I am Deborah Hodgetts, a multi-award-winning scriptwriter of comedy and drama, podcast writer/producer, content creator, photographer, and filmmaker. I am passionate about storytelling, capturing moments and magic through a vibrant career in the creative industry. I have a proven track record producing scripts and publications, writing for diverse audiences, and delivering engaging work across film, TV, podcasts, and digital media. I thrive in collaborative environments and love crafting an innovative voice that can make the world a better place.

Deborah Hodgetts

I am Deborah Hodgetts, a multi-award-winning scriptwriter of comedy and drama, podcast writer/producer, content creator, photographer, and filmmaker. I am passionate about storytelling, capturing moments and magic through a vibrant career in the creative industry. I have a proven track record producing scripts and publications, writing for diverse audiences, and delivering engaging work across film, TV, podcasts, and digital media. I thrive in collaborative environments and love crafting an innovative voice that can make the world a better place.

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I am Deborah Hodgetts, a multi-award-winning scriptwriter of comedy and drama, podcast writer/producer, content creator, photographer, and filmmaker. I am passionate about storytelling, capturing moments and magic through a vibrant career in the creative industry.

I have a proven track record producing scripts and publications, writing for diverse audiences, and delivering engaging work across film, TV, podcasts, and digital media. I thrive in collaborative environments and love crafting an innovative voice that can make the world a better place.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Self-employed at Freelance/Various Clients
January 1, 2004 - Present
Scriptwriter, Copywriter, Blogger, Content Creator, Filmmaker
Script Writer/Producer at Solutions4Health – A Mother’s Love
November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Short animation script writer/producer (freelance)
Script Writer at Nicholas O'Roarty – Midlands Animation Series
October 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Midlands animation series script writer (freelance)
Script Writer at Haydn Reece – Funeral’s R Us
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Short dark comedy script animation
Podcast Writer at Hal k London.com
November 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Podcast writer (freelance)
Screenwriter at Nicholas O’Roarty Podcast – Children’s Podcast “Mediland”
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Screenwriter for children’s podcast series
Writing Consultant & Blogger at Sweet Snob – Johannesburg, Gauteng
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Writing consultant and blogger (freelance)
Screenwriter at River Crossing Productions
January 1, 2015 - November 1, 2017
Short film script titled ‘Into the Night’
Assistant Project Manager at Indigo Pictures Limited
May 1, 2005 - December 1, 2005
Part-time project management support
Facilities Coordinator at Hertfordshire Community Health Services
February 1, 2007 - February 1, 2008
Facilities coordination and support
Office Administrator / PA / Project Assistant at Milton Keynes NHS Foundation Trust
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Unit administration, PA duties and project support

Education

MA Comedy Writing at Falmouth University
August 6, 2021 - September 15, 2023
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) at Sandwell College of Further and Higher Education
July 1, 2017 - August 1, 2019
Prince II Foundation Certificate at Stonebridge College (Online)
January 1, 2013 - September 1, 2014
Image Manipulation Certificate at The London College of Printing, London
June 1, 1993 - June 1, 1993
Adobe Photoshop Certificate of Completion at Burton College, Staffordshire
June 1, 1993 - June 1, 1993
BK STS Film Foundation Certificate at BK STS
February 1, 1994 - June 1, 1994
Agile Practitioner – APMG Certificate at The Learning People (Online)
January 1, 2013 - September 1, 2014

Qualifications

Harassment and Bullying at Work Certificate
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness at Work
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
CoronaVirus Basic Awareness on Production Training
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Other Professional Training
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Other