Leyla Hattabi

Leyla is an Associate Agent and our Film & TV Department Assistant, supporting Julian Friedmann and Conrad Williams. With a post-graduate degree from UCLA in Screenwriting, and training in Script Reading at The Script Factory, she brings professional script analysis expertise to her role.

As a writer/director herself, she understands the creative process from both sides. Her dark comedy short DESSERT IS SERVED has started its festival submission journey.

What I’m looking for: I’m drawn to writers with a unique perspective on life and experiences. I love writing that is emotionally powerful but disarms with humour. I’m also a huge horror enthusiast. I’m very interested in female, LGBTQ+, and global majority voices.

What I’m not looking for: I’m not actively looking for action or thrillers, unless they offer a unique perspective and/or from an under-represented voice.

Clients: Alex Helfrecht, Leonie Watkins.

What I have enjoyed recently:

Films: SEND HELP (2026), WEAPONS (2025), BRIDGET JONES: THE AGE OF REASON (2025), SINNERS (2025), THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG (2024).

TV: WIDOW’S BAY (2026), MARGO’S GOT MONEY TROUBLES (2026), THE PITT (2025-), ADULTS (2025).

Theatre: 1536 (2025), INSANE ASYLUM SEEKERS (2025), Natalie Palamides: WEER (2026), BRAINSLUTS (2026).