Biography

Vanessa is a Irish/British screenwriter, RTS-nominated actor, and award-winning filmmaker. Originally from Manchester, Vanessa has spent over 20 years starring in some of the UK's most popular TV dramas such as Waterloo Road, Heartbeat and Coronation Street.

In 2019, Vanessa turned her hand to writing and has since written and directed two short films, both going on to screen internationally at BAFTA, BIFA and Academy-qualifying festivals. The latter is being developed a as feature.

In 2021, Vanessa was selected to participate in Channel 4's 4Screenwriting mentorship scheme after her comedy pilot Unlucky, about a 6ft, wish-granting leprechaun was chosen out of nearly 4000 submissions. She was mentored by Beth Ainsley from Hillbilly Film & TV. In 2023 Unlucky was picked up by SISTER Pictures - Northern Sister, led by Creative Director Lucy Dyke (ERIC, BLACK MIRROR, THE SPLIT).

Vanessa is a BAFTA connect member.

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