Experience

Hartswood Films

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Development

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  I work across a slate of comedy and drama with both new and established talent. I am responsible for finding, developing, and pitching ideas (including Amazon’s THE DEVIL’S HOUR, one Amazon’s first UK commissions). Experienced script editor working across Sky, BBC and Amazon shows such as ROALD AND BEATRIX: THE TAIL OF THE CURIOUS MOUSE (Sky One), ROSIE MOLLOY GIVES UP EVERYTHING (Sky One), THE CONTROL ROOM (BBC), WOLF (BBC), alongside associate producing THE DEVIL’S HOUR (Amazon).Have worked closely with talent schemes such as BAFTA Elevate, BAFTA Rocliffe, BBC Writersroom, ITV 50:50, introducing new talent streams to the company. Acted as mentor on PACT Mentoring scheme 2020/2021.I manage junior colleagues overseeing collation of book lists, multiple director, writer, production and acting lists, coordination of materials etc. I work closely with the agent community to seek out and maintain relationships with on- and off-screen talent. Show less

• Development Executive

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2022



London SketchFest

• Producer - Sketch Scribe

  • Mar 2015 - Oct 2016

  I worked alongside the artistic producers to showcase the best in fresh new sketch comedy. This involved facilitating meetings between comedy producers, writers and performers to ensure to professional development. Assisted in developing new projects and platforms for comedy writers and performers. I worked alongside the artistic producers to showcase the best in fresh new sketch comedy. This involved facilitating meetings between comedy producers, writers and performers to ensure to professional development. Assisted in developing new projects and platforms for comedy writers and performers.



Sony Pictures Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development, Scripted Development and Current Programming

  • Sep 2014 - Oct 2016

  I provided coverage and development notes on scripted material for international scripted projects across development, production and postproduction. This included generating creative and story ideas for multicam/single cam comedies and serialised/single dramas. I reviewed casting sessions/rough cuts, providing notes for production and networks. I conducted creative/market research as directed by our projects, including the creation of marketing and other presentation material, as needed. I also liaised with Sony OpCos and third-party rights holders as necessary, including writer contracts. I maintained a library of agents, writers, and talent from the UK and across the globe. I also managed a library of print and AV material on core Sony catalogue titles and international titles in London office. Show less



BBC

• Italy
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Assistant

  • Jul 2014 - Sep 2014

  I worked with the BBC Edinburgh Festival team to prep for the month long event. Worked on site assisting crew, producers, talent and the public to navigate the BBC @ Potterrow. I was responsible for supporting site leads, producers and talent, ensuring a smooth runnning schedule. Also was responsible for audience planning and management on site. Worked with accounts and day to day financial management. I worked with the BBC Edinburgh Festival team to prep for the month long event. Worked on site assisting crew, producers, talent and the public to navigate the BBC @ Potterrow. I was responsible for supporting site leads, producers and talent, ensuring a smooth runnning schedule. Also was responsible for audience planning and management on site. Worked with accounts and day to day financial management.



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Script Reader

  • Nov 2012 - Sep 2014

  I acted as a script reader for numerous companies which include Script Boutique, Cascade Pictures, Kindle Entertainment, The Space Theatre and I am completing reports for BBC Writersroom and CBBC. I provide editorial and acquisition based coverage of film, television and radio scripts. I also attended meetings to discuss writers' work with producers and executives. I acted as a script reader for numerous companies which include Script Boutique, Cascade Pictures, Kindle Entertainment, The Space Theatre and I am completing reports for BBC Writersroom and CBBC. I provide editorial and acquisition based coverage of film, television and radio scripts. I also attended meetings to discuss writers' work with producers and executives.

