Born in the North-West of England, I have been living in Stockholm, Sweden for the last 8 years. I'm a creative and detail-oriented visual communicator with experience across film, marketing, and digital content creation. I enjoy crafting compelling stories and producing content across various platforms, from award-winning short films to digital marketing campaigns. With skills in creative writing, video editing, and marketing, I love bringing ideas to life in fresh and engaging ways.

Elliot Russell

Born in the North-West of England, I have been living in Stockholm, Sweden for the last 8 years. I'm a creative and detail-oriented visual communicator with experience across film, marketing, and digital content creation. I enjoy crafting compelling stories and producing content across various platforms, from award-winning short films to digital marketing campaigns. With skills in creative writing, video editing, and marketing, I love bringing ideas to life in fresh and engaging ways.

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Born in the North-West of England, I have been living in Stockholm, Sweden for the last 8 years. I’m a creative and detail-oriented visual communicator with experience across film, marketing, and digital content creation.

I enjoy crafting compelling stories and producing content across various platforms, from award-winning short films to digital marketing campaigns. With skills in creative writing, video editing, and marketing, I love bringing ideas to life in fresh and engaging ways.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Writer/Producer at AW (arr vea) - Short Film
January 1, 2025 - Present
A horror-comedy short film about an outsider who takes a job at a Swedish creative agency and navigates its peculiar work culture and unfamiliar colleagues. Currently in early pre-production, with filming tentatively scheduled for the end of the year.
Visual Communication & Marketing at UNNA
June 30, 2024 - July 14, 2025
At UNNA, I created advertising campaigns for Instagram and TikTok, developed daily content ideas, and shot and edited content for both platforms. I wrote press releases and promotional copy to support new clothing drops, contributed to planning and hosting Smiles Run Club events, and interviewed community members to feature across social media and other channels.
Director/Writer/Producer/Editor at Get Out of Your Head Jack - Short Film
October 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
I created an award-winning short film that explored social isolation and anxiety. I was involved across all stages of the production, from concept development and scriptwriting to directing, shooting, and editing. The film was screened at various festivals across Europe and won numerous awards.

Education

BA Hons at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services