Michael Mortimer
Script Writer/Actor/Director
About Me
Michael is a highly creative and original screenwriter, and director. Michael is a Nicholl Fellowship semi-finalist 2021 with 'BEYOND THE VEIL'. The story carries personal importance about strained parental relationships and guilt. Having grown up in an antiquated working-class town, Michael uses that experience to drive his stories and characters.... Read More
Professional Training
| Course / Qualification | Training Provider / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Verbatim theatre writing / York Theatre Royal / 2013 | ||
| Verbatim theatre writing | York Theatre Royal | 2013 |
| The Art of Factual Film Making / Channel4 4 Talent / 2013 | ||
| The Art of Factual Film Making | Channel4 4 Talent | 2013 |
| Creative writing/Acting/directing / West Yorkshire Playhouse / 2011 | ||
| Creative writing/Acting/directing | West Yorkshire Playhouse | 2011 |
| HND Theatre Studies / Thornes Park / 2005 | ||
| HND Theatre Studies | Thornes Park | 2005 |
| Creative Writing / EdgeHill University / 2003 | ||
| Creative Writing | EdgeHill University | 2003 |
| BTEC Performing Arts / Thornes Park / 2002 | ||
| BTEC Performing Arts | Thornes Park | 2002 |
Other Details
Media I Work In:
Broadcast Television
Feature Film
Short Film
Theatre
Web Creation
Animation
Radio
Language:
English (Fluent)
Skills/Permits:
Heath And Safety Training
Script Writing
First Aid
Awards:
‘The Ventriloquist’ Screenplay
Nominated for ‘Best Original Screenplay’ International Film Marker Festival 2015
Semi-finalist -Visionfest screenwriting competition 2014
Top 5% -The Bluecat Screenplay competition 2014
Semi-finalist-The Reel Writers Screenwriting competition 2014