Latoya Wilson is a highly experienced script development executive and script editor with a decade of expertise shaping acclaimed drama and comedy series for leading broadcasters and streamers, including BBC, Netflix, Apple TV, Sky, and Amazon Prime.

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Her career began in production, interning on projects for BBC Factual, Sky, and the BAFTA-winning BBC television film The C Word starring Sheridan Smith. Her passion for storytelling led her to the script and story departments of the BBC’s iconic continuing dramas, Holby City and EastEnders, where she refined her script skills. She later joined the multi-Emmy-winning comedy Episodes as a script coordinator, working alongside the co-creators of Friends, before moving on to Idris Elba’s Netflix comedy-drama Turn Up Charlie and worked on Apple TV's award winning comedy Ted Lasso.

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A Passion for Script Editing & Development

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Latoya’s expertise lies in script editing, where she has contributed to a diverse range of high-end drama, comedy, and animation.

 

Her credits include:

• Sky’s crime thriller Bulletproof

• Netflix’s cult hit Top Boy

• The historical fantasy series Britannia

• James Corden’s dark comedy-drama Mammals

• CBeebies’ beloved animated series JoJo & Gran Gran

 

Dedicated to working with both established showrunners and emerging writers, Latoya graduated from the National Film and Television School (NFTS) with a Script Development Diploma in 2019. She then founded her script consultancy, The Rewrite Room, where she collaborates with writers, producers, and production companies to develop compelling screenplays. She has provided expert script feedback for leading indies, including Federation Stories, Anton Corp, Green Door Pictures, Mam Tor Productions, Rough Cut TV, Firebird Pictures, and Peddling Pictures. Latoya is currently the Development Executive for MsMono Productions, spearheading the company’s scripted slate.

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Championing New Talent & Industry Recognition

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In recognition of her industry impact, Latoya was selected as one of the TV Collective’s 50 Breakthrough Leaders for 2024, a prestigious initiative designed to shape the future leadership of the television industry.

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Latoya’s commitment to authentic storytelling and championing underrepresented voices makes her a dynamic force in television development, with a proven track record of bringing groundbreaking scripts to life. Latoya is passionate about discovering and nurturing the next generation of diverse writers. She has served as a script reader and judge for major national competitions, screenwriting schemes, and film festivals, including the BFI, Channel 4, and BBC Writersroom.

 

Initiatives include:​

• BFI NETWORK 2023-2024

• Thousand Films 2023, 2020 & 2019 Script Competitions 

• BWIS Networking Event 2021

• BBC Studios / BBC Writersroom 2020

• Neal Street Productions Bursary 2020

• Thousand Films 2019 and 2020 Script Competitions

• Channel 4’s 4Stories Scheme 2019

• British Urban Film Festival 2018