Joy Kirigo is a Kenyan born, London based screenwriter specializing in nuanced coming-of-age narratives and intimate personal dramas. A graduate of the MA Screenwriting program at the University of the Arts London, she brings a keen eye for emotional depth and authentic storytelling to her work. Her scripts explore the delicate complexities of human experience, capturing the transformative moments that define our lives.
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MA Screenwriting Graduate Showcase 2025
The University of the Arts London
A screenwriter with a keen interest in coming of age narratives and women’s stories, this UAL graduate holds an MA in Screenwriting where they developed a distinctive voice exploring fractured identities and moral ambiguity. Their final thesis project—a compelling sports drama set in Hackney examines the toll of ambition through complex characters and nuanced character development.