Educational Partner Masterclass: CV Writing Masterclass with Production Executive Addie Orfila

Masterclass

This Educational Partner Masterclass was run by Guild Board Member and Production Executive, Addie Orfila. 

A 1-hour Zoom workshop for students, new entrants, and emerging Film & TV professionals on how to create a CV that helps you stand out - even if you have little or no industry experience yet. We'll look at how to present your skills, transferrable experience, strengths, training, and potential in a clear and professional way; alongside practical advice on what employers are really looking for, common mistakes to avoid, and how to make your CV work for you. 

Addie Orfila is a Production Executive, Trainer and Leadership specialist with 30 years' experience across the television industry; starting out as an on set runner and Assistant Director, before moving into Production Management and senior leadership roles. She has worked for organisations such as ITV, All3Media, and the BBC, with credits spanning some of the UK's best-known dramas and series. Her practical production background - from the floor to senior management - underpins all of her exceptional consultancy, mentoring and training work. 

For more than a decade, Addie has run her own training and consultancy company, delivering bespoke programmes nationally and internationally for organisations including Netflix, BBC, ITV, ScreenSkills, PACT, The Film and TV Charity, and the Production Guild UK. She specialises in leadership, workplace culture, and inclusive management; helping production teams build positive, high-performing environments with practical, real world tools and approaches. 

This session took place on the 9th June 2026. This information is correct at the time of recording. 

You can access the slides used on this link