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About
Hello! I'm an illustrator and graphic designer, with a BA (Hons) in Illustration. My other previous training includes the BFI VFX residential course, where I worked on a collaborative short film, and Annie Atkins' 'Design for Filmmaking' course, where I travelled to Dublin to learn the art of creating graphic props.
I've recently been onboarded as a ScreenSkills HETV art department trainee for the 2024/25 intake. I'm particularly eager to work in graphics, but I'm happy to contribute to any and all areas within the art department! Currently, I am working as an Assistant Art Director on BBC's EastEnders.
I have a full clean UK driver's license and a car (23+), and I'm open to travel or relocate for work. I'm excited to continue working in the art department and contribute where I can, so please take a look at my portfolio to see if I'm the right fit for your next project!
View my portfolio at: https://www.hannahwestall.com/
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Hannah Westall has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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Assistant Art Director
As an Assistant Art Director on EastEnders, my primary responsibilities include designing and creating graphics for props and set dressing, ensuring the smooth operation of the art department, and collaborating closely with designers and art directors.
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Work Experience: VFX / Post-Production Runner
During my one-week work experience at Black Kite Studios, I delved into the intricacies of studio operations. I not only gained valuable insights into the functioning of a post-production studio, but also had the opportunity to participate in Q&A sessions with industry professionals across various departments. These sessions included discussions with producers, VFX artists, 3D artists, 3D animators, 2D animators, and more. Outside of these sessions, I contributed in fulfilling running duties within the studio.
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Online Work Experience: 4Skills
This online work experience allowed me to explore a range of departments within television broadcasting; including consumer insight, social media, legal and compliance, sales and commissioning.
Education and training
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From script to screen: an introduction to how scripted content gets made
ScreenSkills Funded
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Getting into the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Production Safety Passport: Risk Management of Productions
ScreenSkills Trainee Finder
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HETV and Children's TV Trainee Finder 2024/25
ScreenSkills Funded
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
ScreenSkills Funded
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Work well series
ScreenSkills Funded
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Work well series
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
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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BBC Studios code of conduct
ScreenSkills Funded
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CV Building for New Entrants in High-end TV
ScreenSkills Funded
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HETV Trainee Finder 24/25: Behaviours on Set training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Mentoring for mentees
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to perform well in a screen industries interview
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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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to perform well in a screen industries interview
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to apply for work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to find work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to identify the right role for you in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to working in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Trainee Finder 2024/25 launch webinar
ScreenSkills Funded
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BA (Hons) Illustration
First Class Honours
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Workshop: Graphic Design For Filmmaking
On this course, I travelled to Dublin to learn how graphic props are made for film and TV. From this, I learned the foundations from which to create my own graphic prop projects, and got a good overall understanding of the art and graphics department. This included script analysis, legal considerations, and how different roles in the department collaborate.
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A Level Fine Art
A*
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A Level Media Studies
A*
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A Level History
B
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Course: Animation and VFX
On this week-long residential course, I collaborated with a team to create a short film where I played a key role in design and project management. During the course, I also attended and contributed to idea pitch sessions, developed my animation skills and received guidance on how to work as a freelancer. This experience has overall helped me improve my collaboration, communication, research, and analytical skills.
Certificates
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ScreenSkills Training Passport: BBC Studios
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Work well series
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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ScreenSkills Training Passport: BBC Studios
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Risk Management of Productions
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Mentoring for mentees
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From script to screen: an introduction to how scripted content gets made
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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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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
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Getting into the screen industries