Matthew Brigden
12 Cadogan Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7RX.
Daytime contact number:
07813 631553.
Evening contact number:
01209 715278.
filmatthew@hotmail.co.uk /mb118874@falmouth.ac.uk
Personal Statement
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A
n ambitious, articulate and creative freelancer film journalist and writer. I have organised andcompleted interviews with Richard O¶ Brien, Wayne Ewing (former neighbour and friend of author Hunter S. Thompson) and Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian, and have also interviewed members of thepublic.
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Interest in journalism of all kinds, fiction writing and in the distant future ± teaching FE education
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Editorial and writing experience in local and national publications (Sabotage Times, Gay Times, Rushesonline magazine, Big Screen, Little White Lies online)
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s well as the aforementioned publications, I have also engaged in a work placement with Gay Timesand Empire Magazine providing me with further relevant experience and exemplar networking skills
K
ey Skills
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Enthusiastic about any given task, and always completed to deadline without fail
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A
s great a work ethic in a team as when I¶m working on my own
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Brilliant organisation and punctuality
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First class written ability as well as vocal ability
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Exceptional computer literacy, effective in all Office programs and other basic software, including FinalDraft.
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Immeasurable selflessness, always willing to assist others regardless of my own business
Education
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I am currently studying for a Masters Degree in Professional Writing at University College Falmouth.This finishes September 2012
.
o
U
niversity College Falmouth ² BA (Hons) Film
.
2008-2011
.
Secured a 2:1, majoring in Film Journalism.
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A Levels at Camborne Science & Community College VIth form
in the following subjects:Media Studies (
A
), English Literature and Language (
A
), Photography (
E
), Maths (
E
).
o
G
CSEs
at Camborne Science & Community College
in the following subjects:English Language (
A*
), English Literature (
B
), Maths (
A
), Science Double
A
ward (
B,B
), History (
B
), Geography(
A*
), ICT (
B
), RE (
A
), German (
C
), Statistics (
B
).
Employment record
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Matalan Stores (Truro, Cornwall branch)
± June 2008-December 2008.
Role:
Retail
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ssistant.
Duties:
Serving customers, clearing shop floor, managing the µHome¶ department¶s presentability.
Reason for leaving:
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n unmanageable commute whilst at University.
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Clowance Holdings Ltd (Cornwall-based 5* time-share accommodation)
± July 2009-September 2009.
Role:
Weekend cleaner.
Duties:
Cleaning 5* accommodation, maintaining a consistent high standard.
Reason for leaving:
Closer to home job with more hours was secured at the local
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SD
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instead.
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