About Hayley
Hayley McKenzie is the Founder and CEO of Script Angel, a leading global script development and screenwriter training organization. With over 30 years of experience as a development executive at major broadcasters including BBC Studios, ITV Studios, and Channel Four Television, McKenzie has established herself as a key figure in nurturing emerging writing talent.
She recently partnered with Channel 4 to design their prestigious New Writers Scheme, helping unrepresented writers develop original series. As a Partner at Studio21 International, she continues to bridge the gap between emerging talent and industry opportunities.
McKenzie is a frequent speaker at major industry events including the Cannes Film Festival, Raindance London Film Festival, and Content London, where she shares her expertise in script development and writer training.
About Script Angel
Founded in 2013, Script Angel is an innovative screenwriter coaching and professional development company that has transformed the way emerging writers navigate their careers.
The company’s unique approach combines one-to-one mentoring from experienced industry professionals with structured career development support. Script Angel’s team of professional development executives work with writers across film, television, and games, helping them develop marketable scripts and sustainable careers.
The company has established partnerships with major industry organizations including Channel 4, BBC Writers Room, and various production companies, creating pathways for talented writers to break into the industry.
Through its comprehensive programs, Script Angel has helped launch numerous writing careers and continues to be at the forefront of writer development in the UK and internationally.
Hayley Is Appearing In These Sessions
Screenwriting At Mach 6: Too Many Ideas and Not Enough Time? What to focus on to get traction in 2026 with Hayley McKenzie
Tuke Hall
Should you be focusing on film or tv? Writing a short film script or getting into vertical dramas? In a world with no clear pathway to a screenwriting career, and too many ideas, how do you avoid wasting your time or spreading yourself too thin? This session will help you figure out what to focus on in 2026.
Writing for The Spectacle Genres: How to make children’s magical reality, fantasy, action and adventure jump off the page with Emma Reeves and James Dormer
Tuke Hall
From pitching and world-building to writers’ rooms and agents, Emma Reeves and James Dormer unpack the craft and career of genre screenwriting.
Catch You Later: A Forensic Deep Dive Into A Smash TV Thriller, From Concept to Broadcast, with Tom Grieves
Herringham Hall
What does it really take to take a crime thriller from a spark of an idea to a primetime broadcast slot?
