John Scott

In the last 25 years, I have worked professionally in the arts as a writer, scriptwriter, comedy writer, and educator. I have written for BBC Scotland, Radio Scotland, BBC Radio 4, BBC Newcastle, Keytales Animation Studios, Theatre, film, and more.
As a scriptwriter and writer, I have worked in many disciplines, including screenplay, social media, biography, fiction, and advertising.
I’ve written one feature length animation for Key Tales Studio, with a second in development. Disney, Paramount, and Universal are among their clients. One is aimed at the European market, and the other is for Japan. Toho Co (Godzilla Minus One) and GKIDS (The Boy and The Heron) are currently in negotiations with our team, with a third producer taking on some initial investment duties. The film is now in production with a release date of Jan 2027. Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
I have some script work in production in Dubai, where my entry, the short comedy Be Movies, won the Short and Sweet theatre competition out of 200 staged entries. That short is now being developed into a full length play with myself as writer.
I currently work as a tutor for script writing, comedy writing, sketch writing, drama, and performance with Live Theatre Newcastle.
I returned to full-time education in recent years, completing a BA in Drama and Scriptwriting. I achieved 1st class honours and won the faculty award for best student. I then achieved a Distinction in my Master’s in Theatre and Performance in 2020. Writing is now a core part of my business, and I am regularly commissioned to produce work across many sectors. Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
John Scott is the winner of the highest cash prize ever presented to a comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe when he won
£12,000 and the Take the Mic Award. Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
John has worked extensively as a workshop facilitator in comedy and drama for nearly 20 years and trained in workshop facilitation as part of his degree at Northumbria University. This has seen him work with Universities, youth groups, mental health services, and professional adult creatives, amongst many more. (See further in CV for more details)
He also directs and writes for fellow stand-up comedians