Tiara Westlake
BA Filmmaking
Tiara is a Freelance Runner/Junior Researcher, originally from Indonesia, who graduated from MetFilm School Brighton in 2020.
Since graduating from MetFilm School, Tiara has worked on social media campaigns for Panasonic UK, VistaPrint and Brighton-based ethical fashion labels Ilk+Ernie and Carella Creation.
She enrolled on Media Trust x Screenskill’s Emerging Talent Mentoring Scheme where she was mentored by Ricochet’s Development Executive, Dan Gilbert. For four months, Dan helped Tiara to develop her own TV show proposal and taster tape.
She is now working full-time as a Production Runner within the casting team of BBC’s ‘The Repair Shop‘.
What were the most valuable skills you gained at MetFilm School?
“My time at MetFilm School boosted my confidence as a filmmaker. I had a tonne of fun working on film projects with my classmates and I learned a lot about the creative process. Film school also helped to connect with many brilliant industry professionals.”
What advice would you offer current students at MetFilm School?
“Say yes to as many opportunities as possible. You never know where it might take you and who you’ll meet.
There are many ways to get into the industry. You do you. Don’t compare yourself with others.
And lastly, don’t be afraid to ask for a 30-minute phone call with that producer you had a nice chat with at a networking event. So long as you’re polite and you’ve done your research beforehand, what’s the harm in asking?”
