Writer/Director.
CV
Introduction
Toyin Taiwo is a British Nigerian director, writer, educator (QTS), and creative strategist with work across theatre, film, and documentary.
She has led stage productions, developed short film concepts, contributed to documentary projects, and written fiction for a range of platforms.
Alongside her creative work, Toyin brings extensive educational experience and strategic insight. She supports organisations through brand and communication leadership, guides young people through mentoring, and oversees StoryPro as Co-Founder and Managing Director.
Her CV outlines key projects, collaborations, and roles that reflect a growing portfolio across the creative and educational sectors.
Accolades
Longlisted - Penguin Michael Joseph Undiscovered Writers Prize (2024).
Finalist - Dubai International Cineverse Screenplay Awards (2024).
Longlisted - The Guardian & 4th Estate Short Story Prize (2022).
Experience
2025
Writer/Director - Dear Diary (Stage Play)
Speaker (Book reading) - Dear Diary - Write With Music Festival, Surulere, Lagos (Nov 15, 2025)
Writer/Director - Dear Diary (Stage Play) - Lagos Fringe Festival, Freedom Park, Lagos (Nov 21, 2025)
Writer/Director - Dear Diary (Stage Play) Alliance française (Dec 18,19,20, 2025)
2025
Brands & Communication Lead & Co-Host - Yelison (Pure Talk Podcast)
2020 - Date
Co-Founder & Managing Director - STORY PRO
A film and storytelling company focused on authentic narratives for stage and screen.
Education
2019
MA (Hons) - Filmmaking -
Kingston University, London
2017
PGCE (QTS) - English with Drama -
Institute of Education, University College London
2014
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Foreign Learners -
Oxford House College.
2012
BA (Hons) - Drama & Applied Theatre -
St. Mary’s University, London
Interests
Mentoring
Writing (Film, Theatre, TV & Books)
Directing
Applied Theatre
Performing Arts
Cooking