Divina Samtani
Toronto
Summary
Passionate about storytelling, I'm equipped with a solid track record of supporting writing projects and improving content quality. Contributed to various successful writing initiatives, emphasizing team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Known for exceptional organizational skills and effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Writing Assistant
Scriptwriter, Anne Tait
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed and pitched story ideas to my mentor.
- Edited and proofread drafts of scripts and movie pitches.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful storytelling elements for my mentor.
Writing Assistant
Women in Film and Television Mentorship Program
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Ideated my own pilot scripts and storytelling arcs based on Mentor's TV project
- Collaborated with Mentor to develop compelling material for her project
Class Assistant
Humber College X Victoria College Writing Program
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced student participation by supporting interactive activities and group projects in the classroom.
- Facilitated effective communication between the students and teacher, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Production Assistant
Hong Kong Hoods (Media)
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared production reports, summarizing daily activities and progress for review.
- Conducted research for location scouting to identify suitable filming sites.
Production Manager
Own Academy Media
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to achieve project milestones.
- Oversaw and collaborated on writing the content scripts.
- Developed my Adobe Premiere Pro editing skills to produce consistent and high quality videos.
Writing Assistant
Scriptwriter, Mika Watkins
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided constructive feedback on written work, helping my mentor refine their ideas and strengthen their script.
Intern Reporter
South China Morning Post's 'Young Post'
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Contributed and pitched ideas at weekly editorial meetings.
- Covered the 2019 Hong Kong political protests.
Journalist Intern
Jumpstart Magazine
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Enhanced article quality by conducting thorough research and fact-checking before submission.
- Developed strong relationships with sources to gain exclusive insights for reporting purposes.
- Contributed to the publication''s credibility by adhering to ethical standards in reporting practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in English, Minors in Cinema And Philosophy
University of Toronto
Toronto11-2025
Skills
- Resillience
- Problem solving
- Flexibility
- Digital literacy
- Interpersonal communication
- Decking/presentations
Accomplishments
- Winner of SCMP Winter Short Story Competition, April 2018
Timeline
Writing Assistant
Scriptwriter, Anne Tait
07.2024 - 11.2024
Class Assistant
Humber College X Victoria College Writing Program
07.2023 - 07.2023
Writing Assistant
Women in Film and Television Mentorship Program
04.2023 - 10.2023
Production Assistant
Hong Kong Hoods (Media)
06.2022 - 08.2022
Writing Assistant
Scriptwriter, Mika Watkins
10.2019 - 10.2019
Intern Reporter
South China Morning Post's 'Young Post'
06.2019 - 07.2019
Journalist Intern
Jumpstart Magazine
07.2018 - 08.2018
Production Manager
Own Academy Media
07.2017 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Major in English, Minors in Cinema And Philosophy
University of Toronto
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