I was also interested in the possibility of shooting in Northern Queensland in Autralia (offers tax rebates and grants) as I have strong ties to Australia, having lived there on and off for 18 years and working in the industry there. Plus there is a Papua New Guinean community in Cairns, a city in Queensland.
FEATURE SCREENPLAY
DEVELOPMENT
TRACK
SECOND ROUNDER
2022
2021
CAPE LIST
X
UK ONLINE PITCHBOX
CONTEST
SPECIAL MENTION
2022
SPRING
SCREENCRAFT
FILM FUND
QUARTER-FINALIST
2022
TOP 50
FEATURE SCRIPT
COMPETITION
2020
TOP 10%
2020
UNIQUE VOICES
CONTEST
SEMI-FINALIST
2021
2020
SECOND ROUNDER
Feature Script Competition
Genre Feature Screenplay
Competition
QUARTER-FINALIST
2020
SCRIPTS IN DEVELOPMENT
Dianne Wolfer’s novel The Shark Caller, set in Papua New Guinea, has been optioned by Brown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions, a New Zealand production company. The producers are Kerry Warkia and Kiel McNaughton.
The director for the feature film will be Veialu Aila-Unsworth.
Learn more.
SHARK CALLER
FAMILY
THE
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An original screenplay inspired by a true story.
Sometimes armies and guns start revolutions, other times it’s the courage of a 12-year-old girl.
DEFIANT ONE
HISTORICAL
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JOURNEY TO FREEDOM
An original screenplay inspired by true events.
While living in India, I heard stories about people escaping persecution in Burma during WW2. These stories inspired this screenplay.
HISTORICAL
MY SPECIALTY
Drama with strong female protagonists.
MY GENRES
Drama, Historical, True Stories, Indigenous
WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect complex female protagonists (both young and old) on the brink of a life-changing experience. They will endure journeys that are unusual, tragic, uplifting and transformative.
Expect dramatic stories that are emotional, personal, a bit exotic, a little supernatural, empowering, and historical. Expect stories set in unusual locations, during significant moments in history.
WORK WITH ME
If you're looking for someone with a fresh voice, a good pair of listening ears and top notch writing skills, you've come to the right place.
Not sure? Let's talk about it! If you have a project in mind and you’d rather talk it out, I’m happy to chat. Email me at lulu@lululovestv.com or connect with me on Linkedin.
MY SCREENWRITING JOURNEY
I was commissioned to co-write the Indian historical drama, Route 68, an independent feature film in development. The short film I wrote, directed and produced, Blue Willow, screened at the Berlin Film Festival and 26+ festivals in 11 countries.
Screenwriting is a natural progression for me, after working in television for 15 years as well as making a bunch of independent short films and theatre shows.
I care deeply about understanding the human heart, how people connect, and why people hurt each other. I like to write stories about injustice, history, true events, family dysfunction, and love.
Most of all, I'm passionate about contributing to more complex minority storytelling because growing up I never saw films about women of colour like myself. I feel part of a worldwide movement to end inequality by telling powerful stories.
SCREEN
WRITER
I specialize in female protagonists.
My genres are drama, historical & true stories.
I'm passionate about contributing to more complex minority storytelling.
TV
CREATIVE
I conceptualise, write, direct and produce promos for television. I've launched a huge range of media products including TV channels, TV shows and brand campaigns.
SHORT FILM
DIRECTOR
I direct television promos (adverts) and short films.
My award-winning short screened in over 26 festivals in 11 countries, including the Berlin Film Festival.
I believe films are where we negotiate our humanity. They connect us. I think great films help us to understand those feelings we often find hard to define within ourselves. When we connect with those feelings onscreen, it's magic!
I love films by Pedro Almodovar, Steven Spielberg, Wong Kar-wai, Amma Asante.
