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I'm Jake Shelvey, a writer and filmmaker based in Glasgow, originally from London. I started out as a runner on a range of commercial and film sets, then moved into writing, directing and producing short films. I recently completed GFF's screenwriting mentorship and I run DV8 Film Club, a bi-monthly event showcasing miniDV/Hi8 films from local filmmakers, with plans to open submissions later this year. I’m currently balancing freelance work in sound, script supervision, and writing/directing, while also holding a Sales Assistant role at Park Circus. I’m passionate about collaborating with diverse creatives and continuing to develop new shorts and documentary projects.…I'm Jake Shelvey, a writer and filmmaker based in Glasgow, originally from London. I started out as a runner on a range of commercial and film sets, then moved into writing, directing and producing short films. I recently completed GFF's screenwriting mentorship and I run DV8 Film Club, a bi-monthly event showcasing miniDV/Hi8 films from local filmmakers, with plans to open submissions later this year. I’m currently balancing freelance work in sound, script supervision, and writing/directing, while also holding a Sales Assistant role at Park Circus. I’m passionate about collaborating with diverse creatives and continuing to develop new shorts and documentary projects.

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I'm Jake Shelvey, a writer and filmmaker based in Glasgow, originally from London. I started out as a runner on a range of commercial and film sets, then moved into writing, directing and producing short films. I recently completed GFF's screenwriting mentorship and I run DV8 Film Club, a bi-monthly event showcasing miniDV/Hi8 films from local filmmakers, with plans to open submissions later this year. I’m currently balancing freelance work in sound, script supervision, and writing/directing, while also holding a Sales Assistant role at Park Circus. I’m passionate about collaborating with diverse creatives and continuing to develop new shorts and documentary projects.…I'm Jake Shelvey, a writer and filmmaker based in Glasgow, originally from London. I started out as a runner on a range of commercial and film sets, then moved into writing, directing and producing short films. I recently completed GFF's screenwriting mentorship and I run DV8 Film Club, a bi-monthly event showcasing miniDV/Hi8 films from local filmmakers, with plans to open submissions later this year. I’m currently balancing freelance work in sound, script supervision, and writing/directing, while also holding a Sales Assistant role at Park Circus. I’m passionate about collaborating with diverse creatives and continuing to develop new shorts and documentary projects.

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I’m Jake Shelvey, a writer and filmmaker based in Glasgow, originally from London. I started out as a runner on a range of commercial and film sets, then moved into writing, directing and producing short films. I recently completed GFF’s screenwriting mentorship and I run DV8 Film Club, a bi-monthly event showcasing miniDV/Hi8 films from local filmmakers, with plans to open submissions later this year.

I’m currently balancing freelance work in sound, script supervision, and writing/directing, while also holding a Sales Assistant role at Park Circus. I’m passionate about collaborating with diverse creatives and continuing to develop new shorts and documentary projects.

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Work Experience

Staff Writer at ScreenRant, Film Obsessive, The Indiependent

January 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023

Wrote paid articles across online film/entertainment outlets; produced short-form and analytical content; developed familiarity with CMS and house style.

Writer/Filmmaker at Freelance / Self-Directed Projects

January 1, 2023 - Present

Wrote and directed 2x narrative shorts and 1x experimental short; managed projects from inception to completion, auditioning/rehearsing/leading crew and cast; supervised safety and logistics for up to 20 people.

Sound Recordist / Script Supervisor at Freelance – Beguildy / Those Days Gone By / Awaken

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Sound recordist for Beguildy (dir. Barnaby Omar, 2024) and Those Days Gone By, Forget Them and Sleep (dir. Oliver James Hunt, currently in post-production). Script supervisor for Awaken (dir. Yann Tshibola).

Sound Recordist / Script Supervisor at Freelance

February 1, 2026 - Present

Active work on various films across Glasgow/London; ongoing.

Sales Assistant at Park Circus

August 1, 2025 - Present

Assist with film distribution operations; support releases including Jockey (2023), Sleeper (2023), Master (in post-production).