I’m an award-winning scriptwriter specializing in screen, stage, and page, with a passion for crafting contemporary stories that explore feminist issues. My work aims to empower, provoke thought, and bring humor to important conversations.With a background in writing for television dramas and soaps for the BBC and Channel 4, I’ve contributed to storytelling that resonates widely. I’m also the author of #GIRLHOOD (Speculative Books) and Dating & Other Hobbies (Burning Eye Books), both focused on bold, female-centered stories.In addition to my screenwriting, I craft killer copy for a range of exciting clients, blending creativity with strategic messaging to engage audiences, with a focus on fashion and wellbeing.Most recently, my episode of River City (BBC Scotland) aired in January, continuing my journey of creating stories that challenge, entertain, and inspire. My upcoming novel I Kissed a Werewolf and I Liked It will be out in Spring 2025 with Wildfire Books and I’m thrilled to be working on an original TV show with Insight MP.
Freelance
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Creative CopywriterFreelance Jan 2018 - PresentCollaborate with clients from pitch to publish, shaping exciting narratives and creating a wide range of digital content. Explored a range of topics and products and have notable experience in women's fitness, the entertainment industry and fashion and beauty. Previous clients include Gymondo, MCM, Panaprium, Glengoyne Whisky, The Uncommon Wine, Scottish Government, Nordoff Robbins, Zero Waste Scotland and Riverside Festival.
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EducatorFreelance 2009 - PresentI facilitate sessions in screenwriting, creative writing and spoken word poetry.Organisations that I have led workshops for include:BBC Words 1st, University of the West of Scotland, University of Glasgow, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow Life, Toonspeak Young People's Theatre, Migrant Voices, Possibilities for Each and Every Kid, The Village, Storytelling Centre, Castlehead High, Mariner Support Project, The High School of Glasgow, West Lothian Council, St Rose of Lima Primary, St James's Primary, Stirling Council, Parikrma Humanity Foundation, The Scottish Parliament and New Rhythms For GlasgowI have led workshops for children, young people, teenagers, migrants, adult learners, and both undergraduate and postgraduate university students. My approach to workshops is flexible and I am happy to tailor the content to the individual group. I can facilitate one-off workshops, or provide a block, and I am on the Scottish Book Trust's Live Lit database.
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ScriptwriterCat Hepburn Write 2016 - PresentBerlin, Germany****TV****
STEVENS & MCCARTHY Comedy Sketch Writer (BBC Scotland, TX October 2024)
HOLLYOAKS Storyline Conference Story Contributor (Lime Pictures, February 2024)
RIVER CITY Scriptwriter (BBC Scotland, 28 min episode, TX January 2024)
THE NEW POETS Scriptwriter and host (BBC Scotland, 2019)
HOLLYOAKS Trainee Storyliner, 20 x 30 min episodes (Lime Pictures, 2017)
RIVER CITY Storywriter, 26 x 60 min episodes BBC Scotland, 2016)
****SHORTS****
ONLY FOOLS RUSH IN (Jack Turner Productions, 2022)
HIT ME UP (2022)
US (SumBuzz Films 2020)
SHAMED (BBC Scotland 2016) Nominated for a Prix Europa Award and a Royal Television Award 2019
NEVER TOO LATE TO TELL (media co-op) 2016 - nom'd for
Best Animation at Royal TV Society Scotland awards 2018
TRAUMA AND THE BRAIN (media co-op 2014) Best
Animation winner Royal Television Society Scotland 2016
and Public Sector winner The Herald Scottish Digital
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LecturerUniversity Of Stirling Jan 2024 - May 2024 -
Co Artistic DirectorSonnet Youth Jan 2016 - Jul 2021Glasgow, Scotland, United KingdomCo-founded and ran operations for one of Scotland's leading spoken word theatre companies. Managed booking artists, comms, marketing, production staff, online content, scheduling and payroll for:- UK touring theatre shows- Edinburgh Fringe plays- Monthly sold-out cabaret nights across multiple cities- Podcasts - Live streams - Patreon
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Associate LecturerUniversity Of The West Of Scotland Sep 2015 - Dec 2019AyrCreated course content and delivered lectures for Introduction to Scriptwriting (Level 8), Screenwriting (Level 11) Team Writing for TV (Level 9), Writing for Stage and Screen (Level 8). Produced and delivered the module Collaborative Project (Level 11). -
Guest TutorRoyal Conservatoire Of Scotland Dec 2013 - Jul 2016Glasgow, United KingdomGuest tutored scriptwriting for Acting for Camera classes, the summer schools and level 9 performing students.
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Cat Hepburn works for Freelance
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Cat Hepburn's current role is Scriptwriter & Author | Poetry, Books & Copywriting | Telling Female-Centered Stories | Education & Creativity.
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Cat Hepburn attended Glasgow Caledonian University, The University Of Glasgow.
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