Tom Goulter

I am an experienced creative professional with a postgraduate education in writing, filmmaking and post-production. I am excited by storytelling, the changing field of media production and authorship, and interesting thinking wherever it can be found. I am motivated by a drive to do great work while learning new skills and gaining experience.

Key skills: 

Video editing, scriptwriting, copywriting, web journalism, directing for stage and screen

Education history: 

Victoria University

[2008]

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Master's Degree in Scriptwriting/Creative Writing from the International Institute of Modern Letters, Victoria University’s Creative Writing faculty. Studied and performed practical work in development, writing and script analysis for theatre, film, television and radio. Graduated with Merit.

The Film School

[2006]

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Studied writing, directing, producing, editing, script development and cinematography. Awarded Trust Board Prize. Developed and wrote two of the year’s three thesis films.

Hagley Theatre Company

[2006]

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Studied writing, directing, producing, editing, script development and cinematography. Awarded Trust Board Prize. Developed and wrote two of the year’s three thesis films.

Year of Graduation: 
2008
Formal qualifications: 

Master's Degree, Scriptwriting/Creative Writing. Certificate in Film and TV Production. Diploma in Writing, Acting and Directing for Stage and Screen.

Work history: 

Future Publishing

[ongoing]

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Contributing writer for Gamesradar.com, Future Publishing's international video games website. Responsible for pitching, developing and supplying text and images for features and news articles on gaming, movies and music.

PopMatters

[ongoing]

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Guest contributor for pop culture analysis blog PopMatters.

The Kartel

[2010]

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Founding journalist and features writer for gaming website, responsible for interviewing industry professionals, developing and publishing feature stories.

Demand Media

[2009-2010]

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Articles writer for Ehow and About.com, specialising in technical writing pertaining to film, TV, video, computer software and games consoles.

CWA New Media

[2006-2009]

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In charge of video suite, with active duties in video editing, dialogue arrangement, picture grading, sound and video effects. Worked directly with clients including UNESCO, the Ministry of Education, University of Waikato, Comvita, and the Royal Society. Produced and mastered for a wide range of standards and formats in new media and traditional distribution mediums.

Fairfax Media

[2008]

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Directed and edited a viral promo video for Fairfax’s 2008 Election website. Brought the project in ahead of time and under budget.

New Zealand

Film Commission

[2008]

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Interned at the New Zealand Film Commission. Provided coverage on scripts in development. Attended and contributed to meetings for several NZ films currently in development.

Flicks.co.nz [2007-2008]

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Film reviewer and news journalist for NZ’s largest commercial cinema website.

The Film School

[2006-2007]

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Developed, wrote and directed the New Zealand Film & Television School’s promotional DVD. Taught Digital Editing and MacOS classes.

Museum of New Zealand

Te Papa Tongariro [2006]

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Performed editing, picture grading and visual effects on the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongariro's full-length documentary, Kereru: The World of the New Zealand Wood Pigeon.

Wellington Fringe Festival

[2006]

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Developed, shot and edited a series of promotional videos for acts involved in the Festival. These were shown on NZ national television.

Contact details: 

Phone: 027 631 7279

Email: tom@filmdottom.com

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