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Jashmitha Basireddy

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Hi, I'm Jashmitha Basireddy, a Manchester-based writer, editor, and aspiring filmmaker with a passion for storytelling across literature and media.

About

Hi, I’m Jashmitha Basireddy, a Manchester-based writer, editor, and aspiring filmmaker with a passion for storytelling across literature and media. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life—from fresh scripts to polished publications.

Currently pursuing a BA (Hons.) in English Literature with Creative Writing at the University of Manchester, I combine academic study with hands-on experience directing films, editing magazines, and supporting student initiatives. I’m eager to craft content that resonates with audiences and helps people connect through compelling narratives.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced
  • FrenchIntermediate
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 6 roles

Assistant Director · Filmmaking Society, University of ManchesterNov 2024 – Jun 2025 · 8 mos

Supervised continuity across 12+ scenes, audited set design and costumes for visual consistency; coordinated on-set logistics to maximize shooting time.

Student Representative · University of ManchesterSep 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Surveyed and reported feedback from students to faculty officers and fellow representatives; devised initiatives such as recommended reading lists and interactive creative sessions to engage professors and students.

Director & Scriptwriter · ICE (Institute of Creative Excellence)Mar 2024 – Aug 2024 · 6 mos

Directed 6 original film projects, leading a team of 20 cast and crew from script to final cut; gained practical filmmaking techniques through 48+ weekly hours of lectures and workshops, developing proficiency in direction and scriptwriting.

Editor · Fruition MagazineApr 2022 – Nov 2022 · 8 mos
Human Resources Executive · GirlUp United NationsJul 2021 – Dec 2021 · 6 mos
Writer/Author · ScholasticJan 2020 – Feb 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. Hons.) in English Literature with Creative Writing · University of Manchester2023 – 2025

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