I’m a London-based Film & TV graduate focused on writing and developing television series, with a particular emphasis on comedy and character-driven storytelling. I’m actively pursuing opportunities to write and develop across multiple departments, with a strong collaborative mindset and a passion for practical, on-set insight. My experience spans screenwriting, production, and post-production, including work as a production assistant on student films, writing and editing pilots in university settings, and hands-on studio production. I’m proficient with industry-standard software and thrive in fast-paced, team-driven environments where creative ideas are brought to life through clear communication and disciplined workflows.

Viraj Seelam

I’m a London-based Film & TV graduate focused on writing and developing television series, with a particular emphasis on comedy and character-driven storytelling. I’m actively pursuing opportunities to write and develop across multiple departments, with a strong collaborative mindset and a passion for practical, on-set insight. My experience spans screenwriting, production, and post-production, including work as a production assistant on student films, writing and editing pilots in university settings, and hands-on studio production. I’m proficient with industry-standard software and thrive in fast-paced, team-driven environments where creative ideas are brought to life through clear communication and disciplined workflows.

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I’m a London-based Film & TV graduate focused on writing and developing television series, with a particular emphasis on comedy and character-driven storytelling. I’m actively pursuing opportunities to write and develop across multiple departments, with a strong collaborative mindset and a passion for practical, on-set insight.

My experience spans screenwriting, production, and post-production, including work as a production assistant on student films, writing and editing pilots in university settings, and hands-on studio production. I’m proficient with industry-standard software and thrive in fast-paced, team-driven environments where creative ideas are brought to life through clear communication and disciplined workflows.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Telugu
Advanced

Work Experience

Production Assistant at Fugue (student film)
March 31, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Operated boom mic, camera, and clapperboard; helped to maintain shooting schedules and organized on-set equipment.
Writer at UEA – Writing Television Drama
June 30, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Developed an ensemble comedy concept with pitch deck and series bible; wrote and edited the pilot episode in a simulated professional writers’ room.
Screenwriter at UC Santa Cruz
June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Developed a comedy series concept and pilot script; studied TV story structure and character development.
Camera Operator / Vision Mixer at UEA Television Studio
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Operated camera, vision mixer, and autocue during live studio sessions; gained practical understanding of broadcast workflows.
Founder & President at Film & TV Society, St. Olave’s
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Organised weekly events on film and TV culture; built interest in media in a STEM-focused school.
Teaching Assistant at Kumon
August 31, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Mentored students aged 6–14 in English and Maths; guided multiple students simultaneously while monitoring individual progress.
Contestant at Countdown (Channel 4)
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Runner-up of Series 88; demonstrated quick thinking under pressure on national TV and gained insight into TV studio production processes.

Education

BA (Hons) Film & Television Production (First Class) at University of East Anglia
September 19, 2022 - July 15, 2025
Film & Digital Media (Exchange Programme) at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
A Levels at St. Olave’s Grammar School
September 1, 2015 - August 18, 2022
Maths (A*), French (A), Physics (A)

Qualifications

BAFTA albert – Applied Skills for a Sustainable Media Industry
October 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
InvestIN Young Filmmaker Programme – Production and Post-Production Certificate
November 14, 2020 - November 15, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment