"Never worry about being obsessive. I like obsessive people. Obsessive people make great art." - Susan Sontag
Sara L. Roberts is a Franco-British screenwriter with a global outlook who enjoys working collaboratively. She is especially interested in writing about women’s stories from a feminist angle, exploring themes such as violence against women, nature and the dehumanising effects of institutions. She likes to explore the dynamics of dysfunctional relationships and families, as well as broader societal issues. Her screenplays have placed in numerous competitions and festivals, both in the UK and US.
Finalist
Seed
The Film Fund Narrative Short Competition
USA
2024
Nominated for Best Script
Seed
New York Independent Cinema Awards
New York
2024
Quarterfinalist
Romance for Divorcees PILOT
Inroads Fellowship
Los Angeles, USA
2024
Overall Winner
Long Way Home
New York Screenwriting Awards
New York
2023
Quarterfinalist
Romance for Divorcees PILOT
Filmmatic TV Pilot Awards (Season 8)
Los Angeles, US
2023
Quarterfinalist
Second Chances
Filmmatic Comedy Screenplay Awards (Season 8)
Los Angeles, USA
2023
Honourable Mention
Romance for Divorcees PILOT
Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards
Santa Barbara, US
2022
Official Selection
Romance for Divorcees PILOT
London Lift-Off Festival 2022 (Official Selection)
London, UK
2022
College
University of Oxford
English and Spanish
20012005
Birth City
Leicester
Current City
Oxford
Gender
Female
Eye Color
Blue
Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
Was once a radio presenter for a European music show on a radio station in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Once worked for the BBC researching modern-day child slavery for a documentary, and had a narrow escape when she was sent to Togo on a filming assignment that went wrong and could have ended badly.
"The most honest form of filmmaking, is to make a film for yourself." - Peter Jackson
"The only way you can write the truth is to assume that what you set down will never be read." - Margaret Atwood
"I love strange choices. I'm always interested in people who depart what is expected of them and go into new territory..." - Cate Blanchett
"Never worry about being obsessive. I like obsessive people. Obsessive people make great art." - Susan Sontag
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