Holly Baker

Enthusiastic Film Studies graduate seeking a career in the Film and Television industry. Looking for a new challenge after volunteering and working in several roles within the Film industry: including assisting in running events and also writing professionally. I am thoroughly experienced in independent research from writing my undergraduate dissertation. I am hoping to apply this passion to the production of fresh informational Film and Television.

Film Critic - UK Film Review

(2025-01)

I write professional, in-depth, researched reviews about up and coming Films and TV shows, these are published on one of the UK's largest online Film criticism magazines.

• Work under pressure to deadlines set by my employer in order to keep up with the release schedule.

Cinema Host - Phoenix Picturehouse

(2025-01)

Welcome customers, clients, and guest speakers to a cherished, historical Oxford cinema.

• Maintain the smooth running of screenings during busy periods, keep to professional Picturehouse standards, handle technical issues.

Festival Runner - FrightFest

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Keep up the buzzing festival atmosphere, ensured smooth running of cinema walk-ins, talks, photoshoots, and celebrity book signings.
• Stayed vigilant of constant movements in large busy crowds at the London hotspot of Leicester Square, welcomed attendees from all around the world.

Recreation Assistant - Serco Leisure

(2025-01)

• Responsible for arriving early to open the pool, keeping customers safe and attended to, and maintaining the cleanliness of the site.
• Balancing multiple jobs and passions, staying on top of fitness and lifeguard training, covering reception and duty manager tasks.

BA - Literature and Film (Hons) - Warwick University (2022-09 - 2025-06)

A Levels - English, Psychology and History - Gosford Hill School Sixth Form (2020-09 - 2022-06)