I'm a screenwriter and dramatist with a flair for story in all its forms. I have experience in TV drama development, script editing, script doctoring and script supervision, as well as production support. I have strong expertise in story structure and development. I'm adept at collaborating with producers, directors and creative teams to develop high-quality projects across TV, film, and stage, and I thrive on crafting character journeys with emotional stakes that support multi-season viability.

Mary Duffin

I'm a screenwriter and dramatist with a flair for story in all its forms. I have experience in TV drama development, script editing, script doctoring and script supervision, as well as production support. I have strong expertise in story structure and development. I'm adept at collaborating with producers, directors and creative teams to develop high-quality projects across TV, film, and stage, and I thrive on crafting character journeys with emotional stakes that support multi-season viability.

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I’m a screenwriter and dramatist with a flair for story in all its forms. I have experience in TV drama development, script editing, script doctoring and script supervision, as well as production support. I have strong expertise in story structure and development.

I’m adept at collaborating with producers, directors and creative teams to develop high-quality projects across TV, film, and stage, and I thrive on crafting character journeys with emotional stakes that support multi-season viability.

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Language

English
Fluent
Irish
Advanced

Work Experience

Actor / Stage Play at Arambe Productions
August 1, 2010 - November 21, 2025
The Butcher Babes (Stage Play) – acting
Writer at RTÉ Storyland
August 1, 2010 - November 21, 2025
WartGirl Web Series – writer
Writer at Film base / TG4
November 1, 2012 - November 21, 2025
Irish Bride – Irish-language short (writer)
Co-Writer & Script Supervisor at FrameIt / 50 lb Films
May 1, 2014 - November 21, 2025
All About Eva – Feature Film
Co-Writer at DannyBoy (Feature Film)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Developed screenplay structure, character development, and dialogue; official selections and multiple nominations, including Best Comedy at Beloit International Film Festival.
Lead Writer at All About Eva
January 1, 2015 - Present
Conceived and wrote as a web series; script-doctored on the fly as script supervisor; lead writer on a team of six; collaborated on screenplay development, character arcs, and story progression. Nominated for the CineTalent Award at JDIFF.
Script Supervisor at Dance Like Someone is Watching (Esosa Ighodaro)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Script supervision for a 2024 short film.
Script Supervisor at Knife (Joy Nesbitt)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Script supervision for a 2024 short film.
Script Supervisor at The Head On Him (Sean Gallen)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Script supervision for a 2023 VM Discovers Winner short.
Script Supervisor at Kiki (Naomi Sheridan) – Short Film
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Script supervision for Naomi Sheridan's short film; VM Discovers Winner, Oct 2023.

Education

Certificate in Directing at NUI Maynooth
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
Language of Drama at Kilkenny Campus
May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007
MA in Screenwriting (First Class Honours) at IADT, Dun Laoghaire
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2010
M.A. in Script/Screenwriting at IADT
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Qualifications

MA in Screenwriting (First Class Honours)
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2010
NUI Certificate in Directing
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
Screenwriting Conference Attendance
June 1, 2009 - June 1, 2009
M.A. in Script/Screenwriting
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Big Stories for the Small Screen – Screen Ireland & BAI
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Syd Field Screenwriting Conference – Structure, Character, Dialogue
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services