Hi, I’m Deborah Hodgetts—a multi-award-winning writer and content creator with a passion for storytelling across comedy, young adult drama, animation, podcasting, and film. I write scripts, produce podcasts, and bring characters to life with an inventive voice that resonates with diverse audiences. Over the years I have worked on a wide range of freelance projects—from short films to TV pilots—collaborating with teams across the UK and beyond. I believe storytelling can educate, entertain, and inspire positive change, and I’m always excited to explore new creative challenges.…

Deborah Hodgetts

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Hi, I’m Deborah Hodgetts—a multi-award-winning writer and content creator with a passion for storytelling across comedy, young adult drama, animation, podcasting, and film. I write scripts, produce podcasts, and bring characters to life with an inventive voice that resonates with diverse audiences. Over the years I have worked on a wide range of freelance projects—from short films to TV pilots—collaborating with teams across the UK and beyond. I believe storytelling can educate, entertain, and inspire positive change, and I’m always excited to explore new creative challenges.…

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Hi, I’m Deborah Hodgetts—a multi-award-winning writer and content creator with a passion for storytelling across comedy, young adult drama, animation, podcasting, and film. I write scripts, produce podcasts, and bring characters to life with an inventive voice that resonates with diverse audiences.

Over the years I have worked on a wide range of freelance projects—from short films to TV pilots—collaborating with teams across the UK and beyond. I believe storytelling can educate, entertain, and inspire positive change, and I’m always excited to explore new creative challenges.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Arabic
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Self-employed at Freelance/Various Clients
January 1, 2004 - Present
Scriptwriter, Copywriter, Blogger, Content Creator, Filmmaker
Script Writer/Producer at Solutions4Health – A Mother’s Love
November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Short animation script writer/producer (freelance)
Script Writer at Nicholas O'Roarty –Children's Animation Series
October 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Midlands animation series script writer (freelance)
Script Writer at Haydn Reece – Funeral’s R Us
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Short dark comedy script animation
Podcast Writer at Hal k London.com
November 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Podcast writer (freelance)
Screenwriter at Nicholas O’Roarty Podcast – Children’s Podcast “Mediland”
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Screenwriter for children’s podcast series
Writing Consultant & Blogger at Sweet Snob – Johannesburg, Gauteng
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Writing consultant and blogger (freelance)
Screenwriter at River Crossing Productions
January 1, 2015 - November 1, 2017
Short film script titled ‘Into the Night’
Assistant Project Manager at Indigo Pictures Limited
May 1, 2005 - December 1, 2005
Part-time project management support
Facilities Coordinator at Hertfordshire Community Health Services
February 1, 2007 - February 1, 2008
Facilities coordination and support
Office Administrator / PA / Project Assistant at Milton Keynes NHS Foundation Trust
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Unit administration, PA duties and project support
Script Writer/Producer (Freelance) at Solutions4Health – A Mother’s Love
November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Short animation script writer/producer for a health-themed project; collaborated with a creative team to deliver engaging content on schedule.
Script Writer at Nicholas O’Roarty – Midland Animation Series
November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Scriptwriter for the Midland Animation Series; developed episodic content and characters.
Script Writer at Haydn Reece – ‘Funerals Us’
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Short dark comedy animation scriptwriter for a freelance project.
Podcast Writer/Producer at Ark London
November 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Wrote and produced episodes for children’s podcast series.
Script Writer (Freelance) at The Beautiful Music of Words Limited
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Script writer for marketing/creative content including short films and promotional material.
Freelance Writer / Blogger at Solutions4Health
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Health-focused blog posts on Covid and related health topics; researched and authored accessible content.
Writer / Contributor at Stray Branch Publications
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Articles and poetry contributed to literary publications; included in poetry anthologies and journals.

Education

MA Comedy Writing at Falmouth University
August 6, 2021 - September 15, 2023
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) at Sandwell College of Further and Higher Education
July 1, 2017 - August 1, 2019
Prince II Foundation Certificate at Stonebridge College (Online)
January 1, 2013 - September 1, 2014
Image Manipulation Certificate at The London College of Printing, London
June 1, 1993 - June 1, 1993
Adobe Photoshop Certificate of Completion at Burton College, Staffordshire
June 1, 1993 - June 1, 1993
BK STS Film Foundation Certificate at BK STS
February 1, 1994 - June 1, 1994
Agile Practitioner – APMG Certificate at The Learning People (Online)
January 1, 2013 - September 1, 2014

Qualifications

Harassment and Bullying at Work Certificate
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness at Work
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
CoronaVirus Basic Awareness on Production Training
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Other Professional Training
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023
Harassment and Bullying at Work Certificate
August 1, 2024 - June 8, 2026
Addressing Unconscious Bias – Screen Skills Courses
March 1, 2023 - June 8, 2026
Intro to Mental Health Awareness at Work
February 1, 2023 - June 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Government

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Experience Level