Edward Buxton is a British Writer, Playwright & Director based in the UK. After graduating in 2015, Edward has worked in TV for the BBC & Channel 4 and also on BAFTA nominated Independent Films as both a production runner and as an AD too. Edward is also an alumni of TV Talent Scheme: The Network at the Edinburgh International Television Festival and in 2019, Edward wrote his first full length play: Boy In Red for theatre company, Eastern Angles. Edward later received his first TV writing commission for the BBC with short film: Finger Prick.

1. Customer Service, Trainer & Insight Rep

   Lands End · Oct 2019 - Present

   Currently working part time for retail company Lands End in customer service as a sales advisor, insight rep and support trainer.

2. Writer & Director

   BBC, Rural Media and Arts Council England · Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

   Wrote & Directed BBC commissioned short film; Finger Prick over the span of 10 months for future broadcast on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer. Finger Prick starred Dylan Llewellyn and Edward Crook. Produced by Luke J. Collins and Written & Directed by Edward Buxton.

3. Delegate - Film Bootcamp

   Screen Central & ScreenSkills · Nov 2019 - Nov 2019

   Took part in Screen Central & ScreenSkills film bootcamp: 'Get into Film' at Phoenix Cinema in Leicester in November 2019.

4. Playwright

   Eastern Angles · Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

   Commissioned by theatre company Eastern Angles to write full length play: 'Boy In Red' over the span of 10 months, later debuting at Eastern Angles writes festival in June 2019.

5. Volunteer Media Consultant

   National Lottery Heritage Fund & Oakham Castle · Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

   Volunteered as a Media Consultant for Oakham Castle's Heritage team for 12 months from March 2018 to March 2019, helping advertise events on social media and raising the Castle's profile with the general public across the counties.

6. Production Runner

   Channel 4 · Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

   Worked as a Production Runner for an episode of Channel 4's Location, Location, Location. Stepped into cover for one of the AD's whilst they were off sick during filming and transported the assistant producer and contributors to and from locations.

7. 3rd AD & Production Runner

   Try Hard Productions Ltd. · Jun 2017 - Jun 2017

   Worked as a 3rd AD & Production Runner on BAFTA nominated and Oscar qualifying short film; 'Wren Boys' for London based production company Try Hard Productions Ltd. Clocked child legal hours, transported cast to and from set and stepped in to cover for an extra during filming.

8. Production Runner

   BBC · Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

   Worked as a Production Runner on Series 6 of CBBC's Marrying Mum & Dad. Script read and made notes for each production team, checking scripts for any errors ahead of filming with crew, child contributors and their families. Researched and fact checked historical topics, using database ELVIS.

9. Runner: BAFTA Guru Live 2016

   BAFTA · May 2016 - May 2016

   Worked as a Runner for BAFTA Guru Live in 2016, setting up rooms for live Q&A sessions and passing the microphone to audience members during panel sessions.

10. Correspondence Assistant

    BBC · Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

    As part of CBBC's Blue Peter badge team I opened letters from children aged 6+ and replied, championing the wonderful makes or creations they sent us. Attended several script read throughs and pitching sessions ahead of the live shows. Acted as studio runner on two live shows, displaying viewers post in the studio.

11. Work Experience

    Sky · Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

    Worked closely with Sky’s Drama & Entertainment departments for a week’s Work Experience placement. Read Dan Sefton’s script for original Sky drama; 'Delicious' starring Dawn French & Emilia Fox ahead of the first production meeting with Dan Sefton himself and the production team working on the drama. Drafted email responses to submitted drama Treatments for Sky, reading each script and making notes.

12. Runner

    HAUS Pictures · Dec 2015 - Dec 2015

    Worked as a Runner on short film: 'Candy Floss' starring Barry Keoghan with London based production company HAUS Pictures. Looked after equipment, transported food to and from set, kept the green room clean and tidy and worked closely alongside cast & crew.

13. Delegate - The Network

    The Guardian & Edinburgh International Television Festival · Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

    One of 50 delegates for Edinburgh's International Television Festival & The Guardian TV talent based scheme The Network. Worked closely alongside the Sky News team to deliver a Sky News package for The Network live show in 2015.

1. ScreenSkills Mentoring in association with Screen Northants Academy

   ScreenSkills · Mar 2023

   ScreenSkills Funded

2. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

   ScreenSkills Test · Aug 2020

   ScreenSkills Funded

3. Bachelor Degree BA (Hons) Media Production

   University of Lincoln · Sep 2012 - Jun 2015

4. BTEC National Diploma BTEC National Diploma Level 3 in Media Production

   Brooksby Melton College · Aug 2010 - Jul 2012