THE SCRIBE TRIBE
Let us introduce
TALIA ROWLEY
Founder & Chief Writer
Talia Rowley is an award-winning actor, teacher and writer, working across performance, training, and original content development.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Screen from Griffith University, a Diploma of Screen Acting from Screenwise, and has further developed her writing practice through studies at University of Melbourne.
Talia’s career has been shaped by a deep connection to actor training. After beginning her teaching career with the Australian School of Performing Arts, Film and Television (ASPAFTV), she went on to work closely with emerging actors through her as General Manager of Screenwise — Australia’s leading film and television school. It was here that her understanding of what actors truly need from material was further refined.
Across her work in education and development, Talia has written hundreds of original scripts for young performers, designed specifically for use in auditions, training, and performance. Her work includes 18 original stage productions — several of which debuted at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre — as well as screen projects including the independent feature film PERFECT, IMPERFECT (2017) and the short film SCREAMING SILENCE (2014).
More recently, she wrote and directed a travelling theatre work for children, staged throughout Myer Sydney City as part of their live events program — a first-of-its-kind activation for the department store.
Script & Scribe Creations was born from this body of work and from a clear gap in the industry. Talia continues to write with a focus on creating material that is not only engaging on the page, but genuinely performable: grounded, age-appropriate, and built for real-world application.
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SARAH FURNARI
Guest Writer
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Sarah Furnari is a Sydney-based actor, performer and writer with a love of storytelling.
Sarah founded independent company Short Poppy Theatre in 2015 and was co-writer and producer of their sold-out show Not at the Dinner Table. She has continued writing for theatre and screen, and has been commissioned by several schools across Sydney to write works that showcased the talents of their young performers.
As an actor, Sarah has worked in theatre, film, television and musical theatre. She has also toured Australia extensively in educational theatre, delivering programs designed to empower young people in low socioeconomic communities.
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Performance) from the University of Wollongong, where she was awarded the faculty’s Creative Arts Scholarship. Sarah has been mentored by some of Australia’s leading acting coaches, and continues to train with the Anthony Meindl Actor Workshop.
With over 10 years of teaching experience in Sydney and the USA, Sarah is also a sought-after acting coach, musical theatre teacher, and choreographer. She has a strong vision for her students: “My vision for my students is that they grow into courageous, authentic storytellers with open hearts, empathy for others, and a tonne of creative flair. I want them to know that by taking ownership of their own story, young people can make their voices heard – little by little, creative artists have the power to shape their future and change our world.”
ERIK MAGNUSSON
Guest Writer
ERIK MAGNUSSON
Erik is a Sydney-based Screenwriter specializing in genre work with both independent and professional experience as a Producer / Production Manager.
Erik has developed and produced a considerable number of his own original work, most notably being the ambitious web-based horror series, THE WITNESS ARTICLES. And has since been involved in professional productions for various clients and studios.
Erik is a committed creative writer with a flair for high concept, gaining numerous screenwriting credits in his body of work and several degrees under his belt, including a Bachelor and Master of Arts from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) .