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Jade Francine Clarke

Screenwriter | Filmmaker 

Summary:
Experienced and versatile creative professional with a proven track record in screenwriting, directing, editing, and producing. Adept at bringing unique stories to life across various genres, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for crafting compelling narratives. Known for collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and delivering exceptional results. Proficient in industry-standard software and equipped with a strong understanding of storytelling techniques.

Work Experience:

Script Writer & Director |  2015 - Present

  • Developed original screenplays for diverse genres showcasing a range of storytelling abilities.

  • Directed multiple short films, overseeing pre-production, production, and post-production processes.

  • Collaborated with the production team to adapt scripts into visually captivating and emotionally resonant films.

  • Worked closely with actors to develop authentic performances that brought characters to life.

  • Managed schedules, and resources to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.

Video Editor | 2015 - Present

  • Worked with a team of editors in post-production activities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality visual content.

  • Edited short films and art videos, employing advanced editing techniques to enhance storytelling.

  • Collaborated closely with directors and producers to refine the narrative flow, pacing, and visual impact of projects.

  • Managed a wide range of post-production tasks, including colour correction, sound design, and visual effects.

Film Producer | 2015 -  Present

  • Conceptualised and developed film projects from inception to completion, overseeing all aspects of production.

  • Helped to raise funding through crowdfunding campaigns.

  • Managed casting, location scouting, and production logistics, ensuring efficient and organised shoots.

  • Orchestrated film festival submissions and distribution strategies to maximise project exposure.

 

Selected Independent Projects:
  "Tunnel" (Short Film, 2021) - Screenwriter
  "Fear" (Short Film, 2020) - Writer, Producer, Director, Camera
  "Distance" (Short Film, 2021) - Producer, Editor, Camera
  "Tomorrow" (Short Film, 2021) - Producer, Editor, Story

   "Love Locked" (Short Film, 2018) - Arts Director, Editor, Co-Producer
  "Forgotten Memory" (Short Film, 2015) - Producer, Writer, Director, Editor

  "The Therapist" (Short Play, 2015) - Script Writer

Awards and Recognition:
"Tunnel" won Best Drama for Berlin Flash Film Festival 2021

"Love Locked" nominated for Best Film and Best Edit for SOLENT Showcase 2018

Selected participant for BAFTA Crew 2019-2020

Selected participant for Pioneer 1.0 Entrepreneurship at Birkbeck

Goldman Sachs and Birkbeck Diversity Scholar

Lifetime Millennium Award Fellow

Education

Sept 2019 - Dec 2021

MA Screenwriting (part time)
Birkbeck, University of London

An integrated programme in the history, theory and practice of screenwriting. Developed practical screenwriting skills, techniques, outlines, treatments and scripts towards a portfolio of original projects. Deepening writing skills and gaining knowledge of screenwriting with assignments of increasing length designed to meet industry requirements, such as feature film script and television series writing by studying the discourse and practices of screenwriting.


Modules: Fast Track to Screenwriting | Writing in Different Genres | Writing a Draft Script | Developing a TV Series | History & Theory
Final Project (Feature)

Graduated July 2018

BA (Hons) Filmmaking
Solent University, Southampton

Modules: The Director | Media Studies | Contemporary Film Culture | Final Major Project (Production) | Personal and Professional Profile

Skills

Screenwriting & Analysis

 Leadership & Collaboration

Producing & Directing

Video & Sound Editing

Cinematography Basics

Resource Management & Strategy

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