Billy MacKinnon, written or produced four internationally distributed feature films and script edited many more including Oscar-winning 'The Piano'. My feature film Small Faces which I wrote and produced was awarded best European feature (Tiger) at Rotterdam festival and best British feature, Edinburgh. I have also been a guest writer at the National Theatre London. My second volume poetry was published 2025 by VLP press Athens/Munich.

Billy MacKinnon

Billy MacKinnon, written or produced four internationally distributed feature films and script edited many more including Oscar-winning 'The Piano'. My feature film Small Faces which I wrote and produced was awarded best European feature (Tiger) at Rotterdam festival and best British feature, Edinburgh. I have also been a guest writer at the National Theatre London. My second volume poetry was published 2025 by VLP press Athens/Munich.

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Billy MacKinnon, written or produced four internationally distributed feature films and script edited many more including Oscar-winning ‘The Piano’. My feature film Small Faces which I wrote and produced was awarded best European feature (Tiger) at Rotterdam festival and best British feature, Edinburgh. I have also been a guest writer at the National Theatre London. My second volume poetry was published 2025 by VLP press Athens/Munich.

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English
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Greek, Modern
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French
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Work Experience

Script Editor at Limelight Films
December 31, 2015 - August 1, 2025
Worked as Script Editor on the feature film SHONGRAM (2015), shot in Bangladesh and London, overseeing the narrative and script development.
Writer at Dschoint Ventschr Film Productions
December 31, 2016 - August 1, 2025
Wrote the feature film DAWN (2016), based on the Nobel prize-winning novel by Elie Wiesel, involving locations in Tel Aviv and Zurich.
Writer at Greenpoint Films in association with BBC Films & AMPL Paris
December 31, 1998 - August 1, 2025
Wrote the feature film HIDEOUS KINKY (1998), filmed in Marrakech starring Kate Winslet and Said Taghmaoui.
Producer / Writer at Skyline Productions
December 31, 1995 - August 1, 2025
Produced and wrote the feature film SMALL FACES (1995) in association with BBC Films and Scottish Screen.
Script Editor at Jane Chapman Productions / CIBY 2000
December 31, 1991 - August 1, 2025
Script Editor on THE PIANO (1991), directed by Jane Campion, which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Screenplay.
Co-Producer / Script Editor at Arenafilm, Sydney
December 31, 1989 - August 1, 2025
Co-produced and script edited the film SWEETIE (1989), which received multiple awards including Australian Film Institute Best Film.
Script Editor at Rhino Films, Sydney
December 31, 1994 - August 1, 2025
Worked as Script Editor on the feature TERRA NOVA (1994).
Script Editor at Pinball Films and North-East Screen UK
December 31, 2015 - August 1, 2025
Script Editor on JIMMIE (2015).
Script Editor / Dialogue Consultant at Pathe Films, Paris
December 31, 2000 - August 1, 2025
Provided script editing and dialogue consulting for WRONG BLONDE (2000), a French/English adaptation.
Script Editor / Dialogue Consultant at Simeon Films
December 31, 2003 - August 1, 2025
Script editing and dialogue consulting on the feature METHOD (2003), starring Liz Hurley.
Producer at Australian Film Commission
December 31, 1991 - August 1, 2025
Produced the drama documentary THE LAST CROP (1991) in association with the Australian Film Commission and Channel 4 UK.
Producer / Script Editor at Australian Film Commission
December 31, 1994 - August 1, 2025
Produced and script edited the documentary MOTHERLAND (1994), set in Latvia and Australia, which won best documentary awards.
Producer / Script Editor at National Film School UK & Scottish Film Fund
December 31, 1986 - August 1, 2025
Produced and script edited the drama PASSING GLORY (1986), winning Best Scottish Film at Edinburgh Film Festival.
Writer at Various Film Productions
January 1, 1989 - Present
Wrote and produced multiple internationally successful feature films, including 'Dawn' (2016) based on Elie Wiesel’s novel and 'Hideous Kinky' (1998). Worked as a script editor and dialogue consultant on films such as 'The Piano' and 'Wrong Blonde'. Collaborated with producers and directors to develop strong narrative and dialogue across various projects.
Producer at Various Film and TV Productions
January 1, 1985 - Present
Produced feature films and documentaries including 'Small Faces' (1995), 'Motherland' (1994), and TV drama 'The Last Crop' (1991). Managed production in collaboration with international companies like BBC Films, Australian Film Commission, and others, overseeing filming in various locations globally.
Script Editor / Dialogue Consultant at Various Productions
January 1, 1989 - Present
Story edited and provided dialogue consultancy on films like 'The Piano' (1991), 'Sweetie' (1989), 'Wrong Blonde' (2000), and 'Method' (2003). Assisted in script development and refinement of dialogue to enhance film narrative quality and coherence.

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