Roxaneh

After completing A-Levels in French, English and History, I went on to do a Masters in History of Art with a minor in French at Edinburgh University. My dissertation concerned Emile Zola and his championing of contemporary avant garde artists.

Drama School followed and I trained in New York and Los Angeles, becoming a professional actress and screenwriter. On my return to London, I completed a Masters degree at Royal Holloway, University of London in Screenwriting for Film and Television, achieving a Distinction.

The past few years have been dominated by lecturing in screenwriting at Royal Holloway, and writing screenplays and TV pilots, currently in development.

Teaching has been the most rewarding experience; it allows me to impart some of my love for learning and gives me the satisfaction of helping and guiding a pupil to discover their own abilities and the confidence to do the work. I treat my pupils as individuals - that is, I don't patronise them as I find that having a good relationship and enjoying our time together helps the work process and builds confidence. I like to discuss a subject beyond the set syllabus and imbue my pupil with the desire to discover further. I believe it is important to show how much more there is out there to learn and enjoy.

I am a screenwriter for film and television and a Visiting Lecturer in Screenwriting at Royal Holloway, University of London.