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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.
Experience
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Screenwriter - Feature Film
- Rights acquired – Cross Pictures (USA)
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Screenwriting Lecturer
In Partnership with the University of the West of Scotland Refractive are working towards delivering classes to creatives in the Renfrewshire community.
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Film Engagement Manager
I take the lead on development and engagement activity with the local filmmaking community, building relationships and developing curated events.
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Screenwriter - Feature Film
The Buried - Rights acquired by Beast Agency (GB)
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Screenwriter - Feature Film
The Wicked Within - Rights acquired by Sea Shadow (USA)
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Film Exhibition Producer
I delivered the Refractive film screening programme across various venues in Renfrewshire.
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Writer & Director - Feature Film
- 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)
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Casting Assistant
- Clients: Outlander, BBC, Ridley Scot Association, Comedy Central, Your Face Or Mine, Made In Chelsea, Crimewatch, BT Sport, Judge Rinder
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Crowd Assistant
Productions included Hobbs & Shaw BBC Shetland Patrick Melrose
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Writer Director - Feature Film
- Rights acquired and distributed by Shami Media Group on DVD & Amazon prime
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Stage Crew
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Video Editor
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Runner
Education and training
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From script to screen: introduction to how scripted content gets made
ScreenSkills Funded
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Work well series
ScreenSkills Funded
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
ScreenSkills Funded
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NFTS Script Reading & Reporting
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.
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Best practices for training in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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High-end TV scripted production paperwork
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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Measuring mastery: knowledge test
ScreenSkills Funded
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VFX
ScreenSkills Funded
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Post production
ScreenSkills Funded
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The production office
ScreenSkills Funded
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Typical working day
ScreenSkills Funded
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Set etiquette
ScreenSkills Funded
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Your first day
ScreenSkills Funded
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How the set is run
ScreenSkills Funded
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Confidentiality
ScreenSkills Funded
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Who is in charge
ScreenSkills Funded
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Freelance life
ScreenSkills Funded
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How content gets made
ScreenSkills Funded
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Family tree
ScreenSkills Funded
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Stay well and thrive in ’25: how to keep creative, healthy and motivated
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to make the transition from TV to digital
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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BA Filmmaking & Screenwriting TV / Film
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HND Creative Industry TV / Film
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NQ Media TV / FILM
Certificates
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Best practices for training in the screen industries
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Work well series
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
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High-end TV scripted production paperwork
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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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From script to screen: introduction to how scripted content gets made