Riley is a screenwriter.

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He was selected for London Voices in 2021 run by BBC Writersroom. Prior to this, he developed the TV pilot script 'The Haven' as part of the BEA Script Editing Initative also led by BBC Writersroom.

 

He wrote and directed the short film 'Lifelessnessless' (currently in post-production), which was developed and supported by B3 Media's TalentLab Scheme.

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Previously, he wrote and directed the short film, 'Sleep Tight, Don't Let the Existential Crisis Bite!', which was selected for eight film festivals, won 'Best Screenplay' at the Rob Knox Film Festival, and nominated for 'Best International Film' at the Houston Comedy Film Festival. 

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Outside of writing, he likes to play D&D, collect cinema tickets, and have long philosophical discussions with his cat.