Alex McCarthy

Alex McCarthy

Script worker/ reader/ researcher


Location:
London
Career stage:
Early

Industries

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

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About

A passionate and multi-talented script worker with a celebrated ability to provide actionable feedback. Comprehensive in approach, able to tackle each project on its own terms, screen or stage.  Experience in writing and directing for stage. Poly-cultural, diverse screen interests, born out of international experience. Advanced communications and project management experience. Driven to learn, develope and excel in a script department environment. 

ScreenSkills Training Passport

Alex McCarthy 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. Programme Delivery Co-Ordinator

    RADA Business · Sep 2019 - Present

  2. Script Reader

    Sonia Friedman Productions · Sep 2019 - Present

  3. Script Reader

    Film Afrika · Mar 2018 - Present

  4. Live Performance Contract Lecturer

    AFDA- Cape Town · Mar 2015 - Nov 2015

  5. Resident Artist for Playwriting

    Baxter Theatre Centre · Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

Education and training

  1. MA Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media

    Royal Central School of Speech and Drama · Sep 2016 - Jul 2019

  2. BA Theatre and Performance (Theatre Making)

    University of Cape Town · Feb 2011 - Nov 2014

Alex McCarthy

Alex McCarthy

Script worker/ reader/ researcher


Location:
London
Career stage:
Early

Industries

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

Download CV