In 2015 Tess’s hit rom com MAN UP (Big Talk/Studio Canal/BBC Films) was released, directed by Ben Palmer, starring Lake Bell and Simon Pegg. Having relocated to Los Angeles shortly afterwards, her US credits include writing on Emmy nominated, WGA winning, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING (Disney+), THE GREAT and CASUAL (both for Hulu).

In 2025 Tess will direct her first feature film, from her original screenplay, TEXTBOOK BEHAVIOUR (Party Over Here/Caviar Films), to film in Belgium. Lake Bell and Sam Richardson will star. Alongside development of this project, Tess has just finished new rom com screenplay SOONER OR LATER for 20th Century Fox, under Scott Frank’s producing deal. She has also undertaken numerous rewrite/polish jobs and consultations.

Tess began her career as a journalist in London and has also worked in Radio as a presenter and contributor on various BBC shows. She co-hosted with Billy Mernit, Rom Com podcast, YOU HAD US AT HELLO (22 episodes).

Tess currently resides in London, Brooklyn or LA, depending on when you ask her, alongside her two senior casts, Big Girl and Magic Mike.