For writers and directors who have made a name in theatre, transitioning to television or film might seem like the logical step. The screen industry can offer bigger budgets, bigger productions and a whole new suite of storytelling tools.
‘I felt like I was moving to another world, and I’m a migrant, so I understand what it means to land in a place where you don’t speak the language. I had to learn to speak camera. I was really lucky to work with some very generous directors, some of whom had a theatre background, so they understood my limitations and really opened up the process to me.’
