Sophie Scotchford
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Sophie Scotchford

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Sophie Scotchford
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Sophie Scotchford

ProducerUnited Kingdom
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A reliable, highly motivated, super organised individual with extensive production experience and interchangeable skills between the events, theatre and TV industries. My experience includes ceremonial, immersive, corporate, theatrical, experiential, commercial, music and festival work.
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    Assistant ProducerBirmingham Ceremonies
     - Birmingham, United KingdomFreelance
    I played an integral role in producing the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies, working in close collaboration with the Creative Directors. My responsibilities included creating and managing essential documents like project plans, creative concepts, and rehearsal schedules. I oversaw the entire production department, managing aspects such as costume, props, casting, professional dancers, stage management, and creatives. Notably, I personally auditioned and casted over 100 individuals for the show. Assistant Producer – Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony, Mar-Aug 2022 Production Coordinator - Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, Mar 2021-Jul 2022 Artists worked with include: Ozzy Osborne, Apache Indian, Beverley Knight, Dexys, Goldie, Jacob Banks, Jaykae, Jorja Smith, Laura Mvula, Mahalia, Musical Youth, Panjabi MC, The Selecter and UB40
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    Project AssociateGBA
     - Birmingham, United KingdomFull Time
    At GBA I assisted produce large-scale productions up to £40mil+ and managed my own projects up to £1mil. Through this experience, I honed my expertise in scheduling, budget management, supplier management, casting and delivering compelling creative concepts. My experience includes: Event & Immersive Experience: Associate Production Manager – Falmouth International Arts Festival, Sept-Oct 2023 Producer – Layered Reality Immersive Experience Film, Voice Over and Promo Shoots, July-Oct 2023 Project Manager – Ozzy the Mechanical Bull installation into Birmingham New Street Station, Jan-July 2023 Tech Project Coordinator - Eurovision Song Contest Liverpool, Jan-May 2023 Production Associate - Secret Cinema OMEGA James Bond 60th Anniversary Product Launch, Nov 2022 Senior Production Coordinator - See Monster Drone Show, Aug 2022 Production Coordinator - Paramount+ Drone Show, May-Jun 2022 Production Coordinator / Stage Manager - Queens Batton Relay Launch, Oct 2021 Production Coordinator - Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games ‘One Year to Go’ Drone Show, Jul 2021 Theatre Experience: Project Associate – Stranger Things: The First Shadow, July-Dec 2023 Production Associate – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Jan-June 2023
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    Creative Events Management BA (First Class Honors)Falmouth University
     - Falmouth, United Kingdom
    Grade: First Class Grade: First Class Activities and societies: Founder and Captain of Jazz and Lyrical Dance Society | Captain of Ballet Society Activities and societies: Founder and Captain of Jazz and Lyrical Dance Society | Captain of Ballet Society Live Events Produced: Multi-sensory Pop-Up Marketing Experience, Promotional Production, Virtual Reality Escape Room, Performing Arts Showcase Clients: Southwestern Distillery, Doughnut Addiction