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Peter Devonald is a multi-award-winning scriptwriter with numerous feature commissions and options. His multi-genre short films have shown in competition in over 50 international film festivals, including Venice, L.A, LSFF, D'Angers, Encounters and Slamdance. Awards include winner of best drama at the New York Film Festival, winner of the judges award at Reel Islington Screenings, Super Shorts Finalist, Virgin Media Finalist (distribution for year in 214 cinemas), winner of the main jury prize at the Wood Green International Film Festival and winner of the Branchage Jersey International Film Festival "Cutting Hedge" award 2009.

Peter was the senior judge and mentor for the Peter Ustinov Award (iemmys, New York, 2003-2006). He was also one of the writers on 'Those Scurvy Rascals' (Entara Ltd/ Blue-Zoo) which was Bafta nominated in 2006, and winner of best Children's Series and the Children's Choice Award at the 10th British Animation Awards. 'The Cherub House', a feature film, is currently optioned by Not A Number Productions, and 'Guy's Requiem' is an on-going commissioned feature. He is also chairman of Reel Islington (2009-2010).