Helen Iley

Helen Iley

Screenwriter


Location:
Leeds/London
Career stage:
Early

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV

About

A Northern, Queer Writer & Director. Having currently worked in Film & HETV as a Script Editor and Director’s Assistant, I have worked closely with prolific creatives such as Ben Wheatley and with companies such as Lucas Films and Netflix.



Now developing my own slate of work as a Writer & Director, my writing has been shortlisted for competitions through the BBC, BFI as well as most recently being a finalist at Raindance Film Festival with my script ‘Egg & Chips’ that is now in post-production.



I have since been part of a fellowship writing course through Raindance Film School where I have developed my first feature film. As a writer, I approach my work with a humanistic approach and hopes to continue to write work that addresses social stigmas and how everyday characters encounter extraordinary and emotional challenges.

E-learning

See which ScreenSkills e-learning Helen Iley has completed to improve their skills and knowledge.

Expired

Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

Completed

From script to screen: an introduction to how scripted content gets made

Not completed

Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

Not completed

Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

Not completed

Tackling harassment and bullying at work

Not completed

Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

Not completed

Introduction to mental health awareness at work

Not completed

Experience

  1. Director's Assistant (Ben Wheatley)

    Freelance / MGM · Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  2. Producer's Assistant

    Nira Park & Complete Fiction Pictures · Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

  3. Director's Assistant (Ben Wheatley)

    Netflix · Mar 2019 - Sep 2019

  4. Personal Assistant & Studio Runner

    Russell Brand · Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  5. Set PA (dailies)

    Wonder Woman 1984 - Sloane Square Films · Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  6. Set & Crowd PA

    Watchmen - Monterey Productions Ltd. & HBO · Oct 2018 - Nov 2018

  7. Set PA (dailies)

    Maleficent II - Merryweather Productions Ltd. · Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  8. Cover Receptionist & Office Runner

    Pathe UK · Jul 2017 - Apr 2018

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Education and training

  1. Filmonomics 7

    Birds Eye View · Jan 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  2. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Jan 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

  3. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Aug 2020

    ScreenSkills Funded

  4. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Theatre and English (Joint Honours)

    University of Bristol · Sep 2015 - Jul 2018

Helen Iley

Helen Iley

Screenwriter


Location:
Leeds/London
Career stage:
Early

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV