I’m Orlagh Billing, a creative and driven emerging screenwriter with a background in film production, scriptwriting, and theatre-making. I’m passionate about crafting compelling narratives, supporting collaborative creative processes, and adapting stories across media. I’ve worked in writers’ rooms, production offices, and on set, and I’m eager to explore bold, youth-driven storytelling that blends humour with darkness and emotional depth. I believe screenwriting is a powerful way to connect with contemporary audiences, and I’m committed to developing authentic stories that reflect lived experience. I value feedback, teamwork, and hands-on collaboration from development through production, and I’m excited to continue growing as a writer who can both ideate and help bring ideas to life.…

Orlagh Billing

I’m Orlagh Billing, a creative and driven emerging screenwriter with a background in film production, scriptwriting, and theatre-making. I’m passionate about crafting compelling narratives, supporting collaborative creative processes, and adapting stories across media. I’ve worked in writers’ rooms, production offices, and on set, and I’m eager to explore bold, youth-driven storytelling that blends humour with darkness and emotional depth. I believe screenwriting is a powerful way to connect with contemporary audiences, and I’m committed to developing authentic stories that reflect lived experience. I value feedback, teamwork, and hands-on collaboration from development through production, and I’m excited to continue growing as a writer who can both ideate and help bring ideas to life.…

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I’m Orlagh Billing, a creative and driven emerging screenwriter with a background in film production, scriptwriting, and theatre-making. I’m passionate about crafting compelling narratives, supporting collaborative creative processes, and adapting stories across media. I’ve worked in writers’ rooms, production offices, and on set, and I’m eager to explore bold, youth-driven storytelling that blends humour with darkness and emotional depth.

I believe screenwriting is a powerful way to connect with contemporary audiences, and I’m committed to developing authentic stories that reflect lived experience. I value feedback, teamwork, and hands-on collaboration from development through production, and I’m excited to continue growing as a writer who can both ideate and help bring ideas to life.

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Skills

Experience Level

Copywriting
Intermediate
Short Film
Intermediate

Work Experience

Writer at TheSoul Publishing
January 1, 2025 - Present
Pitched and wrote over fifteen 2-7 min scripts for a children’s cartoon. Assisted development teams with script notes and submissions. Worked with script supervisor over the drafting process and VO scripts.
Runner / Production Intern at Easy Tiger Productions
January 1, 2023 - Present
Observed writers’ rooms and contributed script coverage. Assisted development teams with script notes and submissions. Supported on-set logistics: errands, talent coordination, and document management.
Head Publicist at UTS Backstage Theatre Production
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed promotional campaigns and managed production timelines. Coordinated cast and crew during rehearsals and performance nights. Assisted in backstage management, ensuring smooth operations.
Writer at GirledWorld Internship Program
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created content for youth-focused mental health campaigns. Developed narrative concepts and sharpened collaborative storytelling skills in a professional context.

Education

Master of Screenwriting at Australian Film, Television and Radio School
January 1, 2026 - May 2, 2026
Bachelor of Communications (Creative Writing) at University of Technology Sydney
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Senior Secondary Certificate at Daramalan College, ACT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

MFA in Dramatic Writing (shortlisted)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    paper The Used Car

    A short film about a woman who, after purchasing a second-hand car, must deal with the consequences when eerie things begin happening to her passengers.