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Darren Markey

Script Consultant, Script Editor, Scriptwriter

Career Summary

Darren Markey is a prolific, award winning, critically acclaimed writer for screen and stage. Darren was screenwriter/associate producer on the supernatural thriller, THE UNLIT - released world wide in 2020, and is writer/producer of the supernatural horror/romance MAGPIE - currently being shot in Central Victoria, Australia. Darren has another two feature film projects currently in development. THE WOMAN BY THE WATER is a fantasy/adventure set to shot around the Geelong and Lorne regions. AT FIRST LIGHT is fantasy/thriller planned to be shot in the Flinders Ranges region of South Australia. Darren has worked extensively as a script consultant for screen and stage projects, and is a qualified trainer.

Professional Credits

Festivals, Awards, Nominations

  • 2021, ScreenCraft Film Fund (Spring 2022), USA, MAGPIE
  • 2023, Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition (Spring 2023), USA, MAGPIE
  • 2023, Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition (Spring 2023), USA, LILLY

Special and Technical Skills

Screenwriting, editing and consultant. Qualified trainer.

Direct URL

https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/choose-victoria/industry-directory/31867/darren-markey