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About
I am a Master's graduate with an MA in Drama Production in Film, TV and Digital media. I graduated with a first-class BSc (Honours) in Psychology from Manchester Metropolitan University. I am based in Manchester but am able to drive to other locations and enjoy travel. I am looking for experience within the Arts, which supports my passion for Psychology and challenges me. I have experience in multiple areas including hospitality and office based environment. I wish to build on skills I have acquired from my previous opportunities, including communication and teamwork.
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Leila Suharwardy has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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Production Runner
Supporting the filming crew by collecting social media content. Handled equipment and filmed small sections of content.
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Production Runner - BBC's Repair Shop
Duties: Supporting contributors during the location filming, organising filming notices, supporting the camera crew during clean-up and collecting release forms from contributors.
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Location Runner: MH17 10th Anniversary
Duties: Assisted in equipment set up, and camera support during filming and liaised with contributors during the filming of the interviews.
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Location Runner - The Poisoning: How to Kill your Husband
Duties: Assisted with an interview set up and get out, camera and audio support during filming and liaising with the contributor during non-filming periods.
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Floor Runner - The Piano Series 3
Duties: Collected release forms from audience members (both adults and minors releases) using “RIMMS” and supporting the de-rigging after filming.
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Production Runner - BFI Short 'UNCOOL'
Duties: Supported organising the catering for cast/crew, location marshalling support and collecting and transporting equipment for the shoot.
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Floor Runner - The Graham Norton Show
Duties: Set up Green Room set up for talent, audience ushering and studio support.
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Production Secretary - A New Life in the Sun
Duties: Post Production support including preparing international post-production paperwork for international distributors.
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Floor Runner - Britain Got Talent
Duties: On-the-ground support ushering and registering audience members and talent for audiences.
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Visitor Operations Coordinator
I was recruited back to support the Factory International Accreditation team following my work as a front-of-house Coordinator. This role required me to develop a new accreditation system and introduce a monitoring process which could be used across the company. This has led to the development of three new pass systems covering music gigs, long-term productions and daily events. The role has required me to create budgets monitoring per production accreditation needs as well as general passes for the company. To improve customer experience and security regulation I have developed an official accreditation application allowing for clear and concise monitoring. After structuring these systems, my duties have slightly adapted to developing strategic guidelines on the new the accreditation process, as well as moving into covering yearly budgets for the new process.
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Production Runner - Musical Storyland
Duties: Supported the design team during the set-up and stage support for the talent during filming.
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Location Marshall - The Palace
Duties: Assisted the set up during filming days (including the Greenroom) and supported the clean up of the location after the shoot was completed.
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Production runner - Eurovision Handover and Allocation Draw
Duties: Production office & Art Department support during pre-production, greeting guests and organising.
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Front of House Coordinator
I was recruited as a Front of House Coordinator for the Manchester International Festival 2023. Duties covered both managing events and accreditation for that year's festival. The role included supporting the application process for the temporary front-of-house staff working during the festival, organising and overseeing temporary staff timesheets, scheduling and managing front-of-house rotas for MIF23 venues, and creating show-specific briefing paperwork. I completed site risk assessments and confirmed requirements for first aid, medical and security during productions. Accreditation duties varied. Due to the time constraints, the other team members had, I took a lead role in the early stages of the accreditation process. I coordinated how the passes were assigned and monitored, arranged the distribution of the accreditation and designed pass sheets for the venue which required accreditation.
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Production Assistant (PLACEMENT) - Renovation Nation
Duties: I was selected for a 2-week placement at the television production company True North Production supporting series 2 Renovation Nation. Within this role, I performed production administration tasks including handling paperwork, performing research and fact-checking on key areas of the script. The role was fast-paced and relied on me to use my initiative to create new and helpful documents for the series.
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Student Ambassador
In my previous position, I undertook a variety of duties that showcased my diverse skill set and commitment to enhancing university experiences. I actively engaged in researching new events for the university, staying ahead of trends and ensuring our offerings were innovative and appealing. My role extended to organizing university events, where I demonstrated my meticulous planning and organizational abilities. During open days and university events, I effectively communicated with members of the public, both on a one-on-one basis and within group settings, ensuring a positive and informative experience for all attendees. I served as a vital link between students and senior members, accurately conveying their messages and feelings, thereby fostering a sense of community. Additionally, my responsibilities involved in-depth research for university campus events, enabling me to contribute valuable insights and ideas.
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Executive Assistant
This role involved me supporting the Executive Director, the Director of Finance & Resources and the Venue Director. The role needed extensive calendar and diary management and required me to liaise with key stakeholders and colleagues, coordinate all travel and accommodation requirements, manage expense claims and VISA reconciliations, and proactive preparation for meetings and appointments, including research, documents, presentations and notes preparation. The role required constant communication with the whole of the wider executive team working together.
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Customer Service Assistant
During my time at AQA, I was employed during the summer of 2019 and subsequently recruited back for the 2021 and 2022 examination seasons. Throughout my association with AQA, I undertook diverse roles, including working in the moderation department and providing crucial support in customer service, where I routinely handled sensitive materials. In these roles, I found myself immersed in administrative tasks, responding to customer queries, and extending support to schools navigating the challenges of exam periods. Operating within such high-pressure scenarios, I developed a keen ability to handle tasks with efficiency and precision, even under tight deadlines.
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Engagement Support Staff
Engagement Support Staff were involved in a variety of duties including communicating messages and feeling of students to senior members, researching for university campus events and supporting and organising events with the Manchester Metropolitan University Student
Education and training
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Getting into the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
ScreenSkills Funded
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How content gets made
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to identify the right role for you in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to find work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Trainee Finder 2025/26 launch webinar
ScreenSkills Funded
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HETV access, approaches and actions foundations training 2024
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Family tree
ScreenSkills Funded
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Navigating the rights minefield: business affairs and copyright... with Ben Green
ScreenSkills Funded
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AI for TV development: using generative AI for inspiration, research and assets
ScreenSkills Funded
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Master's Drama Production for Television, film and Digital Media
This Master’s course provides an exploration of the production process in TV, film and digital media. The course is developing my knowledge of the critical steps needed to produce a film/TV Series and the skills necessary to succeed within the industry. An early understanding of scheduling and budgeting has been introduced.
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Work well series
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to perform well in a screen industries interview
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to working in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to apply for work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Digital Cities: Idea to screen
ScreenSkills Funded
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Digital Cities: Fancy a job in TV?
ScreenSkills Funded
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Post-production training for production coordinators and secretaries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Trainee Finder Open Doors: North West and Midlands
ScreenSkills Funded
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Trainee Finder: Spotlight on locations
ScreenSkills Funded
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Production Unlocked: the crew behind the story: post-production
ScreenSkills Funded
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Bachelor of Science Psychology
This degree provided transferable skill covering communication, research, organisational methods, public speaking and teamwork.
Certificates
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Getting into the screen industries
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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