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Bella Meyer

London, UK

Summary

Creative coordinator and workshop leader with experience in film production, arts education, and cultural programming. Bilingual in English and French, with professional experience across the UK, France, and the United States. Committed to supporting creative learning and cultural engagement, and currently seeking opportunities within arts education, cultural organisations, and community-based creative initiatives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Filmmaking Teacher

The Putney Summer Arts Program
Putney, Vermont
2024.06 - Current

Filmmaking Instructor (2026)

Residential Life Teacher & Ceramics Studio Assistant: (2024-2025)

  • Facilitated evening workshops on storyboarding for film and daily programming at the Putney School.
  • Worked as the ceramic studio assistant, taking care of daily tasks such as clay recycling, glaze mixing and supporting students' individual practices.
  • Provided day to day pastoral care for students and coordinated logistics with administration and faculty.
  • Taught the summer school syllabus surrounding topics such as wilderness skills, mental health resources, and community outreach.
  • Helped build and was a part of a community focused on inclusivity, sustainability and creativity.

Film Production and Assistant Directing

Freelance
London
2021.09 - Current
  • Worked across commercials, music videos, TV, and short films for clients including Apple TV, Somesuch, Universal Music, Gucci, and RSA Films in both the production and AD department.
  • Coordination of fast-paced film shoots with large crews, including managing runners and communicating with the crew and talent on all logistics from camera kit to catering.
  • Dealt with pre-production project management, including budgeting, contracts, and call sheets.

Gallery Assistant

Simon Lee Gallery
London
2018.03 - 2019.03
  • Front-of-house support.
  • Managed the artwork database.
  • Event preparation for new exhibition openings.
  • Supported day-to-day operations as needed.

Tour Guide

Modern Art Museum
Paris, France
2017.07 - 2018.07
  • Delivered guided tours for a number of visiting groups, including primary school students and local prison education initiatives.
  • Assisted in classroom sessions applying art therapy techniques and aiding student engagement with the exhibitions on show.
  • Contributed translations for online content and artist interviews for the museum website.

Office and Fundraising Assistant

Anna Freud Centre
London
2015.01 - 2018.01
  • Supported the centre's fundraising campaigns through research and administrative tasks.
  • Collaborated with social workers and clinicians, acting as a youth consultant on the design of website pages aimed at presenting available mental health resources to young people.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film with French

University College London
London
2018.09 - 2021.06

A-Levels - Philosophy, Psychology, French and Literature

South Hampstead High School
London
2009.09 - 2016.06

Skills

  • Arts education & creative facilitation
  • Project co-ordination
  • Film production
  • Cultural programming
  • Fluent in English and French
  • Community building and engagement
  • Full, clean UK driver's licence
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office

Timeline

Filmmaking Teacher

The Putney Summer Arts Program
2024.06 - Current

Film Production and Assistant Directing

Freelance
2021.09 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Film with French

University College London
2018.09 - 2021.06

Gallery Assistant

Simon Lee Gallery
2018.03 - 2019.03

Tour Guide

Modern Art Museum
2017.07 - 2018.07

Office and Fundraising Assistant

Anna Freud Centre
2015.01 - 2018.01

A-Levels - Philosophy, Psychology, French and Literature

South Hampstead High School
2009.09 - 2016.06
Bella Meyer