Lucie Lutte: 'Getting feedback from peers helps with growing a tough skin for criticism'

I always knew from a very young age that I was different. I would watch all my favourite shows on Disney Channel and recreate the scenes in my living room. The moment I knew I wanted to become an actor was when I was in secondary school and we went on a theatre trip to watch a musical called Some Like It Hip Hop at the Peacock Theatre. I instantly fell in love with all the actors on stage, in awe of the fact they could sing, dance and act. It was at that point I knew the stage was where I belonged.

As a child, I also loved English and creative writing. I would always put my hands up to read my poem and share with the class the scenes I created in my notebook. This habit followed me as I trained as an actress and influenced me in writing my comedy sitcom It’s a Franco Life. Writers like Malorie Blackman, Michaela Coel and Phoebe Waller-Bridge definitely influenced my writing and its style.

After graduating from drama school in 2021, I decided to write my first play on my experiences as an acting student, which led me to write The Audition Process. Along with my producer friend Emeka Diamond, we got in touch with the Space and had two sold-out shows of the play. I and my co-producer did everything from casting and directing to
invoicing. It was a huge admin job, but we made it work and learned so much along the way.

Writing for film and TV is a completely different ball game to writing a play. This is why doing an MA in Scriptwriting at Goldsmiths University was the best decision for me. Learning the fundamental rules when writing a film script and getting constant feedback from peers help with growing a tough skin for criticism and help to further improve your story. I have learned so much and have improved as a writer and would love to share that with other aspiring writers.

My advice to aspiring actors and fellow writers is to go out there and create your work. It’s the most rewarding feeling ever and you’re performing in projects that you see yourself in. Don’t just wait for Hollywood to ring. Constantly work on your craft and be open to learning from others. 

CV Lucie Lutte

Age: 25

Training: ArtsEd, Goldsmiths University

Theatre includes: The Audition Process (the Space); Snakes and Ladders (Redbridge Drama Theatre);  Phone Killer (Cockpit Theatre)

Other credits: It’s a Franco Life (web series); Wicked: Part 1 and Part 2 (films)

Agent: Creative Screen Management