Experience

CUBA PICTURES LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Script Executive

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Disney Plus

• Script Editor

  • Sep 2021 - May 2022

  Script editing a new 8-part Disney Plus show called CULPRITS, produced by Character 7 Script editing a new 8-part Disney Plus show called CULPRITS, produced by Character 7



Mammoth Screen Ltd.

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Script Editor

  • Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

• Researcher on BBC's WORLD ON FIRE - Season 2

  • Dec 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Develop key ideas for storylines; creatively address story problems; and address research queries, working closely with team of writers (led by Pete Bowker) and rest of story team• Produced a Research Pack to ensure consistency across production teams; conduct accuracy passes on story documents and scripts • Will be working closely with Costume and Production Design departments on set to ensure accuracy



Neko Pictures

• Co-Founder & Director

  • Dec 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Developed East Asian TV & film ideas with writer Francis Turnly (nominated for Evening Standard Most Promising Playwright). Ideas optioned to Bryncoed Productions, Clerkenwell Films, Film4 and Element Pictures • Developed East Asian TV & film ideas with writer Francis Turnly (nominated for Evening Standard Most Promising Playwright). Ideas optioned to Bryncoed Productions, Clerkenwell Films, Film4 and Element Pictures



Bryncoed Productions

• Canterbury, United Kingdom

• Development Executive

  • Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Built development slate from scratch for new drama indie led by Foz Allan. Worked with established writers and nurtured new talent to develop treatments and scripts for broadcasters across a range of genres • Pitched ideas to broadcasters and developed a clear understanding of their priorities • Sourced new writing and directing talent from TV and theatre, and by liaising with agents • Built development slate from scratch for new drama indie led by Foz Allan. Worked with established writers and nurtured new talent to develop treatments and scripts for broadcasters across a range of genres • Pitched ideas to broadcasters and developed a clear understanding of their priorities • Sourced new writing and directing talent from TV and theatre, and by liaising with agents



Universal Pictures International Entertainment

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Acquisitions Executive

  • Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Acquired international rights to TV, Family Entertainment, Faith Films, Documentaries, and Live Events for distribution within NBCU. Point of contact for key NBC brands, such as Pokémon and Peppa Pig • Negotiated a range of deal structures and contracts with licensors to achieve studio’s cashflow targets • Acquired international rights to TV, Family Entertainment, Faith Films, Documentaries, and Live Events for distribution within NBCU. Point of contact for key NBC brands, such as Pokémon and Peppa Pig • Negotiated a range of deal structures and contracts with licensors to achieve studio’s cashflow targets



Bankside Films

• Sales Executive

  • Jul 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Sold Bankside’s slate of feature films (FREEHELD, WAR ON EVERYONE, DETOUR, BACKTRACK, ASHBY, X+Y) to Spanish and Latam distributors at Cannes, American Film Market, and Berlinale • Built close relationships with distributors and negotiated contracts in Spanish language; secured the largest Spanish deal in company’s history for FREEHELD • Sold Bankside’s slate of feature films (FREEHELD, WAR ON EVERYONE, DETOUR, BACKTRACK, ASHBY, X+Y) to Spanish and Latam distributors at Cannes, American Film Market, and Berlinale • Built close relationships with distributors and negotiated contracts in Spanish language; secured the largest Spanish deal in company’s history for FREEHELD



Coldharbour Pictures

• London, United Kingdom

• Producer - 'MAKING IT', Feature Film

  • Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Produced microbudget feature film: prepared budget, advised on script revisions, recruited crew members, sourced locations and organised casting • Doubled budget through crowdfunding and a local letter-posting campaign • Secured a world premiere at East End International Film Festival and screenings at Cambridge and Southampton Film Festivals • Produced microbudget feature film: prepared budget, advised on script revisions, recruited crew members, sourced locations and organised casting • Doubled budget through crowdfunding and a local letter-posting campaign • Secured a world premiere at East End International Film Festival and screenings at Cambridge and Southampton Film Festivals



Self Employed

• United States
• 700 & Above Employee

• Previous Experience

  • Jul 2007 - Jan 2014

  Prior to joining the media industry, I ran a recruitment company for Cambridge programmers; and worked at a VC-funded biotech start-up which developed a fertility aid for women struggling to conceive. These experiences were invaluable in developing my analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. Prior to joining the media industry, I ran a recruitment company for Cambridge programmers; and worked at a VC-funded biotech start-up which developed a fertility aid for women struggling to conceive. These experiences were invaluable in developing my analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.