WRITER
Hayley’s debut screenplay, THIS IS ZOE screened at BAFTA qualifying Underwire in 2022. The film won multiple awards including the 'Powerful Voice Award" at Blackbird, "Audience Award" at Tweetfest and "Best Open Short Film" at Raindance Film Festival. Along with nominations at BAFTA and BIFA qualifying festivals. She wrote and directed MIND BODY SOUL, a poetic online series, featuring Karolina Conchet (The Little Mermaid, Disney) in 2023.
She recently wrapped principal photography on EVOL which she wrote. Her screenplay garnered support as a Kino Original following successful funding from BIFA-qualifying Kino Short Film Festival and Genera Films.
Hayley is writing her debut feature film, METHOD, in development with Maria Carranza, Script Compass. She was recently selected for the Women in Film & TV Australia and Cinefest Writer's Retreat 2024 for further development on the script.
She is also currently working on her debut TV series, female-led comedy ALMOST 30, which the proof-of-concept was a finalist at Sunday Shorts Film Festival along with other projects in various stages of development.
‘METHOD is an impressive and ambitious creative endeavour and I’m pleased to offer my support to Hayley as she realises her vision on screen.’
James Grandison - Producer, Arenamedia
“the fantastic Hayley is a writer/director and super star!! She is AMAZING!”
Lucy Punch - Actor
"Hayley is on a trajectory with her work, and it's exciting to have gotten to support some of her milestone projects along the way. She's one to watch for sure."
Dustin Curtis Murphy - Festival Director of BIFA qualifying Kino Short Film Festival
“Almost 30 has a really unique and vibrant energy. Flora’s character, navigating her Saturn Return, feels both relatable and refreshingly quirky.
The way Hayley captured the chaotic nightlife of London, contrasted with the introspective moments, creates a compelling rhythm that keeps the reader engaged. Your dialogue is witty and natural, which makes the characters feel real and endearing.
The blend of humour and existential musings adds depth and charm... Keep leaning into that mix of playful and poignant moments; it’s your script’s strongest asset.”
Hayley consistently demonstrated her talent as a writer and
her commitment to storytelling that is both deeply personal and universal. Her writing
is imbued with an authenticity that draws from her own life experiences, crafting narratives that resonate emotionally and shed light on the beauty and complexity of the human condition. Hayley strikes a delicate balance between vulnerability and strength in her characters, often exploring themes that are particularly relevant to women in today’s society.
Sunday Shorts Film Festival
Stephen Gallacher - Director