Shaun Needham

Shaun Needham

Screenwriter

Sheffield, United Kingdom

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April 2019
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About Shaun

My parents actively encouraged me to take part in as many different things as possible and take my opportunities. Without their influence, I would not have the creative passions and intuition that I have today. I have always loved stories but, for one reason or another, when it came to university choices I made the (with hindsight, incorrect) decision to pursue a career as a PE teacher and spent twelve years working in an inner-city school in Sheffield. Don't get me wrong, I loved being able to help kids pursue their dreams and ambitions but, after about six years of it, I had an epiphany and realised that I had never really pursued my own. Randomly, I applied to go on a National Lottery game show and ended up winning it. That stroke of luck really inspired me to push on and get screenwriting - if I could be selected from thousands of applicants and wind up lucky enough to win on the night, surely, if I put my mind to it, I could achieve something that was completely within my control.

Six years on and here I am; author of seven features (one of which has been optioned and is currently in development in the US), three TV pilots and one quarter-final place in Shore Scripts. I have freelanced with a commercial production company where I wrote a short film for a large UK telecommunications company as well as developing storylines for live, immersive experiences. As a reflection of my personal tastes and influences, I enjoy writing across various genres but my stories always have a relatable theme, usually to do with family and loved ones, at their core.

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