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.
Let us play
LET US PLAY (StudioCanal) is an uplifting feature film based on the true story of Patricia Gregory, the 19-year-old secretary who in 1969, fought the FA’s ban on women’s football – and won.
Let us play
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.