I have studied Film and Screen Media in English and am currently writing my dissertation for my masters in English. I also have a DipLCM in Speech and Drama Teaching from the London College of Music and have worked as a speech and drama teacher for the Performers Academy Cork for the past four years. In the past I have been awarded a Quercus Entrance Scholarship to UCC for my Leaving Certificate Points as well as receiving Rochestown College Student of the Year 2018. I have also volunteered for the UCC Peer Support Programme as well as organising multiple fundraiser events for St. Luke's Nursing Home.I have a passion for writing with reviews published for Film Ireland as well as the Dublin International Film Festival. See below for my blog with links to various research pieces, reviews, think-pieces and essays: ciangriffinfsm.wordpress.com