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I'm Andrea Buccino, an award-winning writer with a comprehensive knowledge of structure and format in narrative storytelling across different media, specialising in scriptwriting. I work across screen, theatre and radio as a writer, director and editor, collaborating with writers, producers and crews to shape compelling narratives. I also teach and mentor students at Manchester Metropolitan University, helping them develop as creative professionals.…I'm Andrea Buccino, an award-winning writer with a comprehensive knowledge of structure and format in narrative storytelling across different media, specialising in scriptwriting. I work across screen, theatre and radio as a writer, director and editor, collaborating with writers, producers and crews to shape compelling narratives. I also teach and mentor students at Manchester Metropolitan University, helping them develop as creative professionals.

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I'm Andrea Buccino, an award-winning writer with a comprehensive knowledge of structure and format in narrative storytelling across different media, specialising in scriptwriting. I work across screen, theatre and radio as a writer, director and editor, collaborating with writers, producers and crews to shape compelling narratives. I also teach and mentor students at Manchester Metropolitan University, helping them develop as creative professionals.…I'm Andrea Buccino, an award-winning writer with a comprehensive knowledge of structure and format in narrative storytelling across different media, specialising in scriptwriting. I work across screen, theatre and radio as a writer, director and editor, collaborating with writers, producers and crews to shape compelling narratives. I also teach and mentor students at Manchester Metropolitan University, helping them develop as creative professionals.

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I’m Andrea Buccino, an award-winning writer with a comprehensive knowledge of structure and format in narrative storytelling across different media, specialising in scriptwriting.

I work across screen, theatre and radio as a writer, director and editor, collaborating with writers, producers and crews to shape compelling narratives. I also teach and mentor students at Manchester Metropolitan University, helping them develop as creative professionals.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Italian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Writing (Script) Tutor at Manchester Metropolitan University

January 1, 2023 - Present

Designing and delivering high quality teaching and workshops. Engaging students with appropriately challenging classes and material. Supervise and mark students’ work and projects.

Graduate Teaching Assistant at Manchester Metropolitan University

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Assisting lecturers in the successful preparation and delivery of course units. Provide short term cover when required. Engaging with students and ensuring they gain the most from their time on the course.

Screenwriter at 010 Films S.r.L.

January 1, 2021 - Present

Developing and writing a short film Mandillä. Liaising and collaborating with writers and producers. Working closely with the director and some of the crew and cast during pre-production.

Script Reader/Judge at Let's Make It! Screenwriting Contest

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Reading long and short-form screenplays written for a variety of different platforms. Analysing each entry and deciding which ones should proceed to the next stages. Discussing entries and decisions with the other judges.

Festival Judge at Short Film Breaks

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Watching and analysing a variety of short films from all over the world. Selecting the most appropriate entries to proceed to the next stages. Discussing entries and decisions with the other judges.

Freelance Writer at WatchMojo.com

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Developing and writing YouTube video scripts in the shape of Top 10s and other viral content. Researching topics of interest, making sure any information in the script to be factual and correct. Creating and organising well-researched spreadsheets to develop into scripts.

Freelance Writer at Context PR

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Writing relevant copy and blog posts to be published on the Context website and blog. Researching topics to cover, keeping up with trends in the tech sector. Liaising with the company to make sure copy is factually correct and of high quality.

Writer/Director/Assistant Director at Mekané Produzioni

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Creating and assisting in the conceptualisation of narratives. Writing well structured scripts for different productions, such as advertising for local television and cinemas, documentaries, short films and web series. Building relationships with production teams and clients.

Videographer at Streetwise

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Co-developing, filming and editing the first promo video for the charity. Filming and editing a number of training and educational videos.

Bookseller at Waterstones; Macclesfield

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Engaging customers beyond the simple act of selling books. Dealing with customers in a courteous and helpful manner at all times.

Writer/Director/Actor at Macclesfield Amateur Dramatic Society

January 1, 2016 - Present

Directing main stage and studio plays, including a sold-out production of Macbeth in December 2023 and Alys, Always in December 2022. Writing and directing 'Time', winner of the Cheshire Theatre Guild’s 2016-2017 Write Now! Award for New Writing. Social media activity, advertising and promotion.

Editor/Chief Reviewer at HorrorBlood.it; Italy

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

Writing insightful reviews of and news about horror genre films. Editing and rewriting reviews and articles.