Tia is a multi award-winning writer and director working in comedy across scripted narrative, music promos and commercials. She specialises in performance-led, naturalistic content, with experience directing comic talent including Spencer Jones and Paul Foot.
In 2023, Tia directed the farcical short, ‘Not Surgery Hours’, a timely love-letter to the NHS co-written with Georgina Strawson. ‘Not Surgery Hours’ screened at BFI London Film Festival and picked up the audience awards at OSCAR-qualifying Vienna Shorts and BIFA-qualifying Cornwall Film Festival. Tia and Georgina are developing ‘Not Surgery Hours’ as a 6 x 30 comedy series, alongside independent broadcast producer Angela Linden.
Most recently, Tia wrote and directed, ‘The Devil Is In Me’, starring Brad Morrison (‘Grace’, ‘Outlander’) and Bella Salisbury (‘Under Salt Marsh’). Set in 1861, the black comedy was awarded the audience award at OSCAR-qualifying ‘Encounters Film Festival’ and was officially selected to screen at the BFI London Film Festival. Tia is developing ‘The Devil Is In Me’ as a cinematic anthology, alongside a slate of features and broadcast comedy series.
Tia’s industry accolades include; the BCG Pro Production Award, finalist in Sitcom Mission and commissions from the BFI and NFTS. In 2024, she was awarded a place on the prestigious Director’s UK ‘Inspire’ scheme, leading to a continuing mentor relationship with Rosie Gaunt-Mathieson.
Working across commercial and branded work, Tia has directed adverts for ‘Fresh & Naked’ and routinely directs music promos for Invada Studios, Geoff Barrow’s record label. In 2024, Tia directed additional scenes on ‘Game’, Invada’s debut feature starring Jason Williamson (Sleaford Mods) and Marc Bessant (‘Prevenge’). ‘Game’ has just gained American distribution and is available to stream in the UK on Apple and Prime.
Tia began her career working as a CGI animator, creating content graphics and scripted series for broadcast. During this time, she worked on the icnonic ‘Life of Mammals’ series and created the pre-school show ‘Music Monster’ for Nick Jnr. Her animation writing credits include ‘The Parkie’ for BBC3 and a slate of comedy sketches for Nickelodeon.