Anna Southgate
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Anna Southgate

Screenwriter-Director / Script EditorLondon, United Kingdom
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Anna Southgate

Screenwriter-Director / Script EditorLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Anna started screenwriting 20 years ago for a BBC Radio 4 and BBC 2 (TV) satirical sketch show. Since then she has written shorts, features, web and TV series, and for the stage. She is currently developing a slate of VR projects. (www.movrshaker.com) As a Script Editor, Anna has worked with the BFI, international TV and Film producers and supported a diverse range of writing talent – from Nicholl Fellowship award-winning screenwriters to best-selling authors. In 2018-9 she was consultant on a Stand-Up show for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which went on to enjoy a National Tour and 2 runs at London’s Soho Theatre. Each year, Anna is Creative Director of a live event with audiences of over 800 people. She is also an award-winning Director who has worked with BAFTA and Oscar-winning talent as well as the National Youth Theatre.
Projects
  • BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal
    BBC Radio 4 Charity AppealI wrote a BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal for www.projecthelloworld.org, made on the charity’s behalf by Stephen Fry
  • The Conversation 2015 - 2020
    The Conversation 2015 - 2020An annual live event for the Helen Bamber Foundation hosted by Emma Thompson, with guest speakers including actor Colin Firth, artist Anish Kapoor, broadcaster James Naughtie and journalist Fergal Keane
  • In Our Own Words - Detention
    In Our Own Words - DetentionA short film for the Helen Bamber Foundation starring Adele Leonce. Voiced over by HBF clients - survivors of human trafficking and torture - who demand an end to the UK's policy of indefinite detention for asylum seekers.
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Work history
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    Creative DirectorThe Helen Bamber Foundation
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    I am Creative Director of the charity’s annual fundraising event ‘The Conversation’
Skills
  • Writing
  • Comedy
  • Directing
  • Producing
  • Events
  • Drama
  • Charity
  • Story
  • Content Creative
  • Complex Projects