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About
Hello, I'm Hannah! I'm an illustrator and graphic designer, and I recently graduated from the University of Brighton with a First Class Honours in Illustration. My other previous training includes the BFI VFX residential course, where I worked on a collaborative short film, and Annie Atkins' 'Design for Filmmaking' course, where I travelled to Dublin to learn the art of creating graphic props.
I've recently been onboarded as a ScreenSkills HETV art department trainee for the 2024/25 intake, and I currently have full availability for the upcoming year. I'm particularly interested in working with graphics, but I'm happy to contribute to any and all areas within the art department to see where my strengths best align!
View my portfolio at: https://www.hannahwestall.com/
E-learning
See which ScreenSkills e-learning Hannah Westall has completed to improve their skills and knowledge.
Experience
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Work Experience: VFX / Post-Production Runner
During my one-week work experience at Black Kite Studios, I delved into the intricacies of studio operations. I not only gained valuable insights into the functioning of a post-production studio, but also had the opportunity to participate in Q&A sessions with industry professionals across various departments. These sessions included discussions with producers, VFX artists, 3D artists, 3D animators, 2D animators, and more. Outside of these sessions, I contributed in fulfilling running duties within the studio.
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Online Work Experience: 4Skills
This online work experience allowed me to explore a range of departments within television broadcasting; including consumer insight, social media, legal and compliance, sales and commissioning.
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Barista
At Costa I consistently delivered excellent customer service while handling money with accuracy. Operating in a fast-paced environment, I adeptly prepared food and drinks, maintained high standards in food preparation and hygiene, and adhered to rigorous health and safety protocols.
Education and training
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From script to screen: an introduction to how scripted content gets made
ScreenSkills Funded
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Getting into the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Production Safety Passport: Risk Management of Productions
ScreenSkills Trainee Finder
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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CV Building for New Entrants in High-end TV
ScreenSkills Funded
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Work well series
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Mentoring for mentees
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to perform well in a screen industries interview
ScreenSkills Funded
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Measuring mastery: knowledge test
ScreenSkills Funded
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VFX
ScreenSkills Funded
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Post production
ScreenSkills Funded
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The production office
ScreenSkills Funded
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Typical working day
ScreenSkills Funded
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Set etiquette
ScreenSkills Funded
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Your first day
ScreenSkills Funded
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How the set is run
ScreenSkills Funded
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Confidentiality
ScreenSkills Funded
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Who is in charge
ScreenSkills Funded
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Freelance life
ScreenSkills Funded
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How content gets made
ScreenSkills Funded
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Family tree
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to perform well in a screen industries interview
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to apply for work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to find work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to identify the right role for you in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to working in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Trainee Finder 2024/25 launch webinar
ScreenSkills Funded
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BA (Hons) Illustration
First Class Honours
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Workshop: Graphic Design For Filmmaking
On this course, I travelled to Dublin to learn how graphic props are made for film and TV. From this, I learned the foundations from which to create my own graphic prop projects, and got a good overall understanding of the art and graphics department. This included script analysis, legal considerations, and how different roles in the department collaborate.
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A Level Fine Art
A*
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A Level Media Studies
A*
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A Level History
B
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Course: Animation and VFX
On this week-long residential course, I collaborated with a team to create a short film where I played a key role in design and project management. During the course, I also attended and contributed to idea pitch sessions, developed my animation skills and received guidance on how to work as a freelancer. This experience has overall helped me improve my collaboration, communication, research, and analytical skills.
Certificates
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Risk Management of Productions
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
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Mentoring for mentees
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From script to screen: an introduction to how scripted content gets made
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Work well series
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
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Getting into the screen industries