Nick Bain
screenwriter, playwright, producer
Working CV
Welcome to my CV page,
Here you can find details of my previous projects so far for film, television and theatre. As you can see, I've worked on a very eclectic variety of projects and in a number of capacities. In time, I will add a link to each entry with further details of the projects and companies involved. In the meantime, please do contact me directly if you have any questions, require any further information or most importantly, should you be interested in hiring me either on a commission or to do a polish or script edit. (As you'll see from my CV, I am highly qualified and experienced in this area)
NB: All the stageplays listed here are fully available for staging.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters of Philosophy (Research Degree) Playwrighting Studies Birmingham University
Batchelor of Arts Degree Journalism Edinburgh Napier University
National Certificate Dramatic Arts Edinburgh Telford College
NON-PROJECT-BASED POSITIONS AND MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:
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University of Greenwich - Lecturer in Screenwriting |
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Kensington and Chelsea College - Sessional Lecturer in Media and Communications and Business studies Website: www.kcc.ac.uk |
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Project Education - Corporate Writer responsible for English written materials Academic mentor to arts students |
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Subtitledonline - Reviewer and contributor for foreign language film website |
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Combined Mind Artist's Collective |
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The Writer's Guild of Great Britain |
FILM CREDITS:
(Script Edit/polish)
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London Town - Written and Directed by Michael De'sioye. Produced by Matchstick films |
(Screenwriter)
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Coderman the Bollywood Movie – Directed by Navdeep Malhotra, Feature film project in production with EROS International Productions. Animated adventure starring |
(Screenwriter)
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Raju the Bollywood Movie - Directed by Aparna Upadaya, Feature film project in production with EROS International Productions. Animated adventure film based on the Raju the Auto Rickshaw Television Series. Scheduled for India-wide release summer 2011. |
(Script development/Production team)
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Trouble Sleeping – Directed by Robert Rae, Written by Ghazi Hussein, Produced by Makar Productions, Scottish Screen and the BBC. July – August 2007 Full Length Feature film. Shown at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in June 2008 and on BBC2 in Nov 2008. Winner: Scottish BAFTA Award - Best Screenplay, Best Film and Best Actor. |
(Screenwriter and Script Supervisor)
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One Less Driver – Directed by Alexa Shaw Champion, Produced by the Edinburgh College of Art – Short feature – April 2007, screened at the Brass Monkey Cinema, Edinburgh Film Festival - August 2008. |
(Actor)
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Mr Lewis – Short feature produced by Changefilms, Directed by Lousia Fielden. Shot June 2009. Screened at the BFI Winner: Best Short Film award in the BFI IMAX Dropshot Film Festival 2009 Winner: The Midlands Short Film Making Award - Falstaf Film Festival 2009 |
(Screenwriter, voiceover)
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Baxterbear Promotional Short – Edinburgh Scotland 2009 Watch the full animation HERE |
(Screenwriter)
One in One Out – Feature film based on a concept by Robert Andre
(Screenwriter)
Oil and Water – Feature film in development with Matchstick Film Productions.
TELEVISION CREDITS
In Production
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Owen the Operator - TV pilot directed and produced by Will Huggins. Produced by Panic Film Ltd. Shot in June 2009, in development with BBC3 March 2010. Futuristic science fiction suspense thriller. |
(Screenwriter)
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Coderman the TV Series - in post production, distributed by EROS International in association with Virgin Media. |
In Preproduction
(Screenwriter/researcher)
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Gothic Europe - Drama documentary with Wild Iris Productions. Exploring the myths and monsters of ancient Europe. |
THEATRE CREDITS
Completed Work
(Scriptwriter)
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The Divine Tales - Bright Lights and Dysentery - Directed by Hannah Daniel. Produced by Gemma Stone. Staged at the Edinburgh International Festival 2010.
Fest Magazine: 'The fast pace of the physical comedy, effervescent humour and knowing winks make this a very enjoyable hour of frivolous, unconventiuonal and confident theatre.'
Broadway Baby:'Beautifully designed, funny. The Divine tales is a fun and simple show whose chliched moral message is one with which we can all empathise.' |
(Script Editor/Fight Choreographer)
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Othello by William Shakespeare - Directed by Filiz Ozcan, produced by Pauline Nakiria in association with ArtsBeat Youth Company and TARA theatre. Staged february 2010. |
(Writer/Adaptor)
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Ali Babba and the Forty Thieves – Directed by Filiz Ozcan. Play developed for Tara Arts Youth Theatre. Staged November 2009. |
(Writer/Director)
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Ali Babba and the Forty Thieves – Pantomime developed for RFD Productions. Staged at Knox Theatre, Haddington December 2009. |
(Producer/director)
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Baxterbear’s Tales - One man show in association with Baxterbear Ltd and the Hilton Hotel Group. Staged August 2009 The List Magazine issue 637 Kelly Apter 'A very special occasion indeed' Read full review HERE |
(Writer/producer)
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Killing the Dream – Directed by Arni Kristjansson, Produced by Mixed Company in association with Tara Arts. Timeout recommended May 2009. Timeout Magazine: 'Hilarious' 'A quirky depiction of the actor's lot' British Theatre Guide: 'Smart and interesting' 'Worthwhile theatre' Read full reviews HERE View Production Gallery HERE |
(Editorial/script development)
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All for Honour – Written and directed by Filiz Ozcan, Produced by Tara Arts Theatre in association with The Prince´s Trust. November 2008. A play that addresses the burning issues of honour killings in the UK.
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(Writer)
The Fifth Horseman - Directed by Filiz Ozcan, Produced by the Blank Thorn Production Company. Short play performed at The Tara Arts Studio Theatre - May 2008.
(Writer/producer)
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Prints of Nominee: Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award 2007 The Scotsman Newspaper - Malcolm Jack: 'A humorous, farcical synthesis of events that spares neither hard-line extremists, wishy-washy liberals, obnoxious reporters or even god!' Read full reviews HERE The British Theatre Review - R Brodie: 'Engaging, fast paced and well performed' The Birmingham Post: 'One of the funniest plays at this year's festival' Three Weeks magazine: 'Cool, ironical, self-referential and consistantly amusing' |
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(Writer/co producer)
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Ethnic Tensions - Produced by Mixed Company, Directed by Mukul Ahmed. Short play performed at Theatre 503, |
(Writer (Adapter)/director)
Cinderella - Pantomime produced and staged by the Red Flame Dance Company,
(Writer/co-producer)
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Held Over - Produced by Mixed Company, Directed by Mukul Ahmed. Short play performed at Theatre 503, |
In Production
(Writer)
Dream Woman – Directed by Mukul Ahmed. Project for developmental slot with the National Theatre Studio.
(Writer)
(Writer)
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The Statue - Full length stage adaptation based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. In development for |
NB Credits, samples, reviews, further details and references for all projects available upon request.