ELLA BREWSTER
'Festival'- Ella Brewster
Only in the North Competition Winner-
About Me
I am a creative from the north east of England. I am an English Literature graduate from Loughborough University and recently completed a Master's in Film; Theory and Practice at Newcastle University.
I love telling stories and specialise in writing, directing and producing film and theatre. I wants to develop narratives that often go unheard and is passionate about highlighting working class, northern voices.
My previous work has included productions of live Shakespeare performances, a range of short films, and work in a variety of creative disciplines.
EXPERIENCE
Feb 2023 - Present
Creative network co-ordinating, workshop facilitating, administrative tasks, artist programming. Overseeing the general running of a creative network of over 120 creatives across diverse disciplines.
June 2021 - 2022
Hardwick Park Sculpture Trail Discover Brightwater
Creative Assistant
Production of Sculpture for the Brightwater trail with LJBDesign at Hardwick Park in County Durham.
Aug 2019 - Aug 2019
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Culture and Tourism Intern
These roles included field work research, research for a charity calendar, meetings with external companies and groups, presentations to senior management and work on several community projects in the local area.
Sep 20219- Sep 2019
Freya Films
Runner
On the short film "Love Spell” I worked as a runner for the production team. This involved on set duties, aiding the producers where needed as well as making off set trips to retrieve props and other essentials.
Aug 2016 - Sep 2018
The Otter and Fish Floor Staff
I worked as part of the waiting team at a bar and restaurant which involved a forward facing customer service. This job involved working closely as part of a team of staff, seeing to the needs of customers in the restaurant. I undertook this position part time whilst also studying for my A levels.
June 2015 - June 2015
Waterstones
Sales Assistant
Whilst at Waterstones for work experience, I learned the basics of a point of sales system called phoenix and put this into use when aiding customers. My tasks including price stickering, product display and sales in a customer facing role.
EDUCATION
Sep 2021 - Sep 2022
Sep 2018 - July 2020
Sep 2016 - July 2018
Sep 2010 - July 2016
Master's Degree:
Film: Theory and Practice, Newcastle University
Bachelours BA: English Literature, Loughborough University-
2:1
A-Levels:
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College-
Film: A
Extended Project: A
English Literature: B
Geology: B
GCSEs:
Hurworth School-
10 A-B
As Level Fine Art: A
ARC Art Centre
Tees Valley New Creatives Assistant
Awards
'Only in the North' Photography Winner, judged by Martin Parr and exhibited at Bowes Museum
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver
'Vinspired' Volunteering Award: 100 hours
'Vibe Award' for Outstanding Contribution to the Community for Wildcats coaching team
Rotary Youth Leadership Award Rotary International
Football Coaching Award Level One
National Citizen Service Award