Writer specialising in character-driven drama with a focus on class, resilience and underrepresented women. MA Cultural and Creative Industries, line producer of an independent horror feature, and ex-cello teacher. Projects awarded and rated by BAFTA Rocliffe, BFI Doclabs, Jed Mercurio Mentorship Programme, WFTV and Creative Queens.

Emily Isaacs

Writer specialising in character-driven drama with a focus on class, resilience and underrepresented women. MA Cultural and Creative Industries, line producer of an independent horror feature, and ex-cello teacher. Projects awarded and rated by BAFTA Rocliffe, BFI Doclabs, Jed Mercurio Mentorship Programme, WFTV and Creative Queens.

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Writer specialising in character-driven drama with a focus on class, resilience and underrepresented women. MA Cultural and Creative Industries, line producer of an independent horror feature, and ex-cello teacher. Projects awarded and rated by BAFTA Rocliffe, BFI Doclabs, Jed Mercurio Mentorship Programme, WFTV and Creative Queens.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
German
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Writer / Director / Producer at GOSSIP (short film)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote, directed and produced a short film.
Writer / Director / Producer at CURVEBALL (short)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Wrote, directed and produced a short film.
Writer / Director / Producer at THE CHASED (short)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Wrote, directed and produced a short film.
Producer / Production Manager at 13 GRAVES (feature)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Produced and/or managed production for a feature film.
Producer / Production Manager at HALFWAY HOTEL (short)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced and/or managed production for a short film.
Producer / Production Manager at JOHNNY AND JENNY TAKE A SHORTCUT (short)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produced and/or managed production for a short film.
Board Trustee at Hailsham Cinema
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Board Trustee; governance and community cinema initiatives.
Co-Director at Sussex Film Festival
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Co-Director; festival leadership and programming.

Education

MA Cultural & Creative Industries (Distinction) at University of Sussex
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
BA (Hons) English Literature (2:1) at The Open University
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
BA (Hons) Music (partial) at Trinity College of Music London
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
CT (ABRSM) at Associated Boards of the Royal Schools of Music
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment