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I'm Darren Markey, an Australian-based writer for screen and stage, with a passion for supernatural horror and romance and a track record of developing, writing, and contributing to projects across screen and stage. I’ve written Screenplays and TV/film scripts, served as an associate producer on films, and collaborate closely with producers to bring bold, suspenseful narratives to life. I’m currently exploring new opportunities and partner collaborations in the UK to expand my slate of projects.…I'm Darren Markey, an Australian-based writer for screen and stage, with a passion for supernatural horror and romance and a track record of developing, writing, and contributing to projects across screen and stage. I’ve written Screenplays and TV/film scripts, served as an associate producer on films, and collaborate closely with producers to bring bold, suspenseful narratives to life. I’m currently exploring new opportunities and partner collaborations in the UK to expand my slate of projects.

Darren Markey

Screenwriter, Writer, Screenplay Writer, +3

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I'm Darren Markey, an Australian-based writer for screen and stage, with a passion for supernatural horror and romance and a track record of developing, writing, and contributing to projects across screen and stage. I’ve written Screenplays and TV/film scripts, served as an associate producer on films, and collaborate closely with producers to bring bold, suspenseful narratives to life. I’m currently exploring new opportunities and partner collaborations in the UK to expand my slate of projects.…I'm Darren Markey, an Australian-based writer for screen and stage, with a passion for supernatural horror and romance and a track record of developing, writing, and contributing to projects across screen and stage. I’ve written Screenplays and TV/film scripts, served as an associate producer on films, and collaborate closely with producers to bring bold, suspenseful narratives to life. I’m currently exploring new opportunities and partner collaborations in the UK to expand my slate of projects.

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I’m Darren Markey, an Australian-based writer for screen and stage, with a passion for supernatural horror and romance and a track record of developing, writing, and contributing to projects across screen and stage.

I’ve written Screenplays and TV/film scripts, served as an associate producer on films, and collaborate closely with producers to bring bold, suspenseful narratives to life. I’m currently exploring new opportunities and partner collaborations in the UK to expand my slate of projects.

Skills

Script

Experience Level

Script

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Screenwriter at Independent / Self-employed

January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002

Completed first screenplay Lilly, beginning a career as a screenwriter for screen and stage.

Screenwriter / Associate Producer at The Unlit (Witches of Blackwood)

December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Worked as screenwriter and associate producer on the supernatural thriller The Unlit; the project was purchased by High Octane Films and released worldwide in 2020.

Screenwriter at Four Leg Films

January 1, 2025 - Present

Screenplay for At First Light (aka Only Blood) optioned in 2025; currently in pre-production, with shooting slated for late 2026.

Screenwriter at The Rowan Tree

January 1, 2026 - Present

Completed the latest screenplay The Rowan Tree, a character-led supernatural horror set between the Yorkshire Moors and the Scottish Highlands.

Screenwriter

January 1, 2002 - Present

Completed first screenplay 'LILLY' and began career as a screenwriter.