I'm a twenty-one-year-old writer from Kingston, Jamaica, with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing & English and two completed novel manuscripts under my belt. I spend much of my time outlining and polishing my manuscripts, and I've recently been developing my drawing skills to illustrate my characters. When I'm not writing, I'm either reading or watching a film or series, which I critique carefully to understand what works in its structure and storytelling. I also enjoy helping small filmmakers develop stories and scripts for short films, because any form of storytelling and world creation I can get involved in brings me joy. I hope to make this my career and, in the future, elevate others in the literary and filmmaking world.

TJ Diedrick

I'm a twenty-one-year-old writer from Kingston, Jamaica, with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing & English and two completed novel manuscripts under my belt. I spend much of my time outlining and polishing my manuscripts, and I've recently been developing my drawing skills to illustrate my characters. When I'm not writing, I'm either reading or watching a film or series, which I critique carefully to understand what works in its structure and storytelling. I also enjoy helping small filmmakers develop stories and scripts for short films, because any form of storytelling and world creation I can get involved in brings me joy. I hope to make this my career and, in the future, elevate others in the literary and filmmaking world.

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I’m a twenty-one-year-old writer from Kingston, Jamaica, with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing & English and two completed novel manuscripts under my belt.

I spend much of my time outlining and polishing my manuscripts, and I’ve recently been developing my drawing skills to illustrate my characters. When I’m not writing, I’m either reading or watching a film or series, which I critique carefully to understand what works in its structure and storytelling. I also enjoy helping small filmmakers develop stories and scripts for short films, because any form of storytelling and world creation I can get involved in brings me joy. I hope to make this my career and, in the future, elevate others in the literary and filmmaking world.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Script Editor & Translation Assistant at Student Film Project in Jamaica
April 1, 2024 - Present
Script Editor & Translation Assistant for a student film project in Jamaica; translated and edited scripts to ensure clarity and proper language use.
Production Assistant at Student Film Project in Jamaica
August 1, 2024 - Present
Provided production support: logistics coordination, set preparation, equipment handling, and on-set assistance.
Production Assistant at Student Film Project in Jamaica
May 1, 2025 - Present
Production assistant for ongoing film project in Jamaica (Kingston, St Andrew).
Production Assistant at Student Film Project
August 1, 2024 - Present
Assisted production team with administrative, logistical, and operational needs; prepared cameras, lighting, and other equipment for shoots; collaborated with creative teams to brainstorm ideas; planned and prepared locations for shoots.
Script Editor & Translation Assistant at Student Film Project
August 1, 2024 - Present
Proofread materials to promote proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure; translated speeches to deliver correct messaging, tone, and style for a wide audience; assisted with script preparation for submission to an international film festival; attended shoots and supported the production team with administrative, logistical, and operational tasks.

Education

High School Diploma at Hillel Academy
June 1, 2020 - April 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing & English) at Southern New Hampshire University
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Diploma at Hillel Academy
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing & English) at Southern New Hampshire University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services