Filmmaker. Storyteller.
Future Strategist.
Alice Kitson
I’m a filmmaker and creative professional currently studying Filmmaking BA (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University. I am particularly interested in the relationship between creativity, audiences and commercial outcomes.
I don't like waiting for opportunities. I make opportunities. Alongside my filmmaking degree, I've independently developed my marketing knowledge, built strategic projects, experimented with social content, been screened in HOME cinema, and sought professional industry experience.
What I Do
Film | Video | Editing | Storytelling | Visual Communication
CREATIVE
Advertising | Digital Marketing | Content | Brand Communication
COMMERCIAL
STRATEGIC
Creative Strategy | Market Research | Commercial & Audience Thinking
Experience and highlights
Now:
I am currently seeking a 12-month industrial placement to commence around July 2027. I am highly motivated to build my career in Marketing, utilising my background and experience in digital marketing, filmmaking, business, and graphic design.
Oct 2026-present:
I am currently working as a Social Media Marketing Intern at Manchester Metropolitan University, particularly focusing on the Social Media Marketing of their School Of Digital Arts (SODA). This includes planning, designing, creating, and writing copy, as well as uploading and managing their pages. I work primarily with their Instagram, LinkedIn, and Website.
Aug-Sep 2026:
Independently, I carried out a social media experiment that looked into the question: "Can I use organic TikTok content to build brand awareness and engagement while transitioning an established creator account into a marketing-focused brand?". You can see more details of this on my Marketing & Strategy Page.
August 2026:
I finalised and achieved my certifications in Digital Marketing and Social Media Marketing through HubSpot Academy. You can see more details of these on my Certifications Page.
Summer 2026:
Independently, I created a short, speculative marketing strategy for Lucy & Yak. I worked with a brief, researched their current target audience, carried out primary research for their new target audience, created a strategy, and planned for how the campaign could be tracked after release. You can see more details of this on my Marketing & Strategy Page.
June 2026:
I worked with a local indie artist to plan, shoot, and edit a music video for their upcoming single. I worked on location to shoot the footage, before editing it with their soundtrack to make a cohesive video that matched their branding and style. You can see more details of this on my Film Portfolio Page.
April 2026:
At BBC Sport, I gained first-hand insight into professional production and how large-scale broadcasting teams work by shadowing a Technical Resource Manager for the live broadcasting of the Snooker Championships.
March 2026:
I created an independent documentary on my own exploring the interconnected love between three generations of women in December 2025. In march of 2026, this was selected and screened at Manchester's HOME cinema.
March 2026:
I attended an industry event ran by The Royal Television Society. I completed a workshop in Innovation & Technologies with Dock10 Studios, learning about the use of green screens and digital environments with live broadcasting of news, game shows, and more.
January 2026:
I worked with Denton business Pups & Dreams to create a short brand-storytelling documentary about the founding of the business, and its owner. My position was the director and editor.
December 2025:
I was hired as a freelancer by RiffRaff Events to plan, film, and edit short omni-channel marketing reels to advertise their brand. I worked on-site at two events and edited at home with DaVinci Resolve. I also learned skills in negotiation, communication, and managing a situation where they were in breach of contract.
Sep 2025 - Present
Studying at Manchester Metropolitan University towards a BA (Hons) Filmmaking Degree. Here I have learned skills in all areas of film production, worked in teams and on my own, created multiple short films, and expanded my technical skillset in equipment and software.
2023-2025:
I earned a UAL Level 3 diploma in Graphic Design with Milton Keynes College. Here I worked with live clients on briefs that involved logo design, rebranding, and marketing campaigns. I worked with companies and organisations that include CrowdStrike, Thames Valley Police, and Rochelle White Communications.
April 2023:
At Denbigh Sixth Form, I studied Media, Sociology, Business, and Fine Art. But most notably, I wrote a dissertation exploring the question: "To what extent does advertising have on women in society?" where I achieved an A*.
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