Ken Williams is a Freelance Screenwriter and a Lecturer in Screenwriting & Creative Writing at London University. His film, Life & Lyrics, funded by BBC Films, premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival and was distributed in cinemas by Universal Studios. The film was chosen for festival screenings in Los Angeles and Cape Town, South Africa, where Ken took part in Q&A's with audiences. Ken is commissioned on a number of UK and US based, features and series, including an original political thriller. And, just because the devil makes work for idle hands, Ken is also currently working on a novel and a web series. Ken completed his degree in African Studies and post graduate degree in Global Cinema and the Transcultural at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London University.
REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS
"..this cleverly scripted tale of urban life showcases an array of up-and-coming talent.."
I always dreamed of being a screenwriter but could never finish anything I started to write. Ken’s guidance changed all of that. I’ve completed 3 scripts and just had a spec script bought for $30,000! I am beyond happy!
Kate Robbins, Screenwriter
"The accomplished screenplay gives depth to even the peripheral characters"
Three years of struggle ended after 5 consultations with Ken. I have just won my first commission to develop a script! Can hardly believe it. I am now officially a paid screenwriter! Thank you so much for sharing your genius!
Jackie Mitchelson, Screenwriter
"Life and Lyrics…serves it up with the assurance and wit that has not been present in a UK film for a while"
Instead of leaning into the usual screenwriting dogma, Ken stands with you in the thick of it. I specifically remember him standing at the whiteboard and building action descriptions and dialogue with input from the class, gently coaxing us into finding the language that best expressed what we were trying to convey while getting under the skin of our character. It’s a hands-on ‘in the moment’ approach that really gets its teeth into how we should be thinking when we’re building our own work.
John Davies, Screenwriter
I found Ken to be an exceptional tutor, not just because of his detailed practical knowledge of screenwriting, but his ability to unpack and communicate that knowledge with precision, clarity and humour. Ken’s lessons are always relaxed and enjoyable; you feel like you are being guided through a complex maze by a trusted friend.
Nic Young, Director/Screenwriter
"...a punchy street drama packing grit and passion.."
I graduated from the Birkbeck Screenwriting MA in early 2024, and over the two years of the course, one of the standout highlights for me was Ken’s classes. His deep knowledge and experience as a screenwriter, combined with his patience and talent for breaking down complex ideas into something accessible and practical, made his sessions genuinely something to look forward to each week. His guidance not only deepened my understanding of the craft but also gave me more confidence in my own voice as a writer.
Nick Lazar, Documentary Maker and Screenwriter