Hi, I’m Axel Statham, a third-year student studying Film and Screenwriting at Birmingham City University. I love collaborating with others to bring scripts to life and I’m drawn to horror, suspense, and character-driven storytelling. I’m skilled in screenwriting for TV and film, horror film theory, and pitching. I’m also proficient directing actors, working as a 2nd AC on set, and acting. I’m seeking a creative role where I can collaborate with like-minded people on projects that play to my strengths in horror, suspense, and strong character development.…

AXEL STATHAM

Hi, I’m Axel Statham, a third-year student studying Film and Screenwriting at Birmingham City University. I love collaborating with others to bring scripts to life and I’m drawn to horror, suspense, and character-driven storytelling. I’m skilled in screenwriting for TV and film, horror film theory, and pitching. I’m also proficient directing actors, working as a 2nd AC on set, and acting. I’m seeking a creative role where I can collaborate with like-minded people on projects that play to my strengths in horror, suspense, and strong character development.…

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Hi, I’m Axel Statham, a third-year student studying Film and Screenwriting at Birmingham City University. I love collaborating with others to bring scripts to life and I’m drawn to horror, suspense, and character-driven storytelling.

I’m skilled in screenwriting for TV and film, horror film theory, and pitching. I’m also proficient directing actors, working as a 2nd AC on set, and acting. I’m seeking a creative role where I can collaborate with like-minded people on projects that play to my strengths in horror, suspense, and strong character development.

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Skills

Experience Level

Script
Expert
Short Film
Intermediate
Copywriting
Intermediate
Set Design
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Housekeeper at Makevenues
March 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Responsible for cleaning hotel rooms and ensuite bathrooms; maintained social areas including common rooms, corridors, dining room, offices, and occasionally the kitchen. Developed teamwork and communication skills from working with colleagues of diverse ages and backgrounds.
Customer Assistant at Stitch-Tech
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Collaborated with a team to meet daily sales quotas; trained all new staff members; adapted to the shop’s hands-on sales approach.
Freelance Cleaner at Self-employed
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Deep-cleaned client homes, scheduling tasks to avoid overwhelming clients; built a client base, set rates, and supplied equipment; leveraged strong communication to build professional relationships.

Education

BA (Hons) Film and Screenwriting at Birmingham City University
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2026
A-Levels in Linguistics, Psychology, History at Myton School Sixth Form
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
GCSEs at Myton School
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2021

Qualifications

BFI EDI Certificate
January 16, 2026 - January 16, 2026
Extended Project
September 16, 2021 - June 15, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education
    paper The Bruises

    This is a short dramedy film that I adapted from a friend’s idea, wrote, and worked on in my second year of University. It surrounds a punk band in the 90s and is a heartfelt film addressing internalised homophobia and outdated attitudes of sex/gender.