Polly Courtney is a published novelist and accomplished screenwriter.
Her writing is often based on true stories and reflects the injustices and ironies of the world, most commonly with a satirical or comedic tone.
She is a passionate champion of the underdog and isn’t afraid to take a dig at the powers that be.
Lily
LILY is an uplifting feature film based on the true story of Lily Parr, England’s foremost female footballer, and the rise of women’s football that led to the FA ban.
Lily
The Game
THE GAME is a satirical series based on the absurd true story of how Qatar came to host the World Cup. A story of corruption, handbags and an octopus named Paul.
The Game
The Power of One
THE POWER OF ONE is a hard-hitting psychological thriller based on the true story of Chinese/American activist, Iris Chang, who exposed the Nanking massacres and accidentally waded into global politics.
The Power of One
Demented
DEMENTED is a poignant laugh-and-cry comedy drama series about three dysfunctional adult siblings caring for their mother, a one-time soul singer, who has dementia. Co-written with Vinney White.
Demented
The Innovators
THE INNOVATORS is a workplace comedy series about a bunch of over-paid consultants who take on client problems in idiotic ways whilst grappling with their own identities. Co-written with Davina Glen.
The Innovators
Blind Love
BLIND LOVE (Miraj Films) is the true story of a young couple who rediscover their love for one another after their lives are turned upside down by sudden sight loss – with the help of a dog named Kika.
Blind Love
Untamed
UNTAMED (Juben Pictures / Sinner Films) is a feature film based on the true story of Zhu Shenghao, the penniless Chinese poet who brought Shakespeare to the people of China – directed by Justin Chadwick.
Untamed
Eton of the east
ETON OF THE EAST is a coming-of-age feature based on the true story of Chinua Achebe, Africa’s foremost writer, and his time at an Eton-like boarding school in the middle of rural Nigeria.
Eton of the east
Punzel
PUNZEL (Miraj Films / Neopol Films) is the feature film adaptation of Claire Fuller’s award-winning debut novel, Our Endless Numbered Days. Directed by Anne Zohra Berrached.
Punzel
Girl with a gun
GIRL WITH A GUN is a feature film based on the true story of Kurdish freedom-fighter Diana Nammi: a tale of love, loss, female emancipation and of being the Iranian regime’s Most Wanted.
Girl with a gun
Polly’s novels
Polly is author of six novels including FERAL YOUTH, the story of the London Riots through the eyes of a young rioter, POLES APART, IT’S A MAN’S WORLD and GOLDEN HANDCUFFS.