Oliver Silver

Born in the Middle East, Oliver Silver is a British writer and storyteller who grew up between the U.K and the United Arab Emirates. After finding his passion for writing four years ago, Oliver has written six screenplays, a debut novel, and a pilot for a television series inspired by his own upbringing. A prolific writer with a flair for natural, nuanced dialogue, Oliver’s scripts have ranked highly in numerous international competitions including Austin, LaunchPad, BlueCat, The PAGE Awards and ScreenCraft.

With a focus on character-driven stories within the drama and thriller genres, Oliver's characters are deeply conflicted individuals, wrestling with inner demons, past choices, and their place in the world. Sexuality, power, addiction, morality, and fame are recurring themes found in his writing. His professional influences include visionaries such as Paul Thomas Anderson, Quentin Tarantino, Alejandro Iñárritu and Taylor Sheridan.