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Hi, I'm Claire Ashton, a passionate writer and filmmaker based in New Zealand. With a background in film and creative writing, I have spent years honing my skills as a scriptwriter, director, and producer. I enjoy crafting compelling stories, whether for feature films, short films, or plays, and love working collaboratively to bring scripts to life on screen. My experience also extends into journalism and marketing, where I have contributed as a columnist and writer for various newspapers and magazines. I am always eager to explore new creative opportunities and continue to grow in the storytelling and film industries.…Hi, I'm Claire Ashton, a passionate writer and filmmaker based in New Zealand. With a background in film and creative writing, I have spent years honing my skills as a scriptwriter, director, and producer. I enjoy crafting compelling stories, whether for feature films, short films, or plays, and love working collaboratively to bring scripts to life on screen. My experience also extends into journalism and marketing, where I have contributed as a columnist and writer for various newspapers and magazines. I am always eager to explore new creative opportunities and continue to grow in the storytelling and film industries.

Claire Ashton

Writer, Screenplay Writer, Film Director, +2

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Hi, I'm Claire Ashton, a passionate writer and filmmaker based in New Zealand. With a background in film and creative writing, I have spent years honing my skills as a scriptwriter, director, and producer. I enjoy crafting compelling stories, whether for feature films, short films, or plays, and love working collaboratively to bring scripts to life on screen. My experience also extends into journalism and marketing, where I have contributed as a columnist and writer for various newspapers and magazines. I am always eager to explore new creative opportunities and continue to grow in the storytelling and film industries.…Hi, I'm Claire Ashton, a passionate writer and filmmaker based in New Zealand. With a background in film and creative writing, I have spent years honing my skills as a scriptwriter, director, and producer. I enjoy crafting compelling stories, whether for feature films, short films, or plays, and love working collaboratively to bring scripts to life on screen. My experience also extends into journalism and marketing, where I have contributed as a columnist and writer for various newspapers and magazines. I am always eager to explore new creative opportunities and continue to grow in the storytelling and film industries.

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Hi, I’m Claire Ashton, a passionate writer and filmmaker based in New Zealand. With a background in film and creative writing, I have spent years honing my skills as a scriptwriter, director, and producer. I enjoy crafting compelling stories, whether for feature films, short films, or plays, and love working collaboratively to bring scripts to life on screen.

My experience also extends into journalism and marketing, where I have contributed as a columnist and writer for various newspapers and magazines. I am always eager to explore new creative opportunities and continue to grow in the storytelling and film industries.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Journalist at Newspapers & Magazines

January 1, 2025 - July 23, 2025

Worked as a journalist contributing articles and columns to various newspapers and magazines. Responsible for researching, writing, and editing content across different subjects. Also engaged in marketing related writing tasks.

Feature Film Writer at That Jones Girl

December 31, 2013 - July 23, 2025

Wrote the biopic script of Linda Jones, a jockey. This project was funded with TVNZ/NZOA Development Funding. Completed an Arista scriptwriter feedback course and provided script assessment services for NZWG.

Treatment Writer at Crazy

December 31, 2008 - July 23, 2025

Co-wrote the treatment for the film 'Crazy'. The script was funded by the New Zealand Film Commission. Collaboration involved idea development and script writing with Mike Smith.

Writer / Director / Co-Producer at Digit (Short Film)

December 31, 2007 - July 23, 2025

Performed multiple roles in the production of the short film 'Digit' which received CNZ Funding. Responsible for script writing, directing, and co-producing the film.

Film Tutor at Auteur Cinema, Department Of Theatre & Film, Victoria University of Wellington

December 31, 2005 - July 23, 2025

Tutored students in film, focusing on theory and criticism of film with an emphasis on German Cinema.