I’m Tom Williams, a feature film screenwriter and filmmaker with a track record of producing and writing for global audiences. I’ve written films as diverse as Chalet Girl, Kajaki, and Base and have written on commission for BBC Films, BBC Drama, Sky, ABC, and Bear Grylls Ventures, among others. My work blends powerful storytelling with commercial sensibilities. I’m also a corporate speaker and scriptwriter, and until recently I was chair of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Film Committee (2019–2025). I started my career at Saatchi & Saatchi and Fine Line Features, after completing a BA in Film Studies, French and Classics from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. I’m passionate about helping teams tell compelling stories through the Hero’s Journey.

Tom Williams

I’m Tom Williams, a feature film screenwriter and filmmaker with a track record of producing and writing for global audiences. I’ve written films as diverse as Chalet Girl, Kajaki, and Base and have written on commission for BBC Films, BBC Drama, Sky, ABC, and Bear Grylls Ventures, among others. My work blends powerful storytelling with commercial sensibilities. I’m also a corporate speaker and scriptwriter, and until recently I was chair of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Film Committee (2019–2025). I started my career at Saatchi & Saatchi and Fine Line Features, after completing a BA in Film Studies, French and Classics from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. I’m passionate about helping teams tell compelling stories through the Hero’s Journey.

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I’m Tom Williams, a feature film screenwriter and filmmaker with a track record of producing and writing for global audiences. I’ve written films as diverse as Chalet Girl, Kajaki, and Base and have written on commission for BBC Films, BBC Drama, Sky, ABC, and Bear Grylls Ventures, among others. My work blends powerful storytelling with commercial sensibilities.

I’m also a corporate speaker and scriptwriter, and until recently I was chair of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Film Committee (2019–2025). I started my career at Saatchi & Saatchi and Fine Line Features, after completing a BA in Film Studies, French and Classics from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. I’m passionate about helping teams tell compelling stories through the Hero’s Journey.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Development Executive at Fine Line Features
September 1, 2000 - February 1, 2001
Read, assessed and developed feature film screenplays with leading UK screenwriters and directors.
Intern at Smith Entertainment
January 1, 1999 - August 1, 2000
Read, assessed and developed feature film screenplays with US screenwriters and directors; worked in a team representing clients and managing their careers.
Account Executive (promoted to Account Supervisor) at Saatchi & Saatchi
September 1, 1996 - December 1, 1998
Developed creative and managed client relationships on accounts ranging from Procter & Gamble to Anchor Butter, 3i and Rothmans International.
Chair, Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Film Committee at Writers’ Guild of Great Britain
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025
Chair of the Guild’s Film Committee (2019–2025).

Education

BA (Hons) in Film Studies, French and Classics at University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
September 1, 1993 - July 1, 1996

Qualifications

IVCA Silver for Best Script
January 1, 2008 - May 13, 2026
IVCA Gold for Best Drama
January 1, 2004 - May 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services