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Kate Driver is an English screenwriter and film director from Newcastle upon Tyne. She is best known for writing and directing the short film Saint Agnes (2026), a British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) qualifying short. Often working within the drama genre, Driver creates intimate, character-driven narratives that explore themes of trauma, identity and women's resilience. She has developed projects through programmes with Film Hub North and Rianne Pictures, with her work frequently highlighting underrepresented voices and the complexities of trauma and survival.[1][2]
Career
[edit]In 2022, Driver was selected as one of ten writers to participate in the Film Hub North Script Lab, where she developed the screenplay for Saint Agnes with support from the BFI Network.[2]
In 2023, she was selected for the Evolve Programme run by Rianne Pictures, a production company supporting women working in film.[3]
In 2024, Driver's screenplay Ladybugs in Top Hats, a dark comedy following two cousins attempting to come to terms with the death of their grandfather, won first place in the Rianne Pictures Script Competition.[4] During the same year, Saint Agnes was shortlisted for production funding by Slick Films.
In 2025, Driver's screenplay Blood\\Water was shortlisted for funding by Slick Films. Later that year, she raised funding through crowdfunding to produce Saint Agnes, which was filmed on location in Gateshead.
Saint Agnes premiered in 2026 as a British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) qualifying short film.[1]
Style and themes
[edit]Driver's work often focuses on women, the complexities of female friendship and emotional resilience. Her films frequently explore the psychological impact of trauma while avoiding graphic depictions of violence. Discussing Saint Agnes, Driver explained that she wanted to portray the aftermath of sexual assault through the relationships and resilience of its characters rather than the assault itself.[1]
Reception
[edit]Saint Agnes received positive reviews from critics. Writing for Obscurae, the reviewer described the film as "sweet and short", praising its restrained treatment of trauma and its emphasis on healing and female friendship.[5]
The film was also selected for inclusion in the British Council's Films & Festivals catalogue, supporting its international promotion.[6]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saint Agnes | Writer, director | Short film |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rianne Pictures Script Competition | Ladybugs in Top Hats | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Interview: Kate Driver". NARC. Magazine. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ^ a b "Script Lab 2022 Participants". Film Hub North. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ^ "Rianne Pictures". Rianne Pictures. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ^ "Script Competition Winners". Rianne Pictures. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ^ "Saint Agnes – Sweet and Short". Obscurae. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ^ "Saint Agnes". British Council. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
Category:Living people Category:English screenwriters Category:English women screenwriters Category:English film directors Category:English women film directors Category:People from Newcastle upon Tyne
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