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London, Gb

London

• Edited screenplays based on executive feedback.• Followed up with production companies on script processing.• Assessed scripts based on story, character, theme, formatting, and budget.• Completed accurate and polished formatting in line with publishing standards prior to submission.• Adapted existing Intellectual Properties into screenplays.• Wrote screenplays on spec for production & development.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Led daily production meetings and weekly production calls.• Facilitated execution and payment of talent contracts.• Monitored industry trends to stay informed of innovative technology, production equipment and editing software.• Developed and proposed project scripts, sketches and storyboards to gain investors' approval through entire production process.• Assisted clients and creative teams in script development.• Developed promotional materials, including posters and videos for films.• Acquired permits and equipment for independent films.• Hired and trained independent production specialists, including director, DOP, and full cast & crew.• Negotiated contracts and rates.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Handled day-to-day planning and operation of festival, ensuring high levels of productivity and customer satisfaction.• Led project to pivot festival online in response to Covid-19.• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.• Anticipated & Identified issues, analyzed information and provided & implemented solutions to problems.• Worked closely with Festival Director to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently conceive and plan sessions, secure assets, update website, and coordinate with guest speakers.• Successfully delivered annual weekend-long festival for over 1000 delegates and more than 100 guest speakers.• Successfully delivered two month-long online festivals during the pandemic.• Presented lectures and course work as speaker at all festivals (live and online).• Designed & Delivered online courses and provided one-on-one consultation to delegates on their writing, pitching, and careers.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

• Undertake teaching and unit administration• Contribute to curriculum development and research within the subject specialism of film practice, theory, and screenwriting and independent production• Emphasize practical and theoretical approaches to global film practice• Educate students on film theory and literacy.• Via lecture and practice, develop screenplays with students with a focus on structure, character, and developing writer's voice.• Mentor students developing their screenplays from idea to final draft.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.• Taught Screenwriting and Story Structure courses, providing instruction to up to several hundred undergraduate students.• Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.• Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.• Evaluated student comprehension using exams, quizzes and assignments and managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.• Collaborated with faculty members in designing Screenwriting and Story Structure curriculum for departmental courses.• Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input.