Projects
- Shore Scripts x MediathirstyCALLING SCREENWRITERS FROM THE CARIBBEAN Shore Scripts x Mediathirsty are excited to support the voices of screenwriters resident in the Caribbean and are offering discounted submissions to Shore’s Short Film Fund submissions; 50% discount to the first ten writers, and 15% discounts for all.
- Mediathirsty launches new #scriptediting service!Mediathirsty launches new #scriptediting service! Script #reports for short indie films: https://mediathirsty.co.uk/script-editing-services/ #screenwriting #screenwriters #screenplays #shortscripts #shortscreenplays #writerdirectors #filmwriters #shortfilms #indieshorts #indiefilm #Mediathirsty
Projects credited in
- RETURNEDPsychologist Zoe yearns for re-connection. Starring Michelle Greenidge (KAOS, Doctor Who, It’s A Sin, I May Destroy You, Small Axe), with Max Fincham & Jeffery Kissoon. Written & directed by Janet Marrett Producers Lorraine Bhattachary & Shakyra Dowling Zoe - Michelle Greenidge Roy - Jeffery Kissoon Leo - Max Fincham Craig - Jordan Louis Paige - Maddy Strauss Pharmacist - Lainey Boyle Leo’s Mum - Stephanie Perry Receptionist - Liz McMullen Director of Photography Matt Gillan Sound Designer Ri2
- IGNITION - DO YOU KNOW WHY YOU'RE HERE?Commissioned by Media Trust for Ignite Youth, Reg Charity: 11897712
- KINDREDKINDRED is a beautiful and heart-warming realist drama of Esther, a UK woman of Nigerian heritage estranged from her family because of her relationship with an English man. Esther is forced to mend this painful 8-year rift. ^ Director & Producer: Janet Marrett ^ Screenwriters: Naomi Grant & Janet Marrett ^ Principal cast: Emilyne Mondo ^ Director of Photography: Lee Burnett ^ Editor: Emily Jo West ^ Composer: Bankey Ojo ^ Sound Design: Rich Evans ^ Colourist: Karl Barnes-Dallas ^ Cast: Andrea H15
- ASUNDEROlivia, a trainee professional, finds herself opposing the government that is seeking to criminalise her mother. ASUNDER offers an intricate story about family, politics and justice. ^ Writer & Director: Janet Marrett ^ Producer: Nicola Gregory ^ Principal cast: Kemi Awoderu ^ Director of Photography: Korsshan Schlauer ^ Casting: Heather Basten ^ Editor: Marnie Hollande ^ Composer: Pablo Scopinaro ^ Production Design: Taslima Kahn ^ Sound Design: Rich Evans ^ Colourist: Mark Slobodian ^ Cast: J6
- CLEARINGCLEARING: At 18 Kaila knows what she wants but finds herself struggling to stay motivated following a serious incident. Starring BAFTA-nominated Jasmine Jobson from Netflix’s Top Boy. ^ Writer, Director & Producer: Janet Marrett ^ Principal cast: Jasmine Jobson ^ Director of Photography: Korsshan Schlauer ^ Editor: Emily Jo West ^ Composer: Bankey Ojo ^ Production Design: Isobel Power-Smith ^ Sound Design: Arron Emo-Travers ^ Colourist: Philipp Morozov ^ Cast: Nicola Alexis, Anu Jaiyeola, Hele13
- AiF FilmArt 2022AiF FilmArt 2022 is a British Council backed international collaboration between Mediathirsty and Accra Indie Filmfest, which will give 30 screenwriters the opportunity to collaborate with young filmmaking teams in Ghana. At the end of the UK program, two shortlisted screenplays will be produced in Ghana. These films will be premiered as part of Accra Indie Filmfest 2022 to a live audience (the films will also be submitted to other international film festivals). The idea is to foster cultural
Work history
Writer DirectorMediathirsty Productions
London, United KingdomFreelance
Screenwriter Director at Mediathirsty;
Member - BAFTA Connect & Directors UK;
Alumnus - BFI Network x BAFTA Crew
Skills
- Directing Film
- Screenwriting
- Film Production