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Terry Sherwood

Calgary,AB

Summary

Member of HORROR WRITERS ASSOCIATION

Actively involved in reading Horror/SF media as pertains to Bram Stoker awards

Independent horror media, plus Film reviewer and print author with an eye for detail and passion fueled by curiosity of reading trends and film history. I deliver copy adherent to house styles plus for deadline and word count.

Keen interest in COMICS and the STAR TREK UNIVERSE.

Chaired panel discussions, presented panel lectures plus guested at conventions.

Presented Comic Censorship of the 1950, Classic Monsters and Meaning Today.,and Horror comics of the 1950s and Crime Comics.

Granted Media credentials to TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

INDEPENDANT FILM REVIEWER

FILM THREAT
08.2023 - Current
  • Connect with Film Threat site through Ryver after receiving password and access.
  • Select film or films to write on from material supplied by editor who published film summaries
  • Receive access to private screener not to be shared.
  • Write a review following guidelines in the writers and style guide for Film Threat.
  • Reviews must show rating that writer gives it. Rating or on Tomato Meter system for Rotten Tomatoes site as work is linked to that site.
  • Enter review on WordPress Film Threat site under Draft designation. Enter Director/Star information and three quotes from review to be used by the editor.
  • Do Fast Pass work which is rush reviews or timely work if necessary due to film release date of festival inclusion.

INDEPENDANT HORROR MEDIA REVIEWER

HORROR ASYLUM UK
04.2021 - Current
  • Receive film assignments from the editor in email form with a link.
  • Write a review from the supplied screener or physical copy.
  • Enter copy onto Horror Asylum Word press site under Draft. Include the designation review in the upload.
  • Pitch film ideas for possible review is available in North America and to be released in the UK at a later date

INDEPENDANT HORROR MEDIA REVIEWER

HORRORSCREAMS VIDEO VAULT
01.2021 - Current
  • Receive film assignments from the editor in email form with a link.
  • Write a review from the supplied screener or physical copy.
  • Enter copy onto Horrorscreamsvideo vault Word press site under Draft. Include the designation review in the upload.
  • Pitch film ideas for possible review is available in North America and to be released in the UK at a later date
  • Inform Editor of work completed

Contributing Writer

WE BELONG DEAD MAGAZINE AND BOOKS
01.2020 - Current
  • Connect with Editors remotely when notified that an assignment spreadsheet has been posted for a current issue or book project
  • Pitch article ideas for a magazine or work to be covered under the book subject matter.
  • Select work to be covered in a book such as film style or specific film.
  • Deliver a copy in an email to the editor following the format and length assigned to the project.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Dramatic Arts

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
01.1995

Skills

  • Proofreading of copy
  • Following format supplied
  • Follow directions from editor as to house style
  • Constant reading of works of Film History and theory plus magazines and sites to follow trends
  • Adhere to deadlines and word counts
  • Deliver timely work for rush assignments
  • Deliver Pitches for stories and film suggestions to be covered

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

INDEPENDANT FILM REVIEWER

FILM THREAT
08.2023 - Current

INDEPENDANT HORROR MEDIA REVIEWER

HORROR ASYLUM UK
04.2021 - Current

INDEPENDANT HORROR MEDIA REVIEWER

HORRORSCREAMS VIDEO VAULT
01.2021 - Current

Contributing Writer

WE BELONG DEAD MAGAZINE AND BOOKS
01.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Dramatic Arts

University of Calgary

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