Leila Suharwardy

Leila Suharwardy

Production runner


Location:
Manchester
Career stage:
Early

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • Unscripted TV
  • High-end TV
  • Children's TV

Regions can work

  • North West


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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.

Tackling harassment and bullying at work

Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

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Experience

  1. Production Runner

    SICK Festival - In Our Nature · May 2024 - May 2024

    Supporting the filming crew by collecting social media content. Handled equipment and filmed small sections of content.

  2. Production Runner - BBC's Repair Shop

    BBC · May 2024 - May 2024

    Duties: Supporting contributors during the location filming, organising filming notices, supporting the camera crew during clean-up and collecting release forms from contributors.

  3. Location Runner: MH17 10th Anniversary

    ITN Production · Jun 2024 - Jun 2024

    Duties: Assisted in equipment set up, and camera support during filming and liaised with contributors during the filming of the interviews.

  4. Location Runner - The Poisoning: How to Kill your Husband

    ITN Production · Jul 2024 - Jul 2024

    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.

  5. Floor Runner - The Piano Series 3

    Channel 4 · Jul 2024 - Jul 2024

    Duties: Collected release forms from audience members (both adults and minors releases) using “RIMMS” and supporting the de-rigging after filming.

  6. Production Runner - BFI Short 'UNCOOL'

    BFI · Aug 2024 - Aug 2024

    Duties: Supported organising the catering for cast/crew, location marshalling support and collecting and transporting equipment for the shoot.

  7. Floor Runner - The Graham Norton Show

    So Television · Oct 2024 - Oct 2024

    Duties: Set up Green Room set up for talent, audience ushering and studio support.

  8. Production Secretary - A New Life in the Sun

    True North · Oct 2024 - Nov 2024

    Duties: Post Production support including preparing international post-production paperwork for international distributors.

  9. Floor Runner - Britain Got Talent

    Thames Television · Nov 2024 - Nov 2024

    Duties: On-the-ground support ushering and registering audience members and talent for audiences.

  10. Visitor Operations Coordinator

    Factory International · Sep 2023 - Oct 2024

    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.

  11. Production Runner - Musical Storyland

    BBC Philharmonic · Jul 2023 - Jul 2023

    Duties: Supported the design team during the set-up and stage support for the talent during filming.

  12. Location Marshall - The Palace

    HBO · Apr 2023 - Apr 2023

    Duties: Assisted the set up during filming days (including the Greenroom) and supported the clean up of the location after the shoot was completed.

  13. Production runner - Eurovision Handover and Allocation Draw

    Modest TV · Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

    Duties: Production office & Art Department support during pre-production, greeting guests and organising.

  14. Front of House Coordinator

    Factory International · May 2023 - Jul 2023

    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.

  15. Production Assistant (PLACEMENT) - Renovation Nation

    True North Productions · Sep 2023 - Sep 2023

    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.

  16. Student Ambassador

    University of Salford / Manchester Metropolitan University · Sep 2017 - Sep 2023

    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.

  17. Executive Assistant

    Factory International · May 2022 - Sep 2022

    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.

  18. Customer Service Assistant

    AQA Examination board · May 2019 - May 2022

    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.

  19. Engagement Support Staff

    Manchester Metropolitan University Student Union · Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

    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

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Education and training

  1. Getting into the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · Dec 2024 - Present

    ScreenSkills Funded

  2. ScreenSkills Training Passport

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · Dec 2024 - Nov 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  3. How content gets made

    ScreenSkills Learning · Dec 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

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

    ScreenSkills Learning · Dec 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

  5. Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Dec 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

  6. Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Nov 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

  7. How to find work in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Nov 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

  8. Trainee Finder 2025/26 launch webinar

    ScreenSkills · Oct 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

  9. HETV access, approaches and actions foundations training 2024

    TripleC · Dec 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

  10. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Jan 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  11. Family tree

    ScreenSkills Learning · Sept 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  12. Navigating the rights minefield: business affairs and copyright... with Ben Green

    ScreenSkills · Sept 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  13. AI for TV development: using generative AI for inspiration, research and assets

    ScreenSkills · Sept 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  14. Master's Drama Production for Television, film and Digital Media

    University of Salford · Sep 2022 - Sep 2023

    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.

  15. Work well series

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · Nov 2022 - Nov 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  16. Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Feb 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  17. How to perform well in a screen industries interview

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jan 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  18. Introduction to working in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jan 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  19. How to apply for work in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jan 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  20. Digital Cities: Idea to screen

    ScreenSkills · Jan 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  21. Digital Cities: Fancy a job in TV?

    ScreenSkills · Jan 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  22. Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

    ScreenSkills Test · Nov 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

  23. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Oct 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

  24. Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Oct 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

  25. Post-production training for production coordinators and secretaries

    Post Super · Nov 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

  26. Trainee Finder Open Doors: North West and Midlands

    ScreenSkills · Nov 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

  27. Trainee Finder: Spotlight on locations

    ScreenSkills · Nov 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

  28. Production Unlocked: the crew behind the story: post-production

    ScreenSkills · Nov 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

  29. Bachelor of Science Psychology

    Manchester Metropolitan University · Sep 2017 - May 2021

    This degree provided transferable skill covering communication, research, organisational methods, public speaking and teamwork.

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Certificates

  • Getting into the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning Series
    Issued 9 Dec 2024

  • ScreenSkills Training Passport

    ScreenSkills Learning Series
    Issued 9 Dec 2024 · Expires 12 Nov 2025

  • Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 9 Dec 2024

  • Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 12 Nov 2024

  • Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 5 Feb 2022

  • Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 19 Oct 2021

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Leila Suharwardy

Leila Suharwardy

Production runner


Location:
Manchester
Career stage:
Early

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • Unscripted TV
  • High-end TV
  • Children's TV

Regions can work

  • North West


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