Hi, I'm Alicia!
My passion for filmmaking began during my adolescence, where I grew to love human-led storytelling.
Growing up as a Black woman in a seaside city, I felt that the characters I saw on screen never truly represented me. This is why I'm now driven to creating stories that champion representation and authenticity. I'm an aspiring producer-director seeking entry-level work in the production department, both within the realms of scripted and unscripted HETV.
Throughout my educational journey, I have specialised in producing and casting and deeply enjoy connecting talents from diverse backgrounds with meaningful stories and roles. I am confident team leader with strong interpersonal, scheduling and big-picture-thinking skills. My proudest achievement is Bossman Shop, where I managed the casting of six key talents from the local community, engaging with local drama schools and students, community centres and identifying new faces through street casting.
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Set in 2099 Britain, "Birdcage" is a tale of brotherhood following two dark-skinned brothers on their journey to see the sea for the first time. Backdropped against a bleak dystopian world in which dark-skinned civilians are targeted by failed AI.
A bold, high-concept ad celebrating women's sexual health. Pleasure, Rhythm, Choice is a forward-thinking campaign designed to empower women by encouraging confidence and ownership over their sexual health journeys. Carrying a condom is a choice rooted in self-care and autonomy.
Shot on 16mm film, "Banish the Fear" is an educational advert surrounding queer sexual health and condom use. It follows Rue, a young queer character who is plagued by the misconceptions of LGBTQIA+ sex, which manifest as ghostly apparitions.
"CONTACT" is a romance realist film inspired from a true Bristolian story. Shot on location in Bristol, it follows HIV-Positive Nia who finds love in the most unlikely place with a flower stall owner outside her clinic.
An unapologetic student documentary following Xanthe Kween and the House of Bousse, as they prepare to host their first Trans for Trans (T4T) event amid Britain's current Transgender Crises.
Shot on location in Picton Stores, Montpelier, "Bossman Shop" is a light-hearted corner shop comedy following lovable shop owner Mery as he juggles a tricky crossword and a stream of curious customers, who might just have the answers he needs.
