Screenwriter and Narrative Designer with over ten years of experience across film, television, videogames and theatre. Probably not quite as a funny as I think I am.

Thomas Conroy

Screenwriter and Narrative Designer with over ten years of experience across film, television, videogames and theatre. Probably not quite as a funny as I think I am.

Available to hire

Screenwriter and Narrative Designer with over ten years of experience across film, television, videogames and theatre.

Probably not quite as a funny as I think I am.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Writer at Haze Light Games AB
September 20, 2021 - Present
Wrote and developed narrative design and pitch materials for a Split Fiction project; collaborated with the team to pitch to EA; personally cast lead and antagonist roles with Side Talent London, directed dialogue and voice performance via Zoom; wrote cutscenes and in-game dialogue, and contributed to pacing, tone and world-building using Unreal Engine and Blueprint scripting; rewrote and expanded the Narrative Bible.
Senior Narrative Designer at 11 bit Studios
March 20, 2020 - September 20, 2021
Senior Narrative Designer for Project 8, Project Dolly and Project Eleanor; rewrote and expanded the narrative bible and world guides; researched Walking Dead lore across comics, Telltale, and TV to ensure IP consistency; created long- and short-term character arcs, in-game dialogue, path objectives and cutscenes; supported stakeholders and IP owners in alignment with Skybound Entertainment.
Writer at Starbreeze Studios (Overkill's The Walking Dead)
July 20, 2016 - September 20, 2018
Joined as a staff writer; established the game's artistic vision and tone with the Lead Producer; developed a long-term narrative bible and introduced new characters and locations; wrote in-game dialogue, cutscenes and objectives; researched Walking Dead lore across comics, Telltale, and TV to ensure lore consistency; pitched narrative concepts to stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Sociology at University of Brighton
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2008
A Levels at Coulsdon College
August 1, 2002 - June 1, 2004
GCSEs at St Joseph's College
September 1, 1997 - July 1, 2002

Qualifications

Rain Dance Writers Foundation Course
January 1, 2011 - January 7, 2026
National Youth Film Academy Summer Course – Producer
January 1, 2012 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services