Scriptwriter and Script Consultant
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SCRIPT CONSULTANT: BlueCat Screenplay Competition:
I work freelance, providing script analysis, constructive feedback and advice to screenplay writers on elements such as theme, plot, narrative, character, structure, tone, genre, adaptation, synopses, treatments, step outlines, dialogue.
BRANNOCK HIGH SCHOOL COMMISSION: International Women's Day 2020:
SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT IN SCOTLAND PROJECT:
(See Gallery for Cast/Crew photo!)
Client: Brannock High School:
Thrilled and excited to be presenting Women's Suffrage play "Hard Fought Victory," as part of Brannock High School's IWD 2020 Event.
B.A. Honours Degree: English Studies:
University of Strathclyde – Glasgow
Studied at Queen's University, Canada on Student Exchange. Undertook a "Text Analysis for the Actor" Course. Shakespeare, Mask, Period Drama, Brecht, Ibsen, Stanislavsky.
CV
Please see below, for how my creative juices flow
Script Consultant: Industrial Scripts
January 2019 - 2021
Assess and analyse screenplays and TV pilots, suggesting script development ideas and giving advice on how the script can be improved in subsequent drafts.
Specific services include treatment and logline advice, Film Forensic Notes, Act 1 report, script editing and proofing.
Scriptwriter, Researcher, Director: Client: CultureNL
November 2018-March 2019
Commissioned by CultureNL to write a historical, site-specific theatre piece on the Suffrage Movement in Scotland. This is to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women winning the vote in UK. I am delighted to be part of this exciting project which involves extensive historical research on key figures and events and incorporating my findings into the script. Play was performed to High School pupils at Summerlee Museum in March 2019.
Screenwriter and Executive Producer: Short Film - A Sorry Story
Completed 2021
My short screenplay was produced by Box Revolution Ltd. It is currently doing the film festival circuit in 2021.
Playwright: Short Play - Home Body
January - March 2018
Wrote a short comedic play script called Home Body which was produced by Short Attention Span Theatre Company. The play was performed at Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh in March 2018 to a very receptive audience.
Screenwriter and Producer: Short Film - Santa's Grotty
December 2017
Wrote and produced award winning comedic Short Film called Santa’s Grotty which was made in Northern Ireland with a small cast/crew. Currently being submitted to global Film Festivals.
Freelance Script Reader: Client - Sylph Productions
January 2017
Script coverage report of short film STuK for Nadira Murray of Sylph Productions. STuK has since been accepted for 2019 LA Shorts International Film Festival (Oscars qualifying festival).
Script Advisor: McArdle Media
2004 to 2014
Provided advice and Script Reading Reports for a variety of short form scripts and feature length films. Regular script development meetings with Scriptwriter and Director Joe McArdle. Projects included:
Feature Film “Stix ‘n’ Stanes”: Nominated in the New Talent Scottish BAFTA writing category Award 2010.
Feature Film “A Mug’s Game”: Film shown at Film Festivals including Kiev Film Festival.
Script Reader: Write Camera Action
May 2012
Judged Short Film Competition. Analysed twenty-five Short Film scripts, using specific criteria for script feedback and rating. Assessed structure, characterisation, dialogue, visual style, pace, format and feasibility. The winning script "Sewing Solutions" won an Award at the Short Hot Flush Film Festival in 2015.
Writing - Education
NCFE: Digital Promotions for Business:
Edinburgh College: January 2019
Understanding SEO; Digital Media for Business; Producing Digital Promotional Content
Radio Drama Course: March 2018 to May 2018
City of Glasgow College:
Collaborative working in creative teams. Writing and pitching own content. Practical production activities.
Effective Script Reading Course: August 2015
Industrial Scripts:
How to write quality coverage; What makes a good script; A question of genre and commercial appeal; Script coverage vs. writer feedback; Elements, logline & grid-box analysis; Writing effective synopses; Assessing premise & structure; Characterisation; Analysing inherent screenwriting ability: dialogue, pace and visual flair; In-depth script analysis.
Screenwriting: Workshops for Graduates: April 2005 to July 2005
The Writers Factory:
Course involves script development, workshops with writerspitching, script assessment and Reader Reports.
Introduction to Screenwriting: April 2004 to November 2004
The Writers Factory
Course covers premise, theme, plot, narrative, character, structure, tone, genre, adaptation, synopses, treatments, step outlines, dialogue and layout, tutorials and workshops.