Ellen Waddell

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I'm Ellen Waddell, a writer across TV, film, animation, and theatre, with a strong focus on fantasy, sci‑fi, and character‑driven comedy and drama.

About

I’m Ellen Waddell, a writer across TV, film, animation, and theatre, with a strong focus on fantasy, sci‑fi, and character‑driven comedy and drama. I develop story across formats with a love for complex worlds and vivid characters.

I have experience supporting larger creative visions through drafting, analysis, and iteration, and my background in software engineering brings structure, collaboration, and systems thinking to creative work.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Healthcare
  • Software & Internet

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Work experience

Freelance Scriptwriter · FreelanceFeb 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 10 mos

Screenwriting for film, TV & animation, with several projects currently in development with production companies.

Software Engineering · Beacon CRMJun 2020 – Oct 2024 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Experience building full-stack web applications in Agile teams. Supports organisational skills, systems thinking, and reliable delivery within creative projects.

Education

BA (Hons) Film, Journalism & Media · Cardiff University2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 7

Artists of Choice Award – Kevin Spacey Foundation2017 – 2026
ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship – Semifinalist2018 – 2026
Funny Women Comedy Writing Award – Semifinalist2019 – 2026
Funny Women Comedy Writing Award – Semifinalist2020 – 2026

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