I am a 27 year old photographer and filmmaker with over six years of training and experience behind a camera in different roles.
As a neurodiverse filmmaker I am captivated by the emotion in film and our drive to make them. When joining a project I understand the emotional motivation we often have for our work, and will find a way to empathise with the director and connect to their vision.
I studied my undergraduate degree in Creative & Professional Writing and Film Studies and went on to study my postgraduate Masters degree at Sheffield Hallam University in Filmmaking, where my focus was camera operation, and achieved a distinction.
My feature film pitch 'Red Velvet Time Machine' was selected as a Finalist in the South East Regional Film Festival, and my short film Knots Untie has screened at a selection of local film events.
I curated the Black Bird Film Festival which ran for two consecutive years in 2018 and 2019, and raised money for The Sophie Lancaster Foundation and Crisis, respectively.
I am currently working on a research proposal for my PHD application to the University of Birmingham and seeking paid or voluntary entry level roles on professional TV and film productions, or DOP/camera operator positions on student and micro budget productions.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
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Operating Black Magic/RED/Sony/DSLR cameras
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Multi-camera set-ups and assembling equipment
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Manual Focus Pulling
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Directing talent
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Lighting & Grip
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Casting & Auditioning
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Child Performance Licensing
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Special Effects Make-up (basic)
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Adobe Suite
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DJI Drone operation
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Working under pressure
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Qualified First Aider
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MAC/PC fluent
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Ronin Gimbal Experience
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Delegating tasks
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Working independantly and as part of a team
EDUCATION & TRAINING
2018 - MA Filmmaking (Distinction)
Sheffield Hallam University
2017 - Runner Training
The Production Guild
2015 - BA (Hons) Creative & Professional Writing and Film Studies (2:1)
University of Wolverhampton
2014 - Camera/Lighting/SFX/Editing/Colour Grading
London Academy of Media, Film & TV
2012 - Creative Media Production (Distinction)
Birmingham Metropolitan College
PRAISE & REVIEWS
Knots Untie
“Hackett’s story here is one that is clearly deeply personal to her, but it’s one that has a lot of touches that have the potential to reach out to anyone who takes the time out of their day to watch it, which is where I believe it’s greatest strengths lie.” - Midlands Movies
Jay Bird
“For all its impeccable black and white aesthetic, is keen to broaden the viewer’s colour scheme when it comes to our rigid perceptions of people.” - Movie Marker
“Hackett writes and creates her characters with care, showing each character’s flaws alongside their strengths. With a great score, rich characters and a unique look, Jay Bird is worth checking out.” - Midland Movies
PUBLICATIONS
Tim Burtons Bodies (2021)
Edinbrugh University Press
Chapter 18 - Asexuality & Social Anxiety: The Perils of A Peculiar Body
The 100 Daze (2021)
Lulu
A collection of photographs documenting the coronavirus lockdown of 2020.
Photo credits: Blue Jay Photography
