Animation
Here is my writing for Film.
Space Chickens in Space
Writer, 3 episodes
produced by Disney/CAKE animation
animated tv series (ages 6+)
(Sci-Fi/Comedy, 2018)
Space Chickens in Space follows Chuck, Finley and Starley; three hapless chicken siblings trying to fit in and prove they have the talent and tenacity to cut it with the best Galactic Academy recruits.
I wrote three episodes of this surreal children’s sci-fi comedy: Alpha Chuck, Friend Chip, and The Chicken in the Egg. I was nominated in the “Best Writer for an Animated Series” category at the Irish Animation Awards in March 2019 for Alpha Chuck.
Space Chickens in Space airs on Disney XD in UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Channel 9 Australia.
Trailer, “Alpha Chuck”
Awards & Nominations
Nominated: Best writer for animated series, Irish Animation Awards
YO and YO aren’t just normal twins. The two seven-year-olds have an amazing imagination that transports them into their imaginary world where every adventure can only be resolved with the two of them working as one. (Source: Telegael website)
YoYo
Writer, 3 episodes, 2018/2019
produced by telegael/RAI
animated tv series (ages 2+)
Projects in Progress
The Timeviathan
CREATOR/WRITER (11 MINUTE PILOT)
Animated TV Series (Ages 6+)
(Fantasy/Adventure/Comedy)
An infamous pirate’s daughter struggles in the role of parent while searching the world for a cure for her father after he is magically turned into a little boy.
Hero for Hire
CREATOR/WRITER (30 MINUTE PILOT)
Animated TV Series (Adult)
(Fantasy/Comedy)
An unsuccessful warrior partners with the world’s greatest hero to fight evil, but spends more time battling his own ego than the forces of darkness.
Hero for Hire was longlisted for the BBC Writersroom for Comedy.
““Mike is that rarest of things. He’s a writer that’s so good you’ll be convincing yourself you’ve discovered him. He’s got it all. Great dialogue, visual writing and a natural funny bone. Couple that with great concepts and ideas and being a real asset in the room. We will be working with Mike again on a number of things while we can still afford him…””
