Kati Royle – Expert Script Consultant, Story Editor & Screenwriter

Kati Royle is a highly sought-after script consultant, executive story editor, and screenwriter with extensive experience in developing and shaping high-quality scripted TV and film content. With a sharp instinct for storytelling and a deep understanding of what makes a script stand out, she has played a pivotal role in shaping award-winning and internationally acclaimed productions.

Her career spans the UK and Finland, with two original comedy series to her name and credits on major adaptation projects, including the Finnish version of Chris Lang’s A Mother’s Son (Poikani Joel, 2022). In her own original work, Royle gravitates towards psychological thrillers, survival stories, mysteries, and ghost stories, often exploring themes of manipulation, relationships, family secrets, and the devastating consequences of wrong choices.

As a script consultant for MTV3 Finland and, since 2016, executive story editor for Elisa Viihde’s prestigious original series slate, she has been instrumental in developing hit series that have traveled to over 70 territories. The productions she has worked on have won 18 Finnish National TV Awards and received international recognition, including multiple nominations at Canneseries and MipDrama—with three Canneseries wins (Mister 8 and Money Shot).

Currently based in Helsinki and the UK, Royle continues to bridge the industry between Finland and the UK, bringing her exceptional editorial vision, narrative expertise, and commercial insight to projects that resonate with audiences worldwide. She is currently developing in English.