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Daniel Hayes
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Script Developer, Script Editor, Writer |
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About:
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Script Development Executive for Marchmont Films (www.marchmontfilms.com) and Script Reader for Euroscript (www.euroscript.co.uk) and Scottish Screen (www.scottishscreen.com)
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“Daniel Hayes is a Script Editor, Developer, and Writer from East Anglia. Described by one producer as “standing head and shoulders above the majority of professional script developers,” Daniel has an innate talent for story analysis, with the ability to identify problems and suggest practical ways of resolving them.
A graduate of The Script Factory's acclaimed 'Industry Script Reader & Development Training' course, Daniel studied a BA English & US Literature and Film at the University of Essex, gaining a first before going on to obtain a distinction for his MA in Film Studies & Production. Following this he worked at a professional production company for a year, while also working on numerous independent films on the side. Daniel has worked on a large number of film and television projects, notching up hundreds of comprehensive script reports (each receiving glowing feedback), and gaining valuable hands-on experience of working with writers, producers, and directors. The types of projects he’s been involved in include features, TV-movies, television series, shorts, and animations, and the genres range from gritty drama to light-hearted comedy and children’s programmes. The scripts he has worked on have been taken up by the First Film Foundation, Scottish Screen, and the Rocliffe New Writers’ Forum.
As a writer Daniel has had several scripts commissioned and produced (including 'Wet Dreams, Dry Days' a winning entry in Screen East's Digital Shorts 2004 competition) as well as being a published author of short stories. His work has been performed at the Essex Book Festival and at the launch-parties of the anthologies they appeared in. Daniel has co-taught a Creative Writing evening class for adults, and has also contributed to a scriptwriting group and a playwriting group. He is currently developing his own material with script editor Duncan Melville (www.ukscreen.com/crew/dmelville) and has been awarded CIBIP funding for 'Industry Mentoring' by BBC/Ch4 producer Debbie Gray. He also continues to offer development services for Euroscript, Scottish Screen, and Marchmont Films' Writer's Feedback Service".
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eMail:
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[Click to Contact]
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Address:
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East Anglia
United Kingdom
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Company:
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Marchmont Films
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Date of Birth:
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1979-07-13
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Experience:
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5 yrs
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Languages:
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English
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Training and Skills
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Formal Training:
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- Script Writing, Editing, and Development (THE SCRIPT FACTORY)
- Basic Filmmaking; Scriptwriting; Camerawork, Sound Recording, Editing
- MA in Film Studies & Production
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Other Skills:
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Trained by The Script Factory (Advanced Level Script Reader training) , Signals Media Arts (Filmmaking, Scriptwriting, Digital Music Production), Screen East ('Talent Campus 2004' - Directing, Pitching, Music Legalities, Script Development, Marketing & Distribution). SCREEN EAST "Script Odyssey" Training Courses (2004-2005):
- 'On the Right Track - Developing Projects That Get Made" - Carl Clifton, Tom Strudwick (2004)
- 'The Business of Scriptwriting' - Julian Friedmann (2005)
- 'Writing and Developing Genre' - Stephen Cleary, Arista Development (2005)
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- Able to provide a detailed, customised feedback report broken down into the following sections: Synopsis, Premise, Structure, Character, Pace, Visual Grammar, and Feasibility.
- Able to quickly diagnose problems, explain clearly and succinctly why those elements aren’t working , and suggest practical solutions. Firm emphasis on constructive criticism.
- Able to advise on Contracts, Copyright, and other legal considerations.
- Experience of liasing and negotiating with writers, producers, directors, writers’ groups, script editors, and agents.
- Familiarity with key scriptwriting texts such as Robert McKee’s Story, Christopher Vogler’s The Writer’s Journey, Syd Field’s Screenplay, as well as more specialised and general works such as The Guerilla Filmmaker’s Guide, Julian Friedmann’s How to Make Money Scriptwriting, Raymond Frensham’s Introduction to Scriptwriting, William Goldman’s Which Lie Did I Tell, Aristotle’s Poetics, etc.
- Wide net of contacts from individual freelancers, independent production companies, literary agents, and regional film bodies.
- Extensive film knowledge, from mainstream Hollywood films and classics, to independent and world cinema.
- Experience of developing a variety of genres for a variety of audiences, from experimental to mainstream, and from sci-fi and gritty drama to children’s films and animation.
- Strong grasp of English grammar and a wide vocabulary. Skilled at proofreading and fine editing.
