I am a Screenwriter and Director . I believe in striving for ‘truth’ in each story I write, so achieving this degree of authenticity in my work is a great on-going challenge. I am always looking for strong and engaging characters. Sometimes they don’t do the right things but , as an audience can see beyond their actions to the flawed human being beneath. This allows us to empathise and even sympathise with their circumstances. As a creator, I find inspiration in small things: almost anything might enable me to imagine a lifetime. I’m often first attracted to light, composition and colour, but sounds and smells are equally powerful in transporting me to imaginary places. When writing, I think about shots, structure, when to use dialogue (and when not to), from the very beginning. If it isn’t working, I change my perspective & challenge my thought process. I keep trying different things until the story finally emerges. Crucially, I always share my work in progress. Feedback is my most valuable tool. It sometimes seems as if my stories come from far away, but deep down I know they were there all along.
