Sophie Bell

Sophie Bell

Floor runner (Film and TV drama)


Location:
Manchester
Career stage:
Entry

Badges


Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • Unscripted TV
  • Children's TV
  • Games

Regions can work

  • North West
  • Yorkshire and the Humber
  • East Midlands


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About

I have a keen interest in TV & Film Production, with over a decade of experience working on sets, Adobe editing software, meeting with experienced Production teams and educating myself on the different aspects of both post and pre-production, I’m now transforming this passion into a successful career.

ScreenSkills Training Passport

Sophie Bell has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.

Tackling harassment and bullying at work

Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

Find out more about the ScreenSkills Training Passport

Experience

  1. Floor Runner

    ITV · Feb 2022 - Nov 2022

    I achieved a freelance contract at ITV's Coronation Street, where I have gained studio experience, as well as new skills and knowledge for the industry.

  2. Runner

    Nest Productions/Cornered Tiger · Jul 2022 - Jul 2022

    I spent a weekend in Birmingham assisting on an upcoming production around racism in Cricket, a topic in which I feel very strongly about and was honoured to be apart of. I worked with several high-end cricket players, our PD and presenter, Adil Ray. My main focus was to make sure the crew were taken care of, assist with kit, mics and release forms.

  3. Runner

    BBC · Aug 2022 - Aug 2022

    I assisted on CBBC's A Kind Of Spark, here I worked alongside a young cast members, their chaperones and other cast and crew, catering for their needs and assisting with traffic by location.

  4. Floor Runner

    BBC · Jul 2021 - Jul 2021

    For 2 weeks I had the pleasure of working as a Floor Runner for Holby City, within that time I gained and was taught the basic skills necessary to be a runner. I communicated and catered for the main cast and crew, locked off traffic, was in charge of radios and a tea trolley. I even gained an on-screen credit for this role.

  5. Production Runner

    Red Sauce TV · Aug 2021 - Aug 2021

    I worked as a runner on Channel 5’s ‘Bargain Loving Brits By The Sea’ where I gained experience working with members of the public with VOXPOPs, assisting with the transport of kit, taking COVID precautions and filling contribution and release forms.

  6. Runner/Location Assistant

    FullFatTV · Sep 2021 - Sep 2021

    I worked as a runner for Quest Red’s The Bad Skin Clinic, I helped set up, transport and dismantle equipment, applied makeup to cast and assisted with mics.

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Education and training

  1. Getting into the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · Nov 2022 - Present

    ScreenSkills Funded

  2. Work well series

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · Nov 2022 - May 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

  3. Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

    ScreenSkills Test · Nov 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  4. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Nov 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  5. Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Nov 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  6. Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Nov 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  7. How to perform well in a screen industries interview

    ScreenSkills Learning · Nov 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  8. How to apply for work in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Nov 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  9. How to find work in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Nov 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  10. How to identify the right role for you in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Nov 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  11. Introduction to working in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Nov 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  12. Regional intern runners programme: webinar

    All Spring Media · Oct 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  13. Traineeship Level 1 BTEC in TV, Film, Broadcasting & Digital Media

    The Factory Academy - MIF · Feb 2021 - May 2021

    I completed my 4 month traineeship with Manchester International Festivals Factory Academy course. Through this, I was offered work experience at Toasted Productions in MediaCity, where I edited for a large brand advertisement and gained skills in being a researcher.

  14. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Jun 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

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Certificates

  • Risk Management of Productions

    Production Safety Passport · First Option Safety Group
    Issued 15 Apr 2023 · Expires 15 Apr 2028

  • Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

    ScreenSkills Test
    Issued 9 Nov 2022 · Expires 9 Nov 2024

  • Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 9 Nov 2022

  • Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 9 Nov 2022

  • Getting into the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning Series
    Issued 9 Nov 2022

Sophie Bell

Sophie Bell

Floor runner (Film and TV drama)


Location:
Manchester
Career stage:
Entry

Badges


Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • Unscripted TV
  • Children's TV
  • Games

Regions can work

  • North West
  • Yorkshire and the Humber
  • East Midlands


Download CV