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About Farah Abushwesha
Farah Abushwesha is a BAFTA-nominated Irish–Libyan producer, writer and founder of Rocliffe. She produces distinctive, filmmaker-led stories with strong international potential, championing underrepresented voices across film and television.
Her recent credits include LEMONADE, directed by Kim Bartley and starring Barry Keoghan, which will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2026, and Aoife Kelleher’s multi-award-winning documentary TESTIMONY. Her credits also include the Netflix feature Irreplaceable You and television productions for the BBC, ITV and Amazon.
Farah is the founder of the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Competition, which supports and showcases emerging screenwriting talent. She is also the author of the Rocliffe Notes series of practical guides for screenwriters, filmmakers and writer-directors.
An Academy Gold Fellowship finalist and recipient of a BFI Vision Award, Farah has produced internationally across independent film, studio productions and high-end television. She is committed to developing ambitious work, creating opportunities for new talent and bringing distinctive stories to audiences around the world.
Farah is represented by Will Peterson at Independent Talent Group.
About Rocliffe
Rocliffe is an award-winning UK production company committed to championing distinctive voices and bold storytelling across film, television, and documentary. Founded by producer Farah Abushwesha, the company has built a reputation for high-quality, socially engaged, and creatively ambitious work that bridges emerging talent and established industry leaders.
From the critically acclaimed feature documentary TESTIMONY (2025), made in collaboration with Underground Films and Justice for Magdalenes Research, to the upcoming feature LEMONADE, Rocliffe’s productions combine artistic vision with rigorous craft. Each project reflects the company’s belief in collaboration, integrity, and stories that connect audiences across borders.
Alongside production, Rocliffe is known for its long-standing partnership with BAFTA through the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Competition, which has discovered and showcased hundreds of new screenwriters over two decades. Through this platform, Rocliffe continues to nurture the next generation of creators, offering practical opportunities, industry introductions, and access to global networks.
Rocliffe operates across the UK and Ireland, working closely with funders such as the BFI, Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen, and the UK Global Screen Fund, with projects supported by Section 481, AVEC, and other international co-production frameworks.
