Thomas Sa
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dedicated student and aspiring writer with a deep passion for creating captivating content and fostering audience engagement. Demonstrates exceptional talent in crafting dynamic narratives, informative articles, and persuasive copy that inspires readers and viewers alike. Aiming to further explore the rich world of arts and humanities, with a specific interest in pursuing a degree in Art History at the university level. Committed to honing creative skills, expanding knowledge, and making a meaningful impact in the realm of artistic expression.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Screenwriter and Pitch Analyst
Yellow Flower Films
11.2022 - Current
- Currently writing the film, “All Our Eggs In One Basket.”
- Successfully acquired over $60k in grants and investments from prestigious organizations, such as the Canada Council of the Arts, Ontario Council of the Arts, City of Ottawa, Caribbean Media Tales, and Telefilm.
- Collaborated with Director Iyore Edgebe to ensure the vision of the film is executed effectively.
- Edited screenplays based on executive feedback.
Assistant Writer
Footprint In The Sand
10.2022 - Current
- Assistant to Eno Akpan, author of the debut novel and audio drama, "Footprint in the Sand," scheduled for release in late 2023, under Social Mindset Productions.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging content.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and orally impactful stories under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
Screenwriter
University Of East London
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Wrote, coordinated, and developed the MFA (Master of Fine Art) research graduation film, "Blind Trust," at the University of East London with the support of the UEL Fine Arts department.
- Collaborated with a professional production team; playwright Liam Fitzgerald (the University of Northwestern), creative arts director Sabrina Wei, and award-winning actor and production manager, Anamika Srivastava.
- Successfully raised over $3000 through public support and crowdfunding platforms to finance the production of the film.
Education
IB Diploma / Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Colonel By Secondary School
Gloucester, ON07.2026
Skills
- Active Listening
- Email Communication
- Deadline Attainment
- Editing/Proofreading
- Optimize Language Usage
- Reading Comprehension
- Trilingual (fluent in English, Korean, and French)
- Organization
- Microsoft Office
- Fluent in Python, CSS, and HTML
Accomplishments
- Recognized for exceptional writing skills in the 2021 Immerse Education Essay Competition, selected as one of the highest calibers of entries; invited to attend a summer programme at the University of Oxford.
- Represented the school in the highly competitive 2019 New Brunswick Provincial Math Competition and achieved top placements; invited to participate in a prestigious summer program hosted by the University of Moncton.
Timeline
Screenwriter
University Of East London
02.2023 - 05.2023
Screenwriter and Pitch Analyst
Yellow Flower Films
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Writer
Footprint In The Sand
10.2022 - Current
IB Diploma / Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Colonel By Secondary School
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