I am a creative, passionate and detail-oriented writer with a strong academic foundation in Film Studies from prominent UK institutions. I hold a **Master’s degree in Film Studies (Popular Cinema)** from **Oxford Brookes University**, graduating with merit and my dissertation on feminist visual media in HBO’s "Girls" exemplifies my ability to blend rigorous research with thorough analytical skills. I achieved a distinction in **Story Development**, crafting a TV show concept and its pilot script. My earlier **First-Class Honours BA in Film Studies** from the **University of Kent** equipped me with comprehensive skills in narrative construction through various practical modules, including **Screenwriting** and **Film Development**. More recently, as a **Film Dramaturg** for **Kotodama Lab**, I collaborated creatively with the Director on their script development for an independent feature film, analysing themes and providing enriching narrative ideas, using tools like Miro and Zoom for effective communication. My involvement in education includes serving as a **Guest Panellist** for MA Screenwriting assessments, offering constructive feedback to students. I also gained editorial experience as a **Co-Editor Assistant** for the **HPHR Journal**, where I organised a successful virtual fundraising campaign that raised over $300 for their non-profit. Moreover, my experience in administrative and leadership roles, such as **Library Assistant**, have equipped me with knowledge in time management and how to meet deadlines. I am proficient in a variety of IT skills that enhance my productivity and creativity, including **First Draft, Celtx, Microsoft Office** (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams), **Google Suite, WordPress, MailChimp, Squarespace**, and collaborative tools like **Asana, Slack, and Miro**. My familiarity with content creation and management software, such as **Canva, Hootsuite** and **Scholastica**, positions me well to create engaging, impactful content that resonates with diverse audiences. As a native English speaker, I have excellent communication, proofreading and analytical skills and have used these to volunteer my expertise. Therefore, I’d love the opportunity to utilise my skills to help others with their work.

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I am a creative, passionate and detail-oriented writer with a strong academic foundation in Film Studies from prominent UK institutions. I hold a **Master’s degree in Film Studies (Popular Cinema)** from **Oxford Brookes University**, graduating with merit and my dissertation on feminist visual media in HBO’s "Girls" exemplifies my ability to blend rigorous research with thorough analytical skills. I achieved a distinction in **Story Development**, crafting a TV show concept and its pilot script. My earlier **First-Class Honours BA in Film Studies** from the **University of Kent** equipped me with comprehensive skills in narrative construction through various practical modules, including **Screenwriting** and **Film Development**. More recently, as a **Film Dramaturg** for **Kotodama Lab**, I collaborated creatively with the Director on their script development for an independent feature film, analysing themes and providing enriching narrative ideas, using tools like Miro and Zoom for effective communication. My involvement in education includes serving as a **Guest Panellist** for MA Screenwriting assessments, offering constructive feedback to students. I also gained editorial experience as a **Co-Editor Assistant** for the **HPHR Journal**, where I organised a successful virtual fundraising campaign that raised over $300 for their non-profit. Moreover, my experience in administrative and leadership roles, such as **Library Assistant**, have equipped me with knowledge in time management and how to meet deadlines. I am proficient in a variety of IT skills that enhance my productivity and creativity, including **First Draft, Celtx, Microsoft Office** (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams), **Google Suite, WordPress, MailChimp, Squarespace**, and collaborative tools like **Asana, Slack, and Miro**. My familiarity with content creation and management software, such as **Canva, Hootsuite** and **Scholastica**, positions me well to create engaging, impactful content that resonates with diverse audiences. As a native English speaker, I have excellent communication, proofreading and analytical skills and have used these to volunteer my expertise. Therefore, I’d love the opportunity to utilise my skills to help others with their work.

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I am a creative, passionate and detail-oriented writer with a strong academic foundation in Film Studies from prominent UK institutions. I hold a Master’s degree in Film Studies (Popular Cinema) from Oxford Brookes University, graduating with merit and my dissertation on feminist visual media in HBO’s “Girls” exemplifies my ability to blend rigorous research with thorough analytical skills. I achieved a distinction in Story Development, crafting a TV show concept and its pilot script.

My earlier First-Class Honours BA in Film Studies from the University of Kent equipped me with comprehensive skills in narrative construction through various practical modules, including Screenwriting and Film Development.

More recently, as a Film Dramaturg for Kotodama Lab, I collaborated creatively with the Director on their script development for an independent feature film, analysing themes and providing enriching narrative ideas, using tools like Miro and Zoom for effective communication.

My involvement in education includes serving as a Guest Panellist for MA Screenwriting assessments, offering constructive feedback to students. I also gained editorial experience as a Co-Editor Assistant for the HPHR Journal, where I organised a successful virtual fundraising campaign that raised over $300 for their non-profit.

Moreover, my experience in administrative and leadership roles, such as Library Assistant, have equipped me with knowledge in time management and how to meet deadlines. I am proficient in a variety of IT skills that enhance my productivity and creativity, including First Draft, Celtx, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams), Google Suite, WordPress, MailChimp, Squarespace, and collaborative tools like Asana, Slack, and Miro. My familiarity with content creation and management software, such as Canva, Hootsuite and Scholastica, positions me well to create engaging, impactful content that resonates with diverse audiences.

As a native English speaker, I have excellent communication, proofreading and analytical skills and have used these to volunteer my expertise. Therefore, I’d love the opportunity to utilise my skills to help others with their work.

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Language

English
Fluent
Welsh
Beginner

Work Experience

Cinema Attendant at Picturehouse Cinema
November 11, 2019 - September 9, 2024
Communicated and liaised passionately with staff and customers about films to provide an excellent, personal and inimitable service. This included professional interactions with film Directors who would host Q&A events in the cinema. Well-informed knowledge of all current film releases.
Film Dramaturg at Kotodama Lab, Malaysia
November 9, 2020 - August 9, 2021
Collaborated creatively with the Director by supporting the script development of an independent feature film over lockdown in the UK. Involved reading drafts of the script and I researched, questioned and analysed the themes, providing ideas and perspectives.

Education

Film Studies (Popular Cinema) at Oxford Brookes University
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
GPA: Merit
Film Studies at University of Kent
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015
GPA: First Class Honours

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail