About Felicity Smith

Felicity Smith is an award-winning TV writer and narrative designer with expertise spanning television scriptwriting, children's entertainment, and interactive game narratives. Based in Germany, she brings a unique international perspective to her work, combining sharp comedic sensibility with compelling adventure storytelling.

Her career has taken her from children's television at CBBC to narrative design for major gaming companies including King (Activision Blizzard) and MegaZebra. Currently, she is developing an animated series with TeamTO and France Télévisions, continuing her commitment to creating engaging content for young audiences.

Expertise & Specializations

Felicity brings comprehensive knowledge across multiple areas of entertainment writing:

Television Scriptwriting

• Children's Comedy - Script consultant for CBBC's "Sadie J", writing for Wildbrain Spark
• Animated Series Development - Currently developing animated series for 4-7 year olds with TeamTO and France Télévisions
• Live Action Series - Developing mystery-adventure series for kids and sitcom projects
• Award Recognition - Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award at the International Emmys for original pilot "Touching People"

Narrative Design for Games

• Murder Mystery Games - Story creator and scriptwriter for "The Enigma Express" at Relentless Software
• Mobile Gaming - Senior Narrative Designer for "Desperate Housewives: The Game" at MegaZebra
• Major Gaming Companies - Experience at King (Activision Blizzard) on multiple game projects
• Interactive Storytelling - Expertise in branching narratives and player-driven story experiences

Development & Writing Style

• Quirky Comedies - Specialization in character-driven humor with distinctive voice
• Action Adventure - Strong track record in adventure narratives for children and family audiences
• International Collaboration - Experience working with production companies across UK, France, Germany, and Australia
• Multi-Platform Storytelling - Adapts writing style across television, animation, games, and theater

Career Highlights

Current Projects & Development

Animated Series Development - TeamTO & France Télévisions Currently developing an animated series targeting 4-7 year olds, bringing her expertise in children's entertainment to international animation production.

Multiple Projects in Development:

• Animated series for 4-7 years
• Live action mystery-adventure series for kids
• Live action sitcom (inspired by classic comedies like Fawlty Towers)

Television Writing

CBBC - Script Consultant Worked as script consultant on children's comedy series "Sadie J" (series one), contributing to the development of this popular CBBC show.

BBC Writers Room & Screen Queensland Had scripts optioned by prestigious organizations including CBBC/BBC Writers Room and Screen Queensland, demonstrating industry recognition of her original work.

Award-Winning Original Content Received the Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award at the International Emmys for her original pilot "Touching People", one of television's most prestigious emerging writer honors.

Game Narrative Design

MegaZebra - Senior Narrative Designer (Jan 2017 - Dec 2019) Served as Senior Narrative Designer on "Desperate Housewives: The Game", bringing the beloved TV series characters and storylines to mobile gaming audiences. This role required deep understanding of both the source material and mobile game player engagement.

King (Activision Blizzard) - Scriptwriter/Narrative Designer (Sep 2015 - Dec 2016) Worked at one of the world's leading mobile game companies, contributing narrative design and scriptwriting across multiple projects in King's portfolio.

Relentless Software - The Enigma Express (Nov 2013 - Dec 2014) Story creator and scriptwriter for murder mystery computer game "The Enigma Express", developing the complete narrative framework, character arcs, and mystery mechanics that drive player engagement.

Theater & Live Performance

Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts Had plays produced at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts in Brisbane, Australia, demonstrating versatility across different storytelling mediums.

Education & Training

London Film School

MA Screenwriting (2007 - 2008)

Completed prestigious Master of Arts in Screenwriting at London Film School, one of the UK's leading film and television training institutions. This intensive program provided foundation in professional scriptwriting craft, story structure, and industry practices.

QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

MA Playwriting (2004 - 2005)

Master of Arts in Playwriting from Queensland University of Technology, developing skills in dramatic writing, character development, and theatrical storytelling that translate across all narrative mediums.

Writing Philosophy & Approach

Felicity's approach to storytelling is built on several core principles:

Character-Driven Comedy

Her "knack for quirky comedies" comes from deep understanding of character voice and authentic emotional truth beneath the humor. Whether writing for children's television or adult sitcoms, she finds the specific comedic perspective that makes characters memorable and relatable.

Adventure with Heart

Action-adventure stories require more than exciting set pieces - they need emotional stakes that audiences care about. Her work balances thrilling narrative momentum with character development that gives adventures genuine meaning.

Interactive Narrative Expertise

Experience in game narrative design has given her unique understanding of branching storylines, player agency, and maintaining narrative coherence across multiple story paths - skills increasingly valuable in modern television development.

International Perspective

Living and working across UK, Germany, and Australia has provided cultural breadth that enriches her storytelling, making her work accessible to diverse international audiences while maintaining authentic voice.

Additional Expertise

Beyond her primary roles in television and games, Felicity has developed complementary professional skills:

Development Consultation

• Script development and story consultation for production companies
• Expertise in children's content across multiple age groups
• Understanding of international co-production requirements

Multi-Format Writing

• Television (live action and animation)
• Interactive games and apps
• Theater and stage plays
• Understanding of different narrative requirements across mediums

Industry Recognition

• International Emmy nomination (Sir Peter Ustinov Scriptwriting Award)
• Scripts optioned by major broadcasters and international organizations
• Track record of produced work across multiple platforms

Connect with Felicity

• Available for: Scriptwriting commissions, development consultation, narrative design projects

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Felicity Smith is an award-winning TV writer and narrative designer based in Germany. She specializes in quirky comedies and action adventure for children's television and games, with credits including CBBC, MegaZebra, King (Activision Blizzard), and current development with TeamTO and France Télévisions.