Semifinalist, 2025 JumpStart Writing Competition
BIO
HADJ GILL is a screenwriter based in Vancouver, the heart of Hollywood North, whose storytelling journey began in the boxing ring. A former trainer who worked world championship fights in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, he brings a raw sense of tension, grit, and discipline to his writing.
He has sold three feature screenplays - Follow the Moon (a cross-cultural comedy), Good Men Do Bad Things (a hostage drama), and The Bad Tenant (a psychological thriller).
His work blends gripping narratives with social commentary, exploring human behavior under pressure through character-driven stories. A finalist in national competitions and a graduate of multiple screenwriting labs, Hadj continues to develop original scripts rooted in emotional truth and shaped by his multicultural background.