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Additional Information
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Contact: danielhayes13[AT]mac.com
[nb. all Marchmont Films-related enquiries should go via their website; Marchmont Films offers a formal Writer's Feedback Service (see www.marchmontfilms.com). I only consider freelance reading work from writers, directors, or production companies that are able to offer a standard industry fee (unless the project has significant attachments in place)]
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PROJECT SLATE:
- 'Inflatable' (Feature - Rom Com)
- 'Morning After' (Short Drama) 10 mins - Director attached
- ''No Strings' (Short - Drama) 30 mins
- 'Snowball' (Short - Drama) 30 mins
- Orbit (Short - Drama) 30 mins
- 'First and Last' (Short - Drama) 5 mins - Director attached
- 'Kin' (Short - Drama) 30 mins - Director attached
- 'Sold' (Feature-Length TV drama)
- Retouch (Short - Drama) 10 mins
[Please contact for additional information, synopses, etc].
[Full references available - please ask].
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Credits
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Production Name |
Company |
Role |
Year |
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Short Film |
Damaged Goods |
OffYourRocker Productions |
Script Editor |
2008 |
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Feature Film |
Exposure |
Scottish Screen |
Script Reader |
2008 |
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Feature Film |
Outcast |
Scottish Screen |
Script Reader |
2008 |
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Animation |
The Bonga Bongas
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Scottish Screen |
Script Reader |
2007 |
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Feature Film |
Flames of Passion
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Scottish Screen |
Script Reader |
2007 |
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Feature Film |
Shell
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Scottish Screen |
Script Reader |
2007 |
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Feature Film |
The Dance Party
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Marchmont Films Writers' Feedback Service |
Script Reader |
2007 |
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Feature Film |
The Listen
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Scottish Screen |
Script Reader |
2007 |
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TV |
On Ma Journey
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SCRIPT |
Script Reader |
2007 |
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TV |
Slipping Under
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Marchmont Films Writers' Feedback Service |
Script Reader |
2007 |
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Feature Film |
Dickens on Love
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Euroscript |
Script Reader |
2006 |
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Feature Film |
Hitler's Gold
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Marchmont Films Writer's Feedback Service |
Script Reader |
2006 |
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Feature Film |
Noir
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Scottish Screen |
Script Reader |
2006 |
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Feature Film |
Outpost
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Scottish Screen |
Script Reader |
2006 |
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Feature Film |
Stone of Destiny
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Scottish Screen |
Script Reader |
2006 |
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Feature Film |
TBA
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Marchmont Films |
Script Developer |
2006 |
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Feature Film |
Various (500+ competition entries)
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Marchmont Films |
Script Reader |
2006 |
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Feature Film |
Walk Don't Run
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Euroscript |
Script Reader |
2006 |
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Feature Film |
'My Black Comedy'
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Scottish Screen |
Script Reader |
2006 |
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Short Film |
At That Moment
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Marchmont Films Writer's Feedback Service |
Script Reader |
2006 |
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Short Film |
Double-Edged Sword
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Marchmont Films |
Script Developer & Asst. Script Editor |
2006 |
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Short Film |
Fragments
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Marchmont Films |
Script Editor |
2006 |
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Short Film |
Lottery Dreams
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Marchmont Films |
Script Developer & Asst. Script Editor |
2006 |
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Short Film |
Out the Window
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Marchmont Films |
Script Editor |
2006 |
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Short Film |
Punch
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Marchmont Films |
Script Editor |
2006 |
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Short Film |
Seasons in Cadillacs
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Marchmont Films |
Script Editor |
2006 |
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Short Film |
Shag & Go by Lucy Blincoe
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Marchmont Films |
Script Editor |
2006 |
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Short Film |
Stratford
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Marchmont Films |
Script Developer & Asst. Script Editor |
2006 |
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Short Film |
The Green Wave
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Marchmont Films |
Script Developer & Asst. Script Editor |
2006 |
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Short Film |
The Green Wave
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Marchmont Films |
Scriptwriter (revisions) |
2006 |
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TV |
TBA (various)
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Marchmont Films |
Script Developer |
2006 |
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Feature Film |
Common Goal |
Anics Productions |
Script Reader |
2005 |
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Feature Film |
Duty & Desire |
Off Your Rocker Productions |
Script Developer |
2005 |
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Feature Film |
Hannah
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Euroscript |
Script Reader |
2005 |
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Feature Film |
Mandragora
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Scottish Screen |
Script Reader |
2005 |
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Feature Film |
Shard of Glass |
TBA |
Script Reader |
2005 |
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Short Film |
Imaginary Stock |
Independent Scriptwriter |
Script Reader |
2005 |
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Short Film |
Salsa Guy |
Independent Scriptwriter |
Script Reader |
2005 |
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Short Film |
