Hannah Cutting

Hannah Cutting

Mid-level Producer / 11 yrs

London, UK

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Work History
  • Producer / Production Manager

    Freelance

    June 2019 - Present
    London, United Kingdom

    Freelance producing and production management for brands such as CIROC, Fever Tree and Ketel One. Working with agencies including A+.

  • Producer

    tippl

    September 2019 - December 2019
    London, United Kingdom

    This diverse role entailed managing content creation for brands such as Hendrick’s and Discarded. From concept development and scriptwriting to delivery, I worked closely with the executive producer, clients and a strong network of industry contacts to produce bold, imaginative content. I created budgets and schedules for both small and large-scale projects and ensured that clear communication was maintained between a wide range of stakeholders, keeping projects on track.

  • Producer

    Symmetry Media

    June 2017 - May 2019
    Sydney, Australia

    As the senior in-house Producer at Symmetry Media, I managed the day-to-day production from concept development, pitching and account management to hiring crew and managing the creative process through to post-production. Whether high value TVC campaigns and cinema ads, smaller brand content and corporate video, animation videos or enormous motion art installation pieces, I consistently juggled multiple projects and priorities to ensure successful delivery and happy clients, and managed our in-house team of directors, shooters, editors and junior production staff.

    Symmetry Media is a creative film + digital production company specialising in branded content.

  • Studio Manager

    Eskimo

    October 2015 - June 2017
    Sydney, Australia

    In a bustling, award-winning creative agency, the role of Studio Manager utilised initiative, organisation and flexibility to ensure a smooth-running and productive studio. This largely autonomous role entailed independent problem-solving which developed creative thinking, experience and determination, leading to regularly implementing and managing new procedures, and prioritising amongst multiple time-sensitive tasks. Responsibilities included overarching studio administration such as capacity and traffic management, timesheet monitoring, event management, accounting and finance support including managing petty cash, monthly credit card reconciliation and processing expense claims, liaising with suppliers, and HR support. Role also included copywriting, editing and proof-reading, personal mentorship from the Content Director, and regular production support for creative teams, including research, shoot production and casting.

  • Production Assistant

    Twig Education

    June 2014 - December 2014
    London, United Kingdom

    Production Assistant for 'Reach Out CPD'. Role included booking contributors, crew and locations, writing scripts, call sheets and risk assessment, participating in creative brainstorms, acting as Runner/shot logger on shoots, monitoring production budget and maintaining production spreadsheets, managing data wrangling, transcribing films, assisting the Producer/Director and Production Manager, acting as P/D or camera operator on some shoots. Trained in Production Management under Jude Winstanley. Twig World is a dynamic digital content producer of high-quality factual films for the online/educational sectors.

  • Production Runner

    BBC Television

    November 2014 - November 2014

    Location Runner for BBC One's 'Fern Britton Meets'. Role included liaising with staff and contributors, ensuring safe return of hired equipment, handling petty cash and receipts, carrying kit, booking transport and providing refreshments for contributors and crew.

  • Office Manager

    Twig Education

    November 2013 - June 2014

    Office Manager for the London office of Twig World Ltd. Role entailed working closely with UK & International sales and marketing teams to ensure smooth running of the office and to provide essential administrative and reprographic support, being the first point of contact for office logistics and queries, managing the production of marketing and sales material collateral, supporting management of trade show and presentation event logistics, organising business travel/accommodation, representing the company at national events, and financial support including credit card management and reconciliation. Twig World Ltd is a dynamic digital content producer of high-quality short-form factual films for the online/educational sectors.

  • Production Assistant

    Remedy Productions

    October 2013 - November 2013
    London, United Kingdom

    Month’s internship with Remedy Productions (within the Argonon group), primarily working on sport entertainment program ‘StaRated’. Role divided between studio and office. Office work included researching and writing for scripts, sourcing and cataloguing stills and managing spreadsheets and records. Studio work included camera operation, cable bashing, and autocue operation.

  • Administration Officer

    Lloyds Banking Group

    December 2012 - June 2013
    Haywards Heath

    Administrative role within the HBOS Private Banking Account Maintenance team. Working within a fast-paced office, the position entails managing a variety of responsibilities, handling highly sensitive information, prioritising to meet strict deadlines, liaising with other offices and frequent training to expand personal development.

  • Production Assistant Intern

    amber entertainment

    April 2011 - April 2011
    London, United Kingdom

    Primary role entailed reading and assessing potential film screenplays or books for adaptation, collating relevant information and writing reports on the suitability of the product. Also developed some script editing skills. General administration work included maintaining a tidy and organised office, personally delivering portfolios to offices around the city, making phone calls to businesses, running errands and a variety of research.

  • Production Assistant Intern

    North One Television

    October 2005 - October 2005
    London, United Kingdom

    Role included writing reports, research and transcripting. Reference: “Incredibly impressed with the standard of [Hannah’s] work … She can be assured of a glowing reference from North One”, Kirsty Easton.

Education
  • BA (Hons) in Film and English

    University of Southampton

    2009 - 2012