“I aspire to challenge and provoke. But also to celebrate the resilience of the human spirit. To celebrate solidarity and community.”
Faryal Velmi is a screenwriter
Faryal Velmi in conversation with Jonny Wright
Exploring the resilience and tenacity required for a writer’s life
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Biography
Faryal is a screenwriter based in London. Having spent a decade running the Disability rights charity Transport for All based in Brixton – her work is inspired by campaigns for social justice and the multi-cultural tapestry of city life.
Faryal’s credits include writing on the Channel 4 drama Ackley Bridge and she is currently developing a number of TV and film projects.
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