• Script Researcher

  • Mar 2013 - Jun 2014

  I worked on BBC 1's medical drama Holby City. I got the job after undertaking a work experience placement with the development team in 2012. Worked closely with writers and the editorial team to create stories. Liaised with advisers to ensure medical accuracy. I was also responsible for processing accounts. Wrote up billings and synopses. Issued amends when script editor is unable to. Organised meetings for executives and medical professional. Worked with the line manager to process payments for medical advisors. Worked with multiple departments such as Prosthetics, Design and Directors to ensure accuracy on screen. Show less



Ealing Studios

• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Assistant

  • Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

  Provided script coverage. Checked over rushes and shadowed post production. Assisted with professional administration and perform office tasks. Attended to the specific needs of heads of department. Acted as PA to heads of department. Dealt with expenses. Provided script coverage. Checked over rushes and shadowed post production. Assisted with professional administration and perform office tasks. Attended to the specific needs of heads of department. Acted as PA to heads of department. Dealt with expenses.



ITV

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2012

  Worked on the factual entertainment programme Surprise Surprise. This was a one week placement. I was asked to stay on longer but unfortunately I had to return to work. Worked on location on an episode. This included liaising with the public and attending to the needs of the director, crew and presenters. I also spent time in the office which included researching, logging , filing and working through application forms. Attended a casting session. I escorted the talent to and from the sessions. Show less



Valerie Hoskins Literary Agency

• Development Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2012

  During my time I read scripts, wrote up reports and did filing. I very much enjoyed my time here. It taught me a lot about the legal side of script reading. During my time I read scripts, wrote up reports and did filing. I very much enjoyed my time here. It taught me a lot about the legal side of script reading.



North One Television

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Researcher

  • May 2012 - Jul 2012

  I was offered the position by the Executive Producer after a two week work experience placement. My duties included sourcing features, calling individuals about projects and coming up with programme treatments. Worked on shoot, attending to the needs of the presenters and crew. I have worked on both The Gadget Show and Guy Builds Britain. Guy Builds Britain saw me in a research and developmental role, whereas The Gadget Show I focused on research. I was offered the position by the Executive Producer after a two week work experience placement. My duties included sourcing features, calling individuals about projects and coming up with programme treatments. Worked on shoot, attending to the needs of the presenters and crew. I have worked on both The Gadget Show and Guy Builds Britain. Guy Builds Britain saw me in a research and developmental role, whereas The Gadget Show I focused on research.



Hat Trick Productions

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2011

  Performed office duties such as filing press clippings, copied DVDs, proof read Employee’s Handbook etc. Filmed casting session for Channel Four comedy Hacks, a channel four programme. Processed applications for ITV programme Dinner Date. Attended a Development and Research meetings, contributing ideas which have gone into further development. Acted as a junior script editor when giving feedback on first series of ITV drama Case Sensitive. Contributed to research on various programmes. Show less



Capriol Films/Pier Films

• Production Assistant

  • Nov 2010 - Dec 2010

  Looked after members of cast, which included John Hurt, Roger Lloyd Pack and Niamh Cusack. This included providing refreshments, medical care and running lines. Responsible for props on set. Responsible for safety or sound and lighting equipment. Transported rushes to London. Attended to specific needs of the Director, Producers, 1st Assistant Director and other heads of department. Acted as an extra when needed. Looked after members of cast, which included John Hurt, Roger Lloyd Pack and Niamh Cusack. This included providing refreshments, medical care and running lines. Responsible for props on set. Responsible for safety or sound and lighting equipment. Transported rushes to London. Attended to specific needs of the Director, Producers, 1st Assistant Director and other heads of department. Acted as an extra when needed.



19;29

• Belgium

• Writer

  • Apr 2010 - May 2010

  I was picked to work with a selection of writers and actors in order to create a piece of audio theatre. I acted as a writer, I was picked after submitting a piece of writing online. Whilst collaborating, I attended to the needs of the actors and writers, in order to make the experience as productive as it could have been. I was picked to work with a selection of writers and actors in order to create a piece of audio theatre. I acted as a writer, I was picked after submitting a piece of writing online. Whilst collaborating, I attended to the needs of the actors and writers, in order to make the experience as productive as it could have been.