Abigail Long

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Script Editor - THE RAPTURE

Mammoth Screen

Jun 2025 - Current (1 year 1 month)

Script Editor - THE SPLIT

SISTER

Feb 2024 - Aug 2024 (7 months)

Script Editor for Abi Morgan on acclaimed returning series THE SPLIT: BARCELONA for Sister / BBC One, working with EPs Jane Featherstone and Lucy Dyke, and producer Jennie Fava. - Supporting the writer with storylining and character development in story meetings and writing detailed and constructive notes. Discussing drafts, analysing story elements, contributing to written and verbal headline and scene notes on each draft in conjunction with Executive Producers. - Continually checking scripts for logic problems and inconsistencies, and suggesting fixes or alternatives. Helping to brainstorm solutions for production challenges. Liaising between execs, HODs, cast and crew to proactively address and resolve any script-related concerns. - Writ

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Scripted Development Editor & Story Researcher

Nov 2022 - Current (3 years 8 months)

Junior Script Editor - WHO IS ERIN CARTER?

Left Bank Pictures Ltd.

Mar 2022 - Oct 2022 (8 months)

Junior Script Editor on WHO IS ERIN CARTER?, 8-part drama written by Jack Lothian for Left Bank Pictures / Netflix -- and the 3rd most-watched show on Netflix globally from July-December 2023. - Providing clear verbal and written notes to the writer in conjunction with the development team and execs. - Continually reviewing drafts for story continuity, proactively liaising with all departments across production. Helping to brainstorm solutions for production challenges and communicating key information to the writer. - Writing script documents as required: episode synopses, story days and times, and breakdowns for the producer and directors. - Responsible for script delivery, proofing, writing amendment memos. - Compiling subject-specific a

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Reader - Scripted Drama

Dec 2021 - Mar 2022 (4 months)

Freelance Reader for Esperanto Filmoj, Urban Myth Films, Dancing Ledge Productions, Nine Daughters, and Hat Trick Mercurio. Providing clear and insightful analyses of the strengths and suitability of scripts and novels for adaptation to film and/or television, broken down into written sections on plot and premise, pace and structure, themes, character development, dialogue, and visual potential, alongside a logline, summary of comments, and a project and writer verdict.

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Scripted Development Consultant

Apr 2021 - Dec 2021 (9 months)

- Development and script research for drama set during the Falklands War THE ISLANDS (produced in collaboration with Infinity Hill), fantasy series adaptation QUEEN OF FIRE, period drama set in nineteenth century America THE ENGLISHWOMAN, and a contemporary drama. - Writing book reports, story summaries, series arcs and treatments. - Historical, archival, and thematic contextual research. - Working closely with the producer and execs to generate ideas on format, tone, and potential talent for projects. Show less

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Director's Assistant - SUSPICION

Nov 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Assistant to the Lead Director and EP on SUSPICION: HETV episodic scripted drama for Apple TV+. - Diary management and scheduling. - Assistance in prep, location scouting, on set, and in the edit suite. - Production paperwork and coordination: writing agendas and notes for department and external meetings, tracking progress, organising travel and submitting expense reports. - Script work: writing coverage, script breakdowns. - Creative input where appropriate. - Impeccable skills in organisation and coordination. Show less

Public Relations Manager

AirDNA

Jan 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 9 months)

- Responsible for all inbound media queries and outbound press campaigns. Liaising with contacts in digital media, print, podcasting and television. - Data-driven storytelling: using data analysis and visualisation to put together compelling and timely stories for press. - Crisis management. - Managing conference presence: pitching and writing presentations, budgeting, production logistics, evaluating successes. - Writing press releases and blog posts. - Management and leadership skills: responsible for one full-time report and one intern. Show less

Public Relations Officer

AirDNA

Nov 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 3 months)

- Building media lists, outreaching to journalists. - Conference production: organising conference logistics. - Managing social media accounts: Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. - Email marketing: writing email content and designing automation workflows in Drip. - Other miscellaneous tasks and office management for an ambitious Big Data start-up.

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Development Researcher / Project Coordinator / Associate Producer

Feb 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years)

Researcher, Project Coordinator, Associate Producer: - Lead Researcher: Extensive historical research and writing; developing content alongside the director and writer; responsible for finding archival images and footage; managing rights administration. - Project Coordinator: Managing pre- and post-production workflows; liaising with clients, crew and talent; organising subtitling for versions in Spanish, Catalan and English. - Associate Producer: Creating company quotes; floor management of crew, equipment and locations during pre-production and filming. - Subtitling; translation of scripts, copy, and other documents; liaising with international colleagues and clients. Show less

Freelance Translator, Writer, Content Editor

freelance

Jan 2014 - Apr 2017 (3 years 4 months)

Freelance Spanish-English translator: - Specialising in marketing and website copy, articles and blogs, and subtitles for film. - Experience in commercial, technical and academic text. - Clients include: Freunde von Freunden, On the Grid, Reis de Mallorca, Hotel Villa Emilia, and the Ramon Molinas Foundation among others. Freelance writer and content editor: - Writing marketing, social media and blog content. - Editing submissions from international contributors located around the world. - Planning and handling social media. - Recording monthly podcasts. - Clients include Fast Growth Icons, Flylancer and Health Mavericks. Show less

Runner - Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Walt Disney Animation Studios

Jul 2013 - Sep 2013 (3 months)

Costume Runner, pre-production.

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Researcher / Producer's Assistant

SCALLIE FILMWORKS INC.

Jun 2013 - Feb 2014 (9 months)

Researcher, pre-production: - Researching and writing an extensive historical research project. - Developing themes, story, and historical content with script writer. - Extensive use of libraries and archives: academic, public and digital. - Writing Freedom of Information requests. Producer's Assistant: - PA and translator for shoots abroad in Murcia, Spain.

Communications Assistant (internship)

University of Cambridge

Jun 2011 - Aug 2011 (3 months)

Communications Assistant, News Team at the Office of External Affairs and Communications (internship): - Writing features articles (see samples below) to bring attention to the work of academics at the University of Cambridge. Several articles were picked up and published by various national publications including the Cambridge News and the Independent on Sunday. - Writing short news stories, press releases, newsletters and bulletins published on the University’s website and for external sources. Show less

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