I am a highly experienced professional working across pre-production, production, and post-production in television studio environments. I thrive on coordinating complex shoots and collaborating with creative teams to deliver high-quality results. I also bring hands-on experience in photography and animation, and I am skilled with Adobe Creative Suite, camera operation, and production management. Based in Chester and open to relocation, I enjoy solving problems quickly and maintaining a calm, organized approach under pressure.

Mia Scudds

I am a highly experienced professional working across pre-production, production, and post-production in television studio environments. I thrive on coordinating complex shoots and collaborating with creative teams to deliver high-quality results. I also bring hands-on experience in photography and animation, and I am skilled with Adobe Creative Suite, camera operation, and production management. Based in Chester and open to relocation, I enjoy solving problems quickly and maintaining a calm, organized approach under pressure.

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I am a highly experienced professional working across pre-production, production, and post-production in television studio environments. I thrive on coordinating complex shoots and collaborating with creative teams to deliver high-quality results. I also bring hands-on experience in photography and animation, and I am skilled with Adobe Creative Suite, camera operation, and production management. Based in Chester and open to relocation, I enjoy solving problems quickly and maintaining a calm, organized approach under pressure.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Creator at North West End Acting School
September 1, 2025 - November 18, 2025
Attending, photographing and filming school events and industry guest tutors; editing photo and video social media content; managing content output through Meta.
Freelance Photographer at Self-Employed
April 1, 2018 - November 18, 2025
Concert, press, portrait and theatre photography. Responsible for client communication, editing, invoicing, and delivering to deadlines. Notable work includes artists Maisi and Gents & Ginger at Truck Festival 2025.
Production Team and Social Secretary at York Student Television (YSTV)
August 31, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Production team: Collaborating with large teams in student television, producing sports coverage, live production, vision mixing, camera operation, and studio directing. Social Secretary: coordinated events with 150+ attendees, welfare and scheduling.
Director of Photography at No Day But Show Day: The Road to RENT
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Director of Photography, camera operator and colourist for a short docuseries; responsible for shot planning, multicam setups, colour grading, VOX pops and cinematic B-roll.
Production Manager and 1st AD at Pritchard Family Portrait
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Led a cast and crew of 16 in meetings, scheduling, task management, and paperwork; assisted in producing, location scouting, casting, budgeting and fundraising; responsible for social media management and creation.
Production Shadow / Assistant at Lifted Entertainment
July 31, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Shadowed during a filming block; assisting with talent hosting, contestant running, and gallery roles; familiar with Dock10 layout.

Education

MA Film and Television Production with Cinematography at University of York
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
BSc Film and Television Production with First Class Honours at University of York
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

NaSTA Light Entertainment Award shortlist for XLR (Producer, Director, Vision Mixer)
January 1, 2025 - November 18, 2025
Best Television at LUMA Film Festival for Whodunnit? (Director)
January 1, 2023 - November 18, 2025
NaSTA Silver Documentary and Factual Award with YSTV for Charity Shops of York (Producer)
January 1, 2022 - November 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services