Stephen’s writing and development work is rooted in cross-border stories, regional ecosystems, and projects that sit between Gulf, African, and international markets. This page is intentionally restrained and focuses on confirmed or source-backed contributions.
Low Rider is a UK/South Africa road movie positioned at festivals including Edinburgh and BFI Flare. Public sources, including British Council and festival materials, confirm Stephen’s co-writer credit. This is the strongest confirmed writing credit on this page.
See sourcesReferences to Stephen’s involvement with Norah appear in some public coverage. For now, this is described as a development / writing contribution with credit wording to be confirmed before any formal claim is made. This section will be updated once final on-screen credits and institutional references are aligned.
Beyond specific titles, Stephen’s development work spans support for writers, directors, and producers across Gulf, African, and international projects — particularly where story, infrastructure, and cross-border execution intersect. This has included mentoring roles, programme involvement, and practical development support linked to his work with Doha Film Institute and film commissions.
Through EK 782 Films and Globa 3, this development practice continues with a focus on stories that sit between regions and require genuine cross-border execution experience to bring to life.