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Alexander Katz

MA Drama Writing Student


Biography

Alex studies Dramatic Writing at BOVTS. He achieved his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, at New York University, in English and American Literature, as well as Creative Writing. He’s worked various internships and jobs, from those in the arts β€” a semester with a production company in London, a semester as script supervisor for student short films at the University of Florida β€” to others focused on social justice β€” a summer teaching at-risk kids, another on outreach for Save the Children, political canvassing, etc. He writes for stage and screen, and was a finalist in Scriptwriters & Co’s recent short play contest.

It was always stressed that the contacts you make during your training are incredibly important, and your classmates are likely to end up being on set alongside you in the future. After working with a director of photography on one of the School’s short films, I was invited to work on a project with him outside of Bristol - proving that the professionals we meet via the School, may one day give us a call to action! Muir McFadden, Technical Graduate