S.J.Horan
London-based writer, filmmaker and producer
My name is S. J. Horan. I am a London-based writer, filmmaker and producer.
Education & Languages
Education
MA in Creative Writing
Plays and Scripts
BSc(Hons)
Computational Linguistics and Modern Languages
Languages
What I have done
Goodbye Sunshine
(2024)A short film about knife-crime, written by S.J. Horan and directed by Ufuk Gokkaya. Nominated for the Cannes Indie Shorts Festival and on IMDb, it's seen through the harrowing prism of a mother's grief.
Role: Writer, Producer
Produced & Nominated
An Irish Heart
(2025)Maria, an ambitious actress and writer is at a crossroads in her life. Does she marry her long-term boyfriend, Jamie, just as his Nonna wants - or does she role the dice and run off to the bright lights of New York with a free spirited musician, and risk losing everything
Role: Writer, Producer
In pre-production
Revenge is a Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake
(2008)A short comedic film that I wrote, has been rated highly by a local BAFTA judge. In consideration for production.
Role: Writer
In consideration for production
Larry Lobbyist
(2014)A film campaigning against a third Heathrow runway. Produced. Reached the competition finals.
Role: Producer
Produced - Competition Finalist
A Spell in Greece
(2023)A Rom Com feature film. A short proof of concept film is in pre-production.
Role: Writer
In Development
Supper's Off
(2022)A Rom Com feature film, an update of Shirley Valentine. Producers are seeking development funding.
Role: Writer
In Development
City in Flames
(2021)A Historical Drama feature film that recounts one of the worst refugee crises of the twentieth century. In 1922, hundreds of thousands of Greek and Armenian refugees were forced to flee Smyrna (formerly of the Ottoman Empire) as it burned to the ground.
Role: Writer
In Development
Treasure Island
(2025)A short film written, directed, produced and edited by S.J.Horan
Role: Writer, Director, Producer, Editor
Produced
Lost in Translation
(2024)A short film written, directed, produced and edited by S.J.Horan
Role: Writer, Director, Producer, Editor
Produced
La Dolce Vita
(2024)A short film written, directed, produced and edited by S.J.Horan
Role: Writer, Director, Producer, Editor
Produced
Reviews & Testimonials
"Loved it! The play flows so well and the dialogue is clever yet fast-paced and very funny. I'm in awe, seriously - this is a superb piece of work…"
Dramaturge
Play Review
"A very well crafted piece of writing - mature and assured"
Dramaturge
General
"A powerful film story, very well told"
Agent
Script Review
"I love your writing. You are a very clever writer"
Jill Foster, retired agent
General
"A 'blockbuster' feature film script"
Former BBC director and award-winning writer
City in Flames
"A very well-written and pacey screenplay. The screenwriter has an excellent grasp of the comedy genre and structure of farce. A good ear for dialogue with many funny one-liners throughout"
Raindance Film School script reviewer
Supper's Off
"...is a funny and entertaining comedy thanks to its vibrant characters and witty dialogue. The script is full of engaging personalities who bring a lot of conflict. It's not hard to foresee it attracting talent. The characterization is excellent"
Raindance Film School script reviewer
A Spell in Greece