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.
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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.
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My previous work has included productions of live Shakespeare performances, a range of short films, and work in a variety of creative disciplines.
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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-
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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
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'Vinspired' Volunteering Award: 100 hours
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'Vibe Award' for Outstanding Contribution to the Community for Wildcats coaching team
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Rotary Youth Leadership Award Rotary International
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Football Coaching Award Level One
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National Citizen Service Award