Hello reader, I am a Writer and Filmmaker with a passion for the Arts and an aspiration to continue telling meaningful stories with like-minded creatives. I am driven to learn and improve wherever I can on this creative journey. My work spans freelance journalism, short-film direction, and fictional writing. I have collaborated on projects from DiscoverNü and Sleaze Magazine to a forthcoming short film 'Frothed' and a fantasy novel 'Us Mortal Playthings'. I am actively pursuing a two-year MA in Creative Writing while contributing to festival and community projects.

Alec Patroe

Hello reader, I am a Writer and Filmmaker with a passion for the Arts and an aspiration to continue telling meaningful stories with like-minded creatives. I am driven to learn and improve wherever I can on this creative journey. My work spans freelance journalism, short-film direction, and fictional writing. I have collaborated on projects from DiscoverNü and Sleaze Magazine to a forthcoming short film 'Frothed' and a fantasy novel 'Us Mortal Playthings'. I am actively pursuing a two-year MA in Creative Writing while contributing to festival and community projects.

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Hello reader, I am a Writer and Filmmaker with a passion for the Arts and an aspiration to continue telling meaningful stories with like-minded creatives. I am driven to learn and improve wherever I can on this creative journey.

My work spans freelance journalism, short-film direction, and fictional writing. I have collaborated on projects from DiscoverNü and Sleaze Magazine to a forthcoming short film ‘Frothed’ and a fantasy novel ‘Us Mortal Playthings’. I am actively pursuing a two-year MA in Creative Writing while contributing to festival and community projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor at Romeo and Juliet: A Hate Story
January 1, 2025 - Present
Edited a playwriter’s script in 2025, collaborating via regular calls to refine tone and dialogue.
Runner (Work Placement) at Molinare
November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Observed Sound Engineers, Foleys, and post-production teams; learned about post-production on projects such as Nosferatu (2024).
Summer Intern at Metyis
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Supported a contract for a major retailer; contributed ideas within a team; conducted research and presented findings; performed general office tasks to improve efficiency.
Volunteer at Dorchester Literature Festival
January 1, 2025 - Present
Coordinated community engagement and contributed to festival activities (Dorchester Literature Festival 2025).
Barista / Staff at The Art of Tea
April 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Barista duties, waiting tables, dishwashing/upkeep, cash-handling, stocking.
Barista / Staff at The Pantry at 51
October 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Barista duties, food preparation, opening/closing and general upkeep.
Barista / Staff at Colombar
February 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Cocktail preparation, barista duties, service, opening/closing, bookings and cash handling.

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Human Geography (2:2) at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Writing at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2025 - March 12, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail