HewittGary

HewittGary

Screenwriter (Film and TV Drama)


Location:
Glasgow / Scotland
Career stage:
Early

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV

Regions can work

  • Scotland

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About

🎬 Gary J Hewitt – Award-Winning Screenwriter & DirectorWith a passion for storytelling and a track record of success, I am an accomplished screenwriter and director. My debut feature film, Cleek (2018), had a strong festival run before securing distribution on Amazon Prime and DVD via Shami Media Group.Following Cleek, I directed the award-winning short film Mia, which received critical acclaim and over ten prestigious awards, including Best British Film, Best Film, and the IAC Diamond Award at BIAFF—making me the only filmmaker to have won all three in the festival’s history. My latest short film, DIG, repeated this rare achievement and screened at BAFTA and OSCAR-recognised festivals, including SQUIFF, Foyle Film Festival, and Carmarthen Bay Film Festival.Most recently, my second feature film, The Defender, premiered on STV Player on November 1, 2024, with two more features—Highland of the Dead and The Wicked Within—currently in pre-production.Beyond directing, my experience includes working as a Casting Assistant, contributing to commercials and productions for BBC and Comedy Central and working at GMAC Film.

ScreenSkills Training Passport

HewittGary 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. Screenwriter - Feature Film

    CROSS PICTURES LLC (USA) · Nov 2024 - Present

    - Rights acquired – Cross Pictures (USA)

  2. Screenwriting Lecturer

    REFRACTIVE COLLECTIVE · Aug 2023 - Present

    In Partnership with the University of the West of Scotland Refractive are working towards delivering classes to creatives in the Renfrewshire community.

  3. Film Engagement Manager

    GMAC Film · May 2019 - Present

    I take the lead on development and engagement activity with the local filmmaking community, building relationships and developing curated events.

  4. Screenwriter - Feature Film

    BEAST AGENCY · Sep 2024 - Mar 2025

    The Buried - Rights acquired by Beast Agency (GB)

  5. Screenwriter - Feature Film

    SEA SHADOW (US) · Feb 2024 - Mar 2025

    The Wicked Within - Rights acquired by Sea Shadow (USA)

  6. Film Exhibition Producer

    REFRACTIVE COLLECTIVE · Dec 2023 - Jan 2025

    I delivered the Refractive film screening programme across various venues in Renfrewshire.

  7. Writer & Director - Feature Film

    DBW Films - STV Player · Jan 2023 - Nov 2024

    - Rights acquired by STV Player (GB) - Winner: Sweden Film Awards - BEST FEATURE FILM - Winner: Milan Independent Awards - BEST INDIE FILM - Winner: 8 & Halfilm Awards - BEST FEATURE FILM - Scored: 8/10 ON FILM MARKET HUB (Script)

  8. Casting Assistant

    Maddog 20/20 Casting · Jan 2018 - May 2019

    - Clients: Outlander, BBC, Ridley Scot Association, Comedy Central, Your Face Or Mine, Made In Chelsea, Crimewatch, BT Sport, Judge Rinder

  9. Crowd Assistant

    200 SVS · Nov 2016 - Jan 2019

    Productions included Hobbs & Shaw BBC Shetland Patrick Melrose

  10. Writer Director - Feature Film

    Wildcat Media - Shami Media Group - Amazon Prime · Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

    - Rights acquired and distributed by Shami Media Group on DVD & Amazon prime

  11. Stage Crew

    Crewtec · Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  12. Video Editor

    JD Sports Training Video · Nov 2013 - Jan 2014

  13. Runner

    Endemic Big Brother · Nov 2010 - Jan 2011

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Education and training

  1. From script to screen: introduction to how scripted content gets made

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · Mar 2025 - Present

    ScreenSkills Funded

  2. Work well series

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · Mar 2025 - Mar 2026

    ScreenSkills Funded

  3. ScreenSkills Training Passport

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · Mar 2025 - Mar 2026

    ScreenSkills Funded

  4. NFTS Script Reading & Reporting

    NFTS · May 2025 - May 2025

    This course aims to demystify the process of script analysis, sharpen your report writing skills and help you on your way to getting your first job in the industry.

  5. Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

    ScreenSkills Test · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  6. Best practices for training in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  7. Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  8. High-end TV scripted production paperwork

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

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

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  10. Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  11. Measuring mastery: knowledge test

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  12. VFX

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  13. Post production

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  14. The production office

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  15. Typical working day

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  16. Set etiquette

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  17. Your first day

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  18. How the set is run

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  19. Confidentiality

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  20. Who is in charge

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  21. Freelance life

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  22. How content gets made

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  23. Family tree

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  24. Stay well and thrive in ’25: how to keep creative, healthy and motivated

    ScreenSkills · Apr 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  25. How to make the transition from TV to digital

    ScreenSkills · Apr 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  26. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Jul 2020

    ScreenSkills Funded

  27. BA Filmmaking & Screenwriting TV / Film

    UWS Ayr Campus · Sep 2010 - May 2012

  28. HND Creative Industry TV / Film

    Cardonald College · Sep 2009 - May 2010

  29. NQ Media TV / FILM

    Cardonald college · Sep 2008 - May 2009

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Certificates

  • Best practices for training in the screen industries

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 10 Apr 2025

  • Work well series

    ScreenSkills Learning Series
    Issued 14 Mar 2025 · Expires 7 Mar 2026

  • Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 14 Mar 2025

  • Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

    ScreenSkills Test
    Issued 11 Mar 2025 · Expires 11 Mar 2027

  • High-end TV scripted production paperwork

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 10 Mar 2025

  • ScreenSkills Training Passport

    ScreenSkills Learning Series
    Issued 7 Mar 2025 · Expires 7 Mar 2026

  • Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 7 Mar 2025

  • Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 7 Mar 2025

  • From script to screen: introduction to how scripted content gets made

    ScreenSkills Learning Series
    Issued 5 Mar 2025

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HewittGary

HewittGary

Screenwriter (Film and TV Drama)


Location:
Glasgow / Scotland
Career stage:
Early

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV

Regions can work

  • Scotland

Download CV