Theresa Godly
A British producer, actor and writer creating character-led work on both sides of the camera.
Forthcoming short film
Open Return
Written, directed and produced by Theresa Godly
Ayaan embarks on a journey which forces him to confront hidden truths about the father he believed had abandoned him.
Discover Open ReturnOn screen
Quiet truth. Sharp timing. Full commitment.
Drama, comedy and commercial performance with emotional clarity, warmth and authority.
Producer & Writer
Stories with something at stake.
Character-led films grounded in lived emotion and social consequence, led by the short drama The Stranger I Love.
Open Return
Writer, Producer and DirectorThe Stranger I Love
Writer, producer, co-director and lead actorFire Lily
Producer and actor, playing U.S News Anchor (voice)Repentance
Executive producerSelected credits
- DoctorsJanine CosgroveBBC
- BridgertonLady HoodShondaland / Netflix
- PRUMonicaFully Focused / BBC
- Avenue 5Zeke's MomHBO / Sky
- MotherlandSusanMerman / BBC
- Finding FatimahAaliyah KayaniBritish Muslim TV / Icon
About
Theresa works on both sides of the camera – producing and writing the kind of character-led British stories she wants to act in.
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