Courtney Buchanan

Courtney Buchanan

Looking for opportunities


Location:
London
Career stage:
Early

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV
  • Animation
  • Games

Regions can work

  • London


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About

I’m a London-based creative working across film, television, and gaming, with a passion for telling bold, original stories that connect with people.

My journey into the screen industries started through hands-on experience—creating YouTube skits, learning editing from scratch, and developing my skills through real projects rather than traditional routes. Over time, I’ve grown into a writer, director, and editor, leading independent productions and building my own creative platforms.

I’ve written, directed, and edited a feature film that premiered in London, worked across live production environments, and continue to develop original IP through projects like my comic series Budventure. Alongside this, I run a gaming platform, AfroFlow, where I blend storytelling, live streaming, and content creation to build a community around games and shared experiences.

My work sits at the intersection of film, TV, and gaming—combining cinematic storytelling with interactive and digital culture. Whether it’s directing a scene, editing a narrative, or engaging an audience live, I’m always focused on creating experiences that are entertaining, authentic, and memorable.

ScreenSkills Training Passport

Courtney Buchanan 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

Introduction to data protection and cybersecurity in the screen industries

Introduction to financial compliance in the screen industries

Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

Introduction to mental health awareness at work

Find out more about the ScreenSkills Training Passport

Experience

  1. founder

    SE3Studios · Jan 2017 - Present

    My own independent film production company. We have made a indie feature film, and look forward to creating and sharing more stories

Education and training

  1. High-end TV Virtual Production Taster Session

    Academy of Live Technology · Jan 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  2. Mentee Webinar

    ScreenSkills · Mar 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  3. Returners programme mentee application

    ScreenSkills · Feb 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

Courtney Buchanan

Courtney Buchanan

Looking for opportunities


Location:
London
Career stage:
Early

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV
  • Animation
  • Games

Regions can work

  • London


Download CV