Gateshead‑born writer Alison Carr is entering a bold new chapter in her career with her screenwriting debut for BBC Three, a milestone that is attracting attention across the region’s creative industries. Her short film Doppelgänger, produced by North East company Candle & Bell and supported by North East Screen, highlights her unique storytelling.
Known for her acclaimed theatre work, which includes commissions for the National Theatre and Live Theatre, Carr brings her signature blend of dark comedy and emotional depth to the screen in Doppelgänger. The short film follows Josie, a woman who confronts her uncanny double. It is a surreal, psychologically charged story of identity, rivalry, and self‑reflection.
The film is part of the BBC’s Long Story Short series, an initiative that pairs emerging screenwriting voices with local independent production companies to create original short films for BBC Three and iPlayer. North East Screen worked hand-in-hand with the BBC to set up this partnership.
From award‑winning theatre productions to audio storytelling and now screenwriting, Alison continues to demonstrate her versatility and narrative power. Doppelgänger marks the beginning of a new phase in her career, one that promises more bold, distinctive stories shaped by her North East roots.
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