Ray Lawlor

Ray Lawlor

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BiographyBorn in 1977 in the West of Ireland, Ray attended the Dublin Institute of Technology where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Television. After a brief sojourn in the city’s banking sector, he was drawn back to his first love: Writing, returning home to pursue his true passion. An award-winning screenwriter for television and film, he has received multiple rounds of development funding while having various works optioned, several of which are still currently in development. A fearless, inquisitive writer addicted to twisty dramas, propulsive narratives and the absurdities burrowed beneath everyday life, Ray tells stories that surprise and move in the least amount of time. With a proven track record in the development process, he is fully aware of the time, effort and craft required in shaping a story. EXPERIENCE April 2017 Fiction Development Loan from the Irish Film Board for feature screenplay ‘Natural Selection’. February 2017 Attended the EAVE Producers Workshop. September 2016 Four-part drama ‘Glortha’ optioned and in development with TG4. May 2015 Feature script ‘Conceive’ optioned by Blinder Films. March 2011 Development Funding from the Irish Film Board for feature screenplay ‘Immaculate’. July 2008 Development Funding from the Irish Film Board for feature screenplay ‘Piglets’. January 2008 Among one of twelve writers commissioned to develop a television drama through the Channel 4 scheme ‘Pilot’. Received intensive training, guidance and feedback from the showrunners of ‘Shameless’ and ‘Skins’. EDUCATION 1997 -- 2001 Dublin Institute of Technology. B. Sc. Communications (2.1) Film and Television.

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