1. CURRICULUM VITAE: AARON KENT
April 2016
Address:
Number:
Email:
Tolcarne Chalet,
Tolcarne Bungalow,
St Allen,
Truro,
TR4 9QX
07871 521217
aaron.m.kent@hotmail.co.uk
University Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Film Studies / English Literature and
Poetry (Truro College, 2016 – 2017)
Master of Arts (MA), Film and Television (Falmouth University, 2015 - 2016)
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Literature with Creative Writing (Falmouth University,
2012 - 2015) upper second.
BA Dissertation: American representations of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the
Films of Godzilla.
Current Positions
2016- Lecturer, A Level Film Studies / A Level English Literature and Poetry
Command a class of students. Encourage analysis and interpretation of film
and literature. Guide students to examinations. Integrate cultural and societal
history.
2015- Staff Writer, Onscreen Magazine.
In-depth knowledge of upcoming films and creation of detailed previews of
upcoming attractions. Distributed to over 17 cinema chains, over the whole of
the UK.
2015- Theatre Critic, Hall for Cornwall
Create reviews of plays from various companies in and around Cornwall.
Ensure constructive criticism, and a keen eye for the demands of theatre.
Relevant Previous Experience
2016 Lecturer in Higher National Diploma in Media Moving Image, Truro College.
Research and lecturing. Screenwriting advice and progression. Specialisation
in TV Production, and Literature.
2014- Creator and Editor, I Came Here Looking For A Fight publishing press.
2011-12 Teaching Assistant in English Language and Literature (GCSE), Pool Academy.
2011-12 Dyslexia Specialist, and workshop leader, Pool Academy
2009-11 Royal Navy Submariner, Sonar specialist.

2. Areas of expertise
Screenwriting
2016- Charlie: First feature film script completed, in pre-production with LA-based producer.
2016- Acts of Kindness: Feature film script completed. In consideration with production
company.
2015- Edits: First TV show optioned. Will be pitched to various TV channels including Netflix
in May 2016.
2015 Case study of Max Borenstein: Case study on Godzilla (2014) writer Max Borenstein.
2015 Map, Or The Inevitable Realisation That Life Is A Perpetual Trauma Machine: Short
film – Writer and director.
Poetry
2016- Began poetry collaborations with various poets including Ross Sutherland, Simon
Barraclough, Luke Wright, Angela Topping, Emma Hammond, David Morley, Rupert
Loydell, Emily Critchley and Siddhartha Bose.
2016- Began poetry collaboration with Academy award nominee, and published poet,
James Franco. End goal is to publish poetry collection together.
2016 Poetry booklet published by SmallMinded Books.
2016 Published in Nerve Damage anthology by Analogue Flashback
2016- First poetry collection accepted for publication by Penned in the Margins.
2016- St Day Road poetry series in production as an experimental film and gallery showing.
2015- Released Zach Jackson’s first poetry collection. Released a collection of poetry by
Jodie Matthews.
2015 Performed at Port Eliot festival.
2015 Performed poetry for Apples and Snakes, and Telltales.
2014- Started own publishing press: I Came Here Looking For A Fight
2014 Performed at Port Eliot, St Ives Literature Festival, Daily Telegraph’s Ways with
Words, and Hall for Cornwall.
2013 Awarded a Distinction in Poetry at the Cornwall Music Festival.
Popular Culture Analysis and Reviews
2016- Staff writer for Film in Words, Music reviewer/contributor for When the Horn Blows.
2015- Culture writer for Konbini.Film writer/freelance contributor for Little White Lies.
2014- Staff writer for 7BitArcade. Contributor for Echoes & Dust.
2013- Article on bookshop culture written for Buzzfeed (attained over 70k views in 1 day)
Publications:
2016 ‘Unpipydyn’ poem in Arhcbishop Makeshift anthology. Short story ‘Windsor Knot’
published in Weasel Press’ Beat edition.
2016 ‘///Sirens///’ poem in Nerve Damage anthology. 4 manifestos for International Times,
2016 Leaving Ghosts on Pikkutrapp, booklet published by SmallMinded Books
2016 ‘Correspondence’ poem in Tower Journal. ‘Heirlooms’ poem for Headstuff.
2015- 13 poems for International Times.
2015 ‘Fukk Artt’ poem in Bitchin Kitsch October issue.
2013 ‘There is a Poverty Line’ poem in Ramen Music Magazine. 4 poems in Lady Chaos
Press.
2012 ‘Fair and Equal Society’ poem in Twist My Words. ‘Alight’ poem in In The Gesture of
Words.
Other Qualifications/Awards:
o Named one of Cornwall’s 30 most important people under the age of 30 by
MyCornwall magazine.
o Graduated from Royal Navy Leadership Academy.
o A Level: Law, Psychology, Film Studies, English Literature, English Language.
o GCSE: English Literature, English Language, Maths, Drama, Science, History,
Spanish. GNVQ: ICT.

3. o Key Skills: Communication, Information and Communication technology,
Application of Number, Working with Others, Improving Own Learning and
Performance.
o Apprenticeship: Public Services.
Praise:
“I state with confidence that Aaron has a lot to write about and has a natural ability to
develop stories for the screen. He draws on his own vivid experiences and his energized
views of the world around him and beyond. His work is character led with a strong sense
of place and I found myself quickly drawn into his world.” – Academy Award winner,
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Lecture at Falmouth University, Jane
Pugh
“the revolutionary spirit of KRS-One with a cadence that's one part Allen Ginsberg, one part
Talib Kweli.” - Associate Professor, and founding director of the Laboratory for Race &
Popular Culture, University of Colorado, Boulder, Adam Bradley
"understand[s] how to construct a statement of truth in an interesting way" – American hip-
hop artist Sage Francis
Referees:
Kingsley Marshall – Head of Film, School
of Film & Television, Falmouth University:
Falmouth University,
Penryn Campus,
Cornw all,
TR10 9EZ
01326254176
kingsley.marshall@falmouth.ac.uk
Kirsty Cotton – Talent Development
Manager, Hall for Cornwall,Truro:
Hall for Cornw all,
Back Quay,
Truro,
TR1 2LL
01872 321968
kirstyc@hallforcornwall.org.uk