Ali Hughes

Ali Hughes is a British screenwriter and director, best known as the co-writer of the BAFTA-nominated comedy series Dreaming Whilst Black, for which he was nominated for a BAFTA and International Emmy Award.

Early life Hughes studied screenwriting at the MetFilm School, where he completed a Master of Arts degree. After his graduation in 2014, Ali spent some years working warehouse shifts, delivering wine and working at primary schools, before earning his first BBC commission for the Dreaming Whilst Black Pilot in 2019.

Career Hughes began his career writing for web series and short films. His feature script Mignonette was a finalist at the 2017 London Film Awards. His major television work is co-writing the comedy series Dreaming Whilst Black with Adjani Salmon. The project originated at MetFilm School and was first released as a web series in 2018.

His earlier short film writing credits include The Job (2015) and A Fistful of Candy (2016). 2024 Dreaming Whilst Black (Season 2) Writer (episodes 3 & 5)

Other credits

Dreaming Whilst Black (2018): Director (Episode 6), Editor (Episode 4), Producer (Episode 2) Dreaming Whilst Black (2021–2023): Actor (Barman, 7 episodes) Dreaming Whilst Black (2023–2024): Executive producer

Awards and nominations