For over 20-years, I have worked as a writer, assuming the role of a screenwriter, author, and playwright whose work is renowned for its strong characters and original concepts.
In 2013, I wrote my debut feature film The Adored, which went on to enjoy worldwide distribution, winning Best Film at the Durban Film Festival in South Africa as well as earning three official selections in Poland, Germany and the USA.
In 2015, I released his debut paperback novel The Moors, and I have been commissioned by several producers and production companies to develop original film and TV projects that are at various stages of production. This includes a feature film titled Alone Together, which is due for release in 2026.
My first play The Unspoken ran for 2-weeks in London to much acclaim before I won a spot on a mentorship programme at the Criterion Theatre in London, Piccadilly. I have since written more than twenty plays, and in 2019, my wodunnit The Intruder was showcased at The Criterion, as was Dead Parents Club in 2022. I was also thrilled when an anthology of five of my original one act plays, Spectrum, was released on International Literacy Day in 2022.
I am deeply passionate about using plays for training and education purposes, and subsequently, I’ve created a series of courses that promote oracy skills to participants interested in developing their abilities in English and/or drama.
When not juggling projects, I can be found spending time with my family in Devon, or people-watching whilst sipping on a hazelnut latte.
DIRECTING
I am also a competent director, and I always consider directing assignments whenever the project is right. Feel free to see some examples of my work via the links below:
Happy | Music Video | Watch here
Over the Edge | Short Film | Watch here
No Man’s Land | Short Film | Watch here
AVAILABLE TO BUY
If you happen to like my work, you’re currently able to purchase any of the following:
Contact Details
For any questions about my work or availability as a writer, please feel free to contact me directly on the details below.
Jody Medland
+44 (0) 773 136 1264
jody@penworksmedia.co.uk
