Award-Winning Screenwriter & Filmmaker
Latest novel available now:
The Lamplighter
Hope Shines Brightest In The Dark
Writing has been a longstanding creative pursuit since the age of six, encompassing poetry, music, photography, screenwriting and film production.
Acting school in Nashville led to many significant acting opportunities in both film and television in the U.K. In 2023, Pamela received her Advanced Film Directing certificate from Raindance in London.
She uses landscape as a strong point of interest. Many of her stories contain difficult subject matter, including elements of conflict, humour and tradition, and sometimes all three at once.
A longstanding interest in maritime history and lighthouse heritage inspired The Lamplighter: Hope Shines Brightest in the Dark, a historical novel and feature screenplay that combines the story of a Scottish sea merchant with the true account of Robert Louis Stevenson’s transition from lighthouse engineer to writer.
The Lamplighter received 12 international awards from 2021 to 2022. Other award-winning screenplays include the features The Lamplighter II: The Oyster Wars, No Spring Till Now. These titles are to be optioned.
Produced short film projects include The Root of All Evil, Holyhead Santa: A True Story (documentary), Off The Lead, My Field, La Vie en Doses and Send me a Sign (currently in development.)
Writing
A despondent ship merchant struggles with rebuilding his life and finding resolve to sail passengers through the unlit and treacherous Scottish west coast, weaving together three stories of 19th century lighthouse engineering, the grim realities of coastal wrecker life and discovering a new reason to love.
The unlikely friendship between the protagonist and new acquaintance Robert Louis Stevenson challenges the rigid expectations of Victorian Scottish society and inspires Stevenson to question the life that has been chosen for him. Drawn together from vastly different worlds, the two men form a bond that defies convention.
This was an era shaped by industrial ambition, extreme poverty and relentless seas, the story explores the perilous world of shipwreckers—coastal scavengers whose survival depends upon the ruthless practice of luring ships onto deadly rocks and plundering their cargoes.
While one man learns to escape the weight of his past, the other gathers the experiences, characters and dramatic landscapes that will later inspire some of the greatest works in English literature: Treasure Island, Kidnapped and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Genre: Historical Drama Status: Available to Option
A haunting continuation of the original story, the Lamplighter II follows a solitary figure navigating darkness, memory, and the fragile light of human connection. It’s August 1887 when Robert Louis Stevenson decides to follow his future wife to the USA. Simultaneously, in an attempt to prove his value, the family’s son is shanghai’d into hard labour during the Oyster Wars in America while his father stumbles upon his oldest friend, presumed dead in a shipwreck years before.
Set in the late 19th century Greenock, Scotland, New York City and Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay during a time when thousands of sail-powered skipjacks dominated the bay. Oystermen fought for survival of the elements under the scorching sun and numbing winters, often having to break through ice with tools. They engaged in armed conflict for bushels with guns in order to maimise a harvest of 15 million oysters per year, the succulent mollusks, also referred to as “white gold”, were in huge demand.
The screenplay has been highly acclaimed at international festivals and marks Pamela’s most ambitious work to date.
Genre: Historical Drama
Status: Available to Option
No Spring Till Now is a darkly comic drama about two estranged sisters forced to confront a lifetime of rivalry, resentment, and buried secrets when faced with the inevitability of death.
Discontented and battling the frustrations of menopause, Georgina travels to the Scottish Borders to visit her sister Poppy, only to discover that she is dying of cancer. Uncomfortable with vulnerability and determined to impose her own idea of how their final days together should be spent, Georgina devises a “fun” boat trip despite Poppy’s declining health and the strong objections of her devoted husband.
As the journey unfolds, old wounds are reopened and long-suppressed grievances rise to the surface. Georgina’s competitive instincts reawaken in the presence of the sister she has spent a lifetime measuring herself against, while Poppy quietly carries a shocking secret she has vowed to take to her grave.
Balancing sharp humour with emotional honesty, No Spring Till Now explores family conflict, mortality, regret, and the complicated bonds that endure between siblings.
Genre: Comedy Status: Available to Option
A timid young vicar arrives in a rural parish determined to become the hero of his village. Instead, through a series of mishaps and misguided ambitions, he becomes an accidental mass murderer. Ironically, the shocking transformation cures him of the debilitating stammer that has plagued him his whole life.
A darkly comic tale about the dangers of unchecked imagination, misplaced certainty and the ease with which fear and greed can distort reality. Desperate to prove his worth, Reverend Eugene begins to see threats, conspiracies, and opportunities where none exist. As his fantasies spiral beyond his control, common sense gives way to paranoia, and a succession of tragic events unfolds.
The story operates on a deeper psychological level. In his new found madness (and in a more subtle side to the story), he kills off the personas of the provocateur of his paranoia with dirty hands, his nagging mother and his tough, competitive brother. In destroying them, he is also destroying the identities and insecurities that have defined him.
Part psychological satire, part black comedy, and part tragic character study, the story follows a man whose desperate desire to be admired leads him to become the very thing he fears most, leaving the audience to question whether his greatest triumph is also his greatest downfall.
Genre: Tragicomedy
Status: Film Production Completed
A kind-hearted, working-class volunteer steps into a Santa suit each Christmas, asking for nothing in return as he spreads kindness throughout his community. Through small but meaningful acts of generosity, he brings comfort, hope, and connection to those who need it most, quietly becoming a symbol of the spirit of Christmas.
As his reputation grows, so does the impact of his actions. Neighbours, families, and local businesses begin to respond to his example, creating a ripple effect that reaches far beyond the festive season. What starts as one man’s commitment to helping others evolves into a powerful experiment in human nature: can simple acts of giving inspire an entire community to become more compassionate?
At its heart, this uplifting story explores the transformative power of generosity, the importance of community and the enduring belief that ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference. It is a testament to the idea that the true magic of Christmas does not reside in gifts or decorations, but in the willingness of one person to care—and in the courage of others to carry that spirit forward.
Genre: Social Documentary
Status: Film Production Completed
Haunted by his best friend’s suicide, a young man searches for meaning and closure for the grief that refuses to leave him.
Overview: Ray’s mental health is on the edge since he lost his best friend, Paul and isn’t able to move on without the reassurance Paul gives him in his dreams. By keeping his feelings quiet, it is up to Ray to work out that grief is not bound by time, or a test he is failing to finish, rather it is a place to visit.
This story comes from my own, personal experience after I’d had a dream about my dear friend who took his own life.
This film’s objective is to help those who are grieving find hope. It is about experiencing grief and men’s merntal health. Does this film have a place in today’s society? More than ever!
Genre: Drama Status: Pre-Production
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Testimonials
"I've known Pamela for a few years now and have had the pleasure of acting with her in the world of short films. She is an extremely positive person, who is fully committed to every project she undertakes. I truly believe that supporting her with the Lamplighter book publishing will be well worth the effort!"
"As her agent and friend I am proud to have played a part in Pamela's burgeoning career and very glad to see her creative talent building a bridge between acting and writing in The Lamplighter. This wonderful person knows no bounds!"
"In the blockbuster Indian film "Adam Joan" Pamela played her character very well and was amazing in going the extra mile to help us manage so many things as we were new in the UK. She was truly a director's actor - and unequivocally the best police constable this town has ever seen. Thank you dear friend."
"Pamela was very easy to work with as co-star on set. She made shooting a terrifying scene oddly pleasurable"
