Lucy Shuttleworth
I spend my days submerged in a fever dream of disparate stories.
The more I write, the more that I understand that what matters is emotional storytelling; making your audience feel something deeply.
Writer
“Don’t tell me the moon is shining;
show the glint of light on broken glass”
Anton Checkov
Lucy co-wrote two produced feature films: The Secret of Moonacre (2009) and 9th Cloud (2018). She has adapted four novels for the screen, and has several projects for film and TV in development. These include a TV series co-written with Alison Larkin for Zoe Rocha at Little Rock Pictures.
Lucy is currently working with producer Angus Lees on an animated children’s TV series. She also wrote two films for the Norwegian company Evil Doghouse: an action comedy and a dark feminist myth.
As a writer, Lucy has worked with many prestigious directors and production companies, including Tom Harper (War and Peace), Oliver Parker (Jonny English), Julian Jarrald and Andy De Emmony (West is West).
Read article in The Conversation by Lucy Shuttleworth
“How to write a Eulogy – lessons from Succession’s Roy family”
Executive Producer
Lucy executive produced the award-winning short film Just Molly & Me (2018) and Shackled (2012), starring Emilia Clarke and directed by Nour Wazzi.
Lucy has previously worked as a development executive on over two dozen productions with an array of talent including Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron, Penelope Cruz and Juliette Stevenson.
Her filmography credits include:
The Merchant of Venice
directed by Michael Radford
A Different Loyalty
directed by Marek Kanievska
Head in the Clouds
directed by John Duigan
Educator
As a writer and producer Lucy has a particular insight into the creative process, which she uses in her academic work, teaching creative writing and running an MA screenwriting module at the University of Portsmouth.
Lucy has also taught on MA courses at Royal Holloway, London College of Communication, University of Westminster and the Screen Arts Institute.
She gives an annual master class in screenwriting at the University of Brighton and the Liverpool Screen School at JMU Liverpool.
Lucy also offers private courses, such as the essential 2-day guide for scripted development.
How to Write a Script You Love
Did you ever wonder how to get your script produced or your novel published?
Transatlantic duo Alison Larkin and Lucy Shuttleworth reveal all their secrets in a one-off weekend Masterclass in how to turn your story into a successful TV series, screenplay, play, or book.
Learn how to pitch and write decks like a professional.
Packed with exercises, insight and the tips, tricks and techniques of working as a professional writer.
Fantasy Animation Podcast: The Secret of Moonacre
Join Alison as she interviews Lucy (screenwriter, creative writing professor, and avid Jane Austen fan).
The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production.
Public Speaker
Lucy is an experienced public speaker. Many of her talks focus on gender – for example “Harvey Weinstein was my first boss”, for the advertising agency BBH. She was part of a panel discussing gender for the prestigious networking event ‘She Made It’ at The Ivy Club.
Lucy spoke about adaptation at The Hay Literary Festival, and was a panel member at the Women in Television: on screen, off screen leadership conference (led by Dame Oona King).
Testimonials
“Having worked alongside Lucy on many productions, I can say she is one of the very best script consultants’ in the industry. She works on instinct and gives writer’s the confidence to achieve their very best, every time.”
Shirine Best
Other Productions
“Lucy’s guidance was invaluable for my writing. She immediately understood the tone I was aiming for and helped bring my script to life, communicating the main themes to the foreground. Each set of notes helped refine my piece into the project I had originally set out to write. Her opinions are always insightful with a desire to reveal the heart of the story.”
Heidi Carmichael
Writer/Actor
“Lucy has a seamless knowledge of the development process and her expertise and in-depth knowledge and practical advice are extremely helpful for emerging writers.”
Mary Lee Wolf
Writer/Director
For writing & script editing enquiries, please contact:
luke.speed@insightmp.co.uk
For all other enquries, drop me a line to get in touch
lucyshuttleworth@me.com