Luca Smith

Able to plan and master new ideas, concepts and learn new roles quickly. Used to working under pressure and to deadlines with a commitment to Customer focus. Can communicate and influence effectively at all levels, as well as being energetic, highly motivated with the ability to achieve results.

Combines strong communicative and teamwork skills with a creative background in digital media, visual storytelling and brand presentation. Passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences and contributing to a positive brand image through both personal interaction and creative influence. Eager to build a career that blends customer engagement, retail operations and media driven marketing.

Level 6 - BA Hons Film, TV and Media Production (Top-Up) at Newcastle College University Centre (2024-01 – Present)

I studied at Newcastle College University Centre. This involved filming and producing a final project of a chosen subject and writing a dissertation on a subject related to the media industry and something you are passionate about.

NCG FdA Levels 4 and 5 Film, TV, and Media Production at Newcastle College University Centre (2022-01 – 2024-12)

• Year One NCG FdA level 4 - Academic study skills, film theory, Industry crafts, personal development, TV Industry practice, writing for the screen, content production, work related learning.
• Year Two NCG FdA level 5 - Advanced Industry crafts, advanced film theory, film marketing, showreel, professional development, work-based learning.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Creative Media Practice at Newcastle College (2020-01 – 2022-12)

I studied Creative Media at Newcastle College. This involved filming, editing, producing scripts as well as analysing short films, movie posters TV shows and trailers. I have also done analysing interview techniques for interviewing people/celebrities.

BTEC Level 2 Art and Design at Newcastle College (2019-01 – 2020-12)

I studied art and design. This involved the use of photoshop, illustrator, short film, and Adobe premiere pro. We also learned animation, investigative contextual referencing, graphic design briefs and visual art briefs, as well as recording for creative intentions in art and design.

Volunteer at Doctor Barnardo's (2023-08 – Present)

The work I do assists in giving back to the local community.

• Preparing stock including sorting
• Pricing
• Creating window displays
• Replenishing stock on the shop floor
• Till work & Customer Service
• Working as part of a Team
• Working in a varied and fast environment

Volunteer at Northern Stage Youth Club (2022-08 – 2022-08)

This was an event which was put on by Northern Stage. This was for the 'Best Summer ever' where young children spend time with volunteers doing summer-based activities.

Volunteer at Friends of Saltwell Park Community Group (2022-06 – 2022-06)

I made a short promotional video for the community group to use.

Work Experience at Theatre Royal (2018-01 – 2018-01)

I collaborated with other young people from around the region. We produced a 10-minute stop motion animation, which was put on for a live audience.

Work Experience at Marden High School (2018-01 – 2018-01)

I helped around the media studio and made a short film for the next years students who followed on behind me.

BA Hons in Film, TV and Media Production (Top-Up) – Newcastle College University Centre (2024-01 – 2025-12)

NCG FdA Levels 4 and 5 in Film, TV, and Media Production – Newcastle College University Centre (2022-01 – 2024-12)

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice – Newcastle College (2020-01 – 2022-12)

BTEC Level 2 in Art and Design – Newcastle College (2019-01 – 2020-12)

National Curriculum in French, History, Media Studies – Marden High School (2014-01 – 2019-12)