Charlie Hammerson
Harpenden,Hertfordshire
Summary
I am a screenwriter who is passionate about writing and eager to further exploring the screenwriting craft with a particularly focus in comedy, I have a diverse academic background in filmmaking giving me a lot of experience in writing as well as screen acting. I am now pursuing both screenwriting and screen acting as a career
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Writer/Co-Producer/Actor
Falling Behind (Proof of Concept Sitcom)
Ealing, London
2025.01 - 2025.08
- Revised original script 20+ page pilot script into a 10 page proof of concept script, organising readthroughs, making changes due to the director's, producer's and the actor's feedback.
- Had to coordinate with the crew dealing with jobs like kit pick up, location recs, the casting process, helping to comprise shot list, making sure we hit the editing deadline,
- Multitasking through having to be on-set as a co-producer as well as an actor.
Screenwriting Dissertation Research Project
University of Reading
Reading, Berkshire
2023.09 - 2024.09
- For a year, I wrote two feature-length screenplays for my dissertation both revolving around adaptation one was an idea for a script I had since 2020. The other was an adaptation I came up with specifically to compliment it for the research project.
- I had to quickly learn research skills for script work which I had never done before.
- Organised multiple readthroughs to get feedback on the scripts and hear the dialogue back for me.
Writer/Assistant Director
Sparks (Student Film)
Reading, Berkshire
2022.06 - 2023.02
- Came up with the story and initial idea. I wrote multiple drafts and facilitated the formation of our production team, bringing everyone together.
- Assistant Director of the production team, where I helped to manage location, keeping everyone on schedule, checking in on cast and crew, arranging logistics and preparing call sheets.
- Assisted in the editing process as the editor was new to the editing software so I lent a hand where I could.
Writer/Producer/Co-Director
Drunk With Power (Student Film)
Reading, Berkshire
2021.10 - 2022.04
- Sole writer of the sitcom project producing multiple drafts of the script as the project evolved and changed due to location.
- Sorted logistics, organising the cast and crew, booking studio space from pre-production through to the edit.
- In charge of the technical side of directing leading the crew and focusing on the camerawork, lighting and live editing.
Assistant
Ventureland (Work Experience)
London
2021.11 - 2021.12
- Researching for The Sound of 007 documentary and creating worksheets containing information on potential interviewees and some potential questions to ask them.
- Supported staff with clerical tasks to help them with their work.
- I increased efficiency by handling correspondence and organising files
Assistant
Working Title Films (Work Experience)
London
2019.04 - 2019.05
- Assisting in supporting staff and going onto set to see the practicality of professional filmmaking through the filming of Last Night at Soho.
- I read through multiple scripts and storyboards.
- Doing a script coverage on potential films, seeing what boxes scripts to tick to be selected.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Theatre
University of Reading
ReadingA-Levels - Drama, English Literature, Media Studies
Sir John Lawes School
HarpendenMaster of Arts - Screen Acting
MetFilm School
London 2024.09 - 2025.09
Master of Arts - by Research Film, Theatre and Television
University of Reading
Reading 2023.09 - 2024.09
Skills
- Teamwork skills
- Good Communicator
- Emotional Intelligence
- People Skills
- Adaptability
- Punctuality
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Organised
- Attention to detail
- Leadership
- Collaborative
References
- Christabel Clark - chrislclark@metfilm.ac.uk
- Lucy Tyler - l.s.tyler@reading.ac.uk
Interests and Hobbies
- Part-time job: Work Front of House at a theatre (Bartending/Stewarding)
- Acting in local theatre groups since the age of ten (acting and crew)
- Actively was involved in Drama Society and Film Society at university
- Grade 7 Acting in LAMDA
- Acted in Semi-professional level theatre productions: Grease, Rock of Ages, Peter Pan
- Stage Combat: BADC - Standard Unarmed (Merit)
Timeline
Writer/Co-Producer/Actor
Falling Behind (Proof of Concept Sitcom)
2025.01 - 2025.08
Master of Arts - Screen Acting
MetFilm School
2024.09 - 2025.09
Master of Arts - by Research Film, Theatre and Television
University of Reading
2023.09 - 2024.09
Screenwriting Dissertation Research Project
University of Reading
2023.09 - 2024.09
Writer/Assistant Director
Sparks (Student Film)
2022.06 - 2023.02
Assistant
Ventureland (Work Experience)
2021.11 - 2021.12
Writer/Producer/Co-Director
Drunk With Power (Student Film)
2021.10 - 2022.04
Assistant
Working Title Films (Work Experience)
2019.04 - 2019.05
A-Levels - Drama, English Literature, Media Studies
Sir John Lawes School
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Theatre
University of Reading