About
Enthusiastic film graduate and film programmer, with a strong background in film studies and hands-on production experience, seeking work experience in the Assistant Director, Assistant Producer or Script Supervisor departments.
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Katia Hiver has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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BFI Film Academy Young Programmer
Organising the BFI Future Film Festival 2025 (selecting films, organising events and screenings), hosting live interviews with filmmakers, providing weekly film recommendations, supporting marketing efforts Creating and hosting an event for the BFI London Film Festival as part of the LFF for Free programme (“The Feminine Urge to Twist the Knife: Healing through body horror”)
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Festival assistant
Supporting logistical arrangements, engaging with attendees and coordinating with cinema professionals Box office assistant (supervising ticket sales)
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Filmmaker
Making a commissioned short experimental film: reinterpreting 1930s Workers Film & Photo League footage, using Super 8mm film for a 2025 exhibition at Four Corners
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Script supervisor
Tracking the continuity of the short film, updating the script, assisting the crew, taking notes
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Photographer
Taking pictures of the panellists and overall event for commercial purposes (“Goethe Institute event: AI Translation Slam”)
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Script Supervisor
Tracking the continuity of the short film, updating the script, assisting the crew, taking notes
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Filmmaker
Produced and shot a short advertisement, highlighting their mission and impact Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Yca-Ja3-GE&t=1s
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Producer's Assistant
Supported all stages of production, including creating call sheets, casting, contributing to production design, scheduling, booking venues, contacting talent, and ensuring smooth on-set operations.
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Waiter
Accommodating customer needs in a fast-paced environment
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Scuba Diving Instructor
SSI Assistant Instructor, React Right Certified (First Aid), customer service, sales management, communication and instruction to people of diverse backgrounds
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Short film pre-selector
Curating short films according to the vision and values of the festival, understanding diverse cinematic visions and storytelling techniques
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Runner
Assisting the crew on the music video shoot of local metal band Link: https://youtu.be/wQ3lIHMFwVE?si=HKS2L7n0NkcMT7xJ
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Photographer/Videographer
Photographer and videographer for commercial purposes
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Volunteer steward
Cinema management: logistics, customer service and communication
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Intern
Location assistant manager: event coordination, customer service and communication (providing assistance, managing last-minute schedule changes, managing Q&As)
Education and training
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Movie Magic Scheduling for Children's live action TV
ScreenSkills Funded
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AI for TV development: introduction to generative AI for inspiration, research and assets
ScreenSkills Funded
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Unscripted TV development researcher training programme - introductory webinar
ScreenSkills Funded
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BA Film Studies
In partnership with the London Film School filmmaking module, giving a general range of knowledge of all film departments
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How to perform well in a screen industries interview
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to find work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded