Writer & Director Mel Piper
European nomad
Mel Piper writes drama, fantasy and science fiction for a global audience. Thrilled to be receiving accolades for her screenwriting, Mel is now also directing one of her original short films. She previously directed three shorts and two plays.
Her articles, stories, and essays have been published in various publications. Based in both fiction and non-fiction her writing covers topics of sustainability, nature, love, linguistics, travel, self and interpersonal relationships.
Awards
ScreenCraft Film Fund 2019
Finalist
Stowe Story Labs - Final Draft Fellowship 2020 Finalist
ScreenCraft Film Fund 2020
Semifinalist
BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2020
Quarter Finalist
WeScreenplay Diverse Voices 2019
Semifinalist
WeScreenplay Diverse Voices 2017
Semifinalist
Roy W. Dean Grant 2019
Special Mention
Festivals & Labs
Brussels Fantastic Film Festival BIF Market WiP Session 2020
Selection
European Genre Forum 2018
Selection
Reykjavík Talent Lab 2019
Selection
Sitges Pitchbox 2018
Special Mention
Selected Publications
The Boys In The Band
From openly theatre to openly film
LADYGUNN Magazine
About a mouse and her movement
ILLUMINATION
A Captain's
Address
In a spaceship far far away
THE HAVEN
Why a date in a chocolate factory is not a good idea
An insomniac friend
ILLUMINATION-curated