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Clara Hickman

Summary

  • 2 years of Film and TV office administration experience working in busy post-production offices with excellent knowledge of workflows and operations.
  • 1 year of experience in script development working as a script editor, reader and writer for independent film companies, screenwriting competitions and individual writers.
  • A creative background with an MA in Screenwriting from MET Film School, a BA in English and Drama from Queen Mary, University of London, and a diploma in acting from LSDA.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Field Trials Liaison Advisor

The Royal Kennel Club
London
12.2024 - Current
  • Providing administrative support to the Field Trials Committee and Liaison Council, including preparing meeting agendas and taking minutes.
  • Maintaining and updating spreadsheets to record all awards related to Field Trials and Gundog Activities.
  • Managing the creation of the Field Trials Newsletter. Liaising with the contributors and designers to ensure each issue is released on time.
  • Serving as the primary point of contact for all field trial-related inquiries directed to the Canine Activities team.

Operations Coordinator

ZEALOT
London
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Assisting the Heads of Departments with any administration needs.
  • Reading scripts and pitch documents and coming up with ideas for sizzle reels and promotional content.
  • Processing daily invoices and payments using accounting software.
  • Organising and running the Hard Drive database and ensuring that it runs smoothly.
  • Creating copy, writing and editing scripts for Film and TV Trailers
  • Developing and implementing engaging copy for the company's website and social media pages.

Script Reader

Golden Script Competition
Remote
05.2024 - Current
  • Assessing between 5-10 scripts per week, evaluating the strength of their concept, storyline, characters, dialogue, commerciality, originality, complexity and production value and feeding that back to writers in a detailed and concise way.
  • Writing script reports and handing them in in a timely manner.
  • Providing 1 on 1 script consultations to go through feedback with writers and articulate any notes and ideas to them.

Script Editor

Freelance
London
04.2023 - Current
  • Communicating actionable feedback and guidance to writers and content creators for more efficient process.
  • Proofreading scripts to guarantee they are accurate and error-free text.
  • Using Final Draft to write and edit professional scripts.
  • Collaborating with writers to create exciting and engaging stories.

Operational Assistant

The Collectv
London
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Managed day-to-day admin, including maintaining the database that keeps a record of drives going to and from the data centre, checking freelancer availability to work and checked kit Carnet's for any errors.
  • Drafted Freelancer contracts encompassing The Collectv's offering to work on a variety of different productions
  • Completed a wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas across the world to meet production needs.

Front of House Receptionist

BBC Studioworks
London
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Managed reception area, ensuring high presentation standards at all times.
  • Acted as main point of contact for external enquiries in person, by phone and via email.
  • Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.

Script Supervisor

MET Film School
London
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Compiled shot and continuity notes during filming for post-production.
  • Read scripts to double check for any continuity errors.
  • Watched for any continuity errors between takes and liaised with other Heads of Department to rectify any mistakes.
  • Made notes of any script changes while shooting.


Production Assistant

MET Film School
London
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted the Director with the setup and running of the shoots.
  • Sourced props and dressed sets whilst balancing budget constraints.
  • Interacted positively with talent when escorting each to and from set during filming.
  • Kept filming locations clean, organised and well-prepared to facilitate schedule demands.

Education

Master of Arts - Screenwriting

MET Film School
London
07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English and Drama

Queen Mary, University of London
London
07.2018

Diploma of Higher Education - Acting

London School of Dramatic
London
07.2018

Skills

  • Script Editing and writing
  • Script Report writing and coverage
  • Administrative support
  • On-set production experience
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and prioritisation
  • Punctual
  • Organisation and efficiency
  • VIP guest experience
  • MS Office proficiency




On Set Experience

Acting

  • Main cast on the feature film SLAMMER directed by Ted Baybutt for Chasing the Bear Productions.
  • Doubled for the Lead actress in ‘Last Night in Soho' directed by Edgar Wright.
  • I have also worked as an SA the HBO series ‘The Nevers', Amazon Prime's ‘The Power' and Warner Bros ‘Pennyworth S3”.

Production

  • I have worked as a writer, runner, Script supervisor, production assistant and prop maker on several student films.

Timeline

Field Trials Liaison Advisor

The Royal Kennel Club
12.2024 - Current

Script Reader

Golden Script Competition
05.2024 - Current

Operations Coordinator

ZEALOT
10.2023 - 12.2024

Script Editor

Freelance
04.2023 - Current

Operational Assistant

The Collectv
01.2023 - 04.2023

Front of House Receptionist

BBC Studioworks
03.2022 - 10.2022

Script Supervisor

MET Film School
09.2021 - 10.2021

Production Assistant

MET Film School
06.2021 - 08.2021

Master of Arts - Screenwriting

MET Film School

Bachelor of Arts - English and Drama

Queen Mary, University of London

Diploma of Higher Education - Acting

London School of Dramatic

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