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I’m a self-taught, award-winning writer-director with hands-on experience across production, including producing, editing, camera work, and assistant directing. I have experience in both long and short form content, having owned a TikTok with 16M views and 1.6M likes. I’m passionate about telling meaningful stories that resonate and leave lasting impact, and I’m currently building my portfolio through independent projects while seeking creative and production roles that support my growth as a director, writer, filmmaker, and editor.…I’m a self-taught, award-winning writer-director with hands-on experience across production, including producing, editing, camera work, and assistant directing. I have experience in both long and short form content, having owned a TikTok with 16M views and 1.6M likes. I’m passionate about telling meaningful stories that resonate and leave lasting impact, and I’m currently building my portfolio through independent projects while seeking creative and production roles that support my growth as a director, writer, filmmaker, and editor.

Ella Mae Forbes

Film Director, Film Producer, Writer, +6

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I’m a self-taught, award-winning writer-director with hands-on experience across production, including producing, editing, camera work, and assistant directing. I have experience in both long and short form content, having owned a TikTok with 16M views and 1.6M likes. I’m passionate about telling meaningful stories that resonate and leave lasting impact, and I’m currently building my portfolio through independent projects while seeking creative and production roles that support my growth as a director, writer, filmmaker, and editor.…I’m a self-taught, award-winning writer-director with hands-on experience across production, including producing, editing, camera work, and assistant directing. I have experience in both long and short form content, having owned a TikTok with 16M views and 1.6M likes. I’m passionate about telling meaningful stories that resonate and leave lasting impact, and I’m currently building my portfolio through independent projects while seeking creative and production roles that support my growth as a director, writer, filmmaker, and editor.

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I’m a self-taught, award-winning writer-director with hands-on experience across production, including producing, editing, camera work, and assistant directing. I have experience in both long and short form content, having owned a TikTok with 16M views and 1.6M likes.

I’m passionate about telling meaningful stories that resonate and leave lasting impact, and I’m currently building my portfolio through independent projects while seeking creative and production roles that support my growth as a director, writer, filmmaker, and editor.

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Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Camera Operator (DOP / Camera Operator / Camera Assistant) at Leeds Student Television / Self-employed

January 1, 2025 - Present

Operated filmmaking cameras and executed creative visions through LSTV. Served as DOP, camera operator, and camera assistant on 12 projects, including award-winning short film 'Yes, And'. Applied skills beyond the society by providing videography for a student fashion project on garage subculture, bringing the creative director’s ideas to life while contributing creative input.

Head of Filmmaking at Leeds Student Television

January 1, 2025 - Present

Coordinated and oversaw all film projects at LSTV for 2025/26, managing teams of up to 25 people with varying experience levels. Expanded the filmmaking sector to the biggest it has been, increasing membership from 6 to over 50, and created a record number of fictional projects (currently 12, with more in production). Achieved multiple recognition milestones including winning 'Outstanding Contribution 2026' (Riley Award) and submitting most filmmaking projects to the National Student Television Awards in the station’s history. Released videos with 250%–1000% higher view counts than other LSTV content and helped secure increased financial investment for the society’s filmmaking sector. Produced, wrote, directed, edited, assistant directed, and served as cinematographer on numerous projects, while giving members opportunities to lead and develop their skills.

Content Creator at TikTok / Self-employed

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Created, managed, filmed, and edited film and media content across TikTok and related platforms. Used audience engagement and media strategy informed by algorithm analytics to grow reach and performance, achieving 16M views and 1.6M likes on the film/media account, plus gaining 3,000 followers. Expanded a Letterboxd presence to 1,300 followers and leveraged online visibility for opportunities to work with Amazon Prime and other film content creators.