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Personal Objective:
Studying at Brunel University and currently maintaining a First Honours degree in Drama. I am an extremely passionate individual with a creative flare for Drama and the Arts in general. My dedication to the Arts means that I am comfortable working in a variety of challenging environments. I hope to use skills I have already learnt and will continue to gain to succeed in my ambitions to become a Casting Director.
Education:
2010-2013 Brunel University Uxbridge London Modern Drama Studies (BA Honours) 3rd year-1st 2006-2008 Trinity Catholic High School, Woodford Green A Level: A,B,B (Drama, English, Film) 2001-2006 Brentwood Public School, Brentwood GCSEs: 9 A*-C (Including Maths, English & Double Science)
Employment:
Part time Sales Associate (October 2008-Present): Harrods, Knightsbridge Worked in various departments over five years, Toy Kingdom, Pet Kingdom, Womens Way-In fashion and currently in Childrens Designer Boutiques. Pride myself on giving exceptional customer service in a luxury retail environment.
Have built up a strong clientele through always delivering a first class service. Till trained and always achieve high productivity results. Outstanding seller with extensive product knowledge. Able to cope in pressured environments. Skilled visual merchandiser- Through the use of creativity and a clinical eye I have re-invigorated displays to influence customers purchasing products. Achieved Chairmans Excellent service award for Outstanding performance (2008) obtaining the highest overall guest shopper results.
Experience:
Casting Assistant (Placement) for Rose Wicksteed CSA December 2012-Present, Regent Studios, London Checking Actors Availabilities, liaising with Agencies & scheduling actors in for castings. Preparing and briefing the actors before their audition Will be credited as Rose Wicksteeds Casting Assistant for the feature Blank Slate Beach. I have been put in charge of a street casting for the lead male in the feature film Letters From London.
uFX Work Experience August 2012-September2012, uFX, London Assisted visual effects artists (Compositors & Matt Painters) working on the feature. Carried out marketing research for the film Mariah Mundi & the Midas Box. Responsible for creating a uFX Media portfolio for their clients to look at.
Applied Theatre Workshop member Boundary Theatre Company, March 2012, Thames Reach, London Designing and facilitating drama workshops for men in a homeless shelter with (Alcohol and health issues).
Assistant Project Designer Eventful, Minute Madness (Voluntary) The Princes Trust gest involved with Media June 2008-July 2008, Stratford, London Assisted a group of young underprivileged adults in producing a range of 5 minute short films.
opportunity presents itself. I am currently doing my placement with Rose Wicksteed, a successful Casting Director who has given me the responsibility to find the male lead for a feature film. This street casting will take place soon in which I plan to excel. I actively follow blogs and have a keen interest in Steven Fowlers visual poetry. I thoroughly enjoy watching Film and Cinema and its ability to evoke a range of emotions through Cinematography including visual effects. My passion for Film and Theatre holds no boundaries and I love to explore new modes and practices in the cinematic and artistic world.
References:
Upon request.