Debbie Isitt

Debbie originally trained as an actor but was heralded as ‘the future of British Theatre' (The Guardian) when she wrote and directed a series of award-winning black comedies that took the Edinburgh Festival by storm. She has since toured the world with her internationally renowned theatre company, Snarling Beasties. 

More recently, Debbie has become better known as a filmmaker, creating a stir with her debut feature film Nasty Neighbours and going on to make the smash hit improvised comedy feature, Confetti. In 2009, Debbie released her third feature film, Nativity.

Debbie also works as a guest teacher of screenwriting for the Arvon Foundation and is Creative Director of Her Films, a feature film development company aimed at encouraging female talent in British cinema.