of resilience, maturity, and the high cost of

juggling personal aspirations with family obligations. The story takes place against a

backdrop of a city with an ever-growing social divide, restless pace and fierce

competition leaving many young people forced to grow up too quickly, shouldering

responsibilities they may not yet be ready for.

Through Katie, I hoped to bring an authentic portrayal of the emotional and practical 

challenges of navigating young adulthood amidst personal and family duties. Her journey

represents the tension between self-identity and responsibility that many young people

face today. It’s a story about making hard choices, about grit in the face of limited

options, and about the sometimes uncomfortable gap between the life you want to lead and

the life you must lead.

This film is not just Katie’s story; it’s a snapshot of multiple women and young mothers

who are navigating their priorities in an act of selflessness. My goal was for audiences

to see themselves at times in Katie, to recognize the resilience and sacrifice of the

working class, and to appreciate the quiet, banality of everyday courage it takes to just

keep pushing forward.

 

I am always developing my next story, feel free to reach out if you are interested in reading a spec script or for potential collaborations! 

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