Masonde Luteta

A highly creative writer and experienced facilitator with a strong creative interest in the power of storytelling.

My sources of creative inspiration are eclectic and broad ranging with a particular interest in storytelling that incorporates magical realism, myth, sci-fi, spiritual themes, drama and romance. I’m also passionate about rock music, ballet/contemporary dance, creative subcultures, African/Caribbean centered narratives and stories of self-discovery and transformation.

Pronouns: She/Her

Credits

PERFORMANCE
• Young Vic Neighbourhood Theatre Company: Writer/Performer, March 2022 – Present
SCRIPT READING & Feedback:
• Film Script Reader: Austin Film Festival, April 2023 – September 2023
• Creative Writing & Script Reader: Orwell Youth Prize 2022, March 2022 – Present
TEACHING & FACILITATION:
• Freelance Accountability & Co-Working Facilitator: November 2020 – Present
- Facilitate Accountability, Goal Setting, Brainstorming and Co-working sessions with writers based in the UK and USA, incorporating creativity, self-care and a collaborative approach to facilitation.
• Creative Writing Teacher: Black Pen Black Women Writers, October 2015 – December 2018
• Facilitator & Organiser: London Artists Way Group, June 2015 - May 2021
• Volunteer English Language Teacher: Timebank, April 2015 - June 2015

Training

TEACHING & FACILITATION:
• Freelance Accountability & Co-Working Facilitator: November 2020 – Present
- Facilitate Accountability, Goal Setting, Brainstorming and Co-working sessions with writers based in the UK and USA, incorporating creativity, self-care and a collaborative approach to facilitation.
• Creative Writing Teacher: Black Pen Black Women Writers, October 2015 – December 2018
• Facilitator & Organiser: London Artists Way Group, June 2015 - May 2021
• Volunteer English Language Teacher: Timebank, April 2015 - June 2015

PLAYWRITING WRITING PROGRAMMES:
• Soho Theatre Writers Lab (2023 - 2024): Soho Theatre, October 2023 – July 2024
• Neighbourhood Voices Playwriting Alumni Programme: The Young Vic, February 2022 – March 2024
• Neighbourhood Voices Playwriting Programme: The Young Vic, March 2021 – January 2022

WRITING COURSES & CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
• Screenwriting Level 2: City Academy, November 2022 – December 2022
• Advanced Playwriting: Pen to Print, September 2021 - July 2022
• Screen Acting Beginners: City Lit, October 2021 – December 2021
• Beginners Playwriting: Pen to Print, September 2020 – July 2021
• REACH: Strategic Film Audience Development, Independent Cinema Office, March 2020 – May 2020
• Beginners Screenwriting: Pen to Print, September 2019 - July 2020
• Saturday Film School: Raindance, February 2020
• Screenwriter & Director: King’s College London Student Film Society, January 2020 – July 2021
• Developing your Screenwriting: City Lit, April 2019 – July 2019
• Introduction to Acting Level 1: RADA, March 2016 – June 2016
• Black British Film & Television History: BFI, 2008
• Film Department Intern: Tate Modern, September 2006 - March 2007