Sold |
(in development with) Simarco Films |
Scriptwriter |
2005 |
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Short Film |
The Test |
Independent Scriptwriter |
Script Developer |
2005 |
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Short Film |
Various
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Marchmont Films |
Script Developer |
2005 |
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Short Film |
Various (725+ competition entries)
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Marchmont Films |
Script Reader |
2005 |
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Short Film |
Your Turn
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Screen East (developed with) |
Scriptwriter |
2005 |
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Theatre |
Shakespeare Show |
Daywalker Productions/BBC Children In Need |
Writer |
2005 |
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Feature Film |
Moonquake
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Anics Productions - Alex Nicoll |
Script Reader |
2004 |
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Short Film |
Wet Dreams, Dry Days
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Screen East |
Scriptwriter |
2004 |
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TV |
Norfolk Coastal Kitchen |
Imago Productions |
Logger |
2004 |
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Feature Film |
Out of Darkness |
Independent Scriptwriter |
Script Reader |
2003 |
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Feature Film |
Sam & Jamie |
Independent Scriptwriter |
Script Reader |
2003 |
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Feature Film |
Serpent's Kiss |
Make Believe Productions |
Script Reader |
2003 |
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Feature Film |
Swiss Family Cannibalism
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Original Works Ltd/ Darkitexture Films |
Script Reader |
2003 |
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Feature Film |
The Summer of Fifi LaBelle |
Independent Scriptwriter in association w/Rocliffe |
Script Reader |
2003 |
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Feature Film |
Various - Treatments |
Independent Scriptwriter |
Script Reader |
2003 |
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Feature Film |
'Star
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Make Believe Productions - Alex Shaida |
Script Reader |
2003 |
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Short Film |
B&B |
Make Believe Productions |
Script Reader |
2003 |
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Short Film |
Bait |
Make Believe Productions |
Script Reader |
2003 |
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Short Film |
TBA - Series of 10 min, thematically-linked shorts
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Make Believe Productions |
Script Editor |
2003 |
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TV |
Michael Jack's Son |
Prussia Lane Films |
Script Reader |
2003 |
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Documentary |
Talk of the South: Opening Night |
Independent Filmmaker |
Production Consultant |
2002 |
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Documentary |
Voxpops
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Signals Media Arts |
Sound Recordist |
2002 |
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Feature Film |
A Story of Brothers |
Charles East Productions |
Script Reader |
2002 |
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Feature Film |
Bagman
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Prussia Lane Films |
Script Reader |
2002 |
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Feature Film |
Bite the Bullet |
Vision In Productions - Len Evans |
Script Reader |
2002 |
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Feature Film |
Dancer In Time
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Make Believe Productions - Alex Shaida |
Script Reader |
2002 |
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Feature Film |
Fruit & Veg |
Independent Scriptwriter |
Script Reader |
2002 |
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Feature Film |
Return to Exodus
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Make Believe Productions - Alex Shaida |
Script Reader |
2002 |
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Feature Film |
Soulcatcher |
Vision In Productions - Len Evans |
Script Reader |
2002 |
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Feature Film |
Waiting in the City
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Prussia Lane Films |
Script Reader |
2002 |
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Feature Film |
Weasel |
Archistudio Films - Dan Green |
Script Reader |
2002 |
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Short Film |
A Reality I Understand |
Independent Filmmaker |
Script Reader |
2002 |
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Short Film |
Daylight Robbery |
Independent Filmmaker |
Script Editor |
2002 |
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Short Film |
End Game |
Independent Filmmaker |
Script Reader |
2002 |
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Short Film |
Holy Wood |
Independent Filmmaker |
Script Reader |
2002 |
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Short Film |
Life in a Pot
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Internet Movie Project - James Radvan |
Script Reader |
2002 |
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Short Film |
Mrs Bixby & the Colonel's Coat |
Independent/Asylum Studios |
Script Reader |
2002 |
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Short Film |
No Ball Games
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Signals Media Arts |
Scriptwriter |
2002 |
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TV |
Fantasy Tour
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Make Believe Productions - Alex Shaida |
Script Developer |
2002 |
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TV |
Haunted Holidays
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Make Believe Productions - Alex Shaida |
Script Developer |
2002 |
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TV |
Letting Go
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Make Believe Productions - Alex Shaida |
Script Developer and Script Editor |
2002 |
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Documentary |
Ecstasy: Your Choice |
Drinks Please Productions |
Production Consultant |
2001 |
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Documentary |
Greenstead Festival
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Signals Media Arts |
Editor (+tutor), Camerman, Runner |
2001 |
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Documentary |
Venice Beach: A Study of Postmodern Identity |
Independent Filmmaker |
Editor (AVID Xpress) |
2001 |
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Short Film |
Billy Bob |
Drinks Please Productions |
Script Editor, Storyboard, 1st Asst Dir, Sound |
2001 |
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Short Film |
Exit
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Signals Media Arts/University of Essex |
Co-writer, Cameraman, Editor |
2001 |
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Video |
One Long Birthday
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Signals Media Arts |
Editor (Final Cut Pro) |
2001 |
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Daniel Hayes's Page Statistics
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