About Me

I'm Ashok Baker and I'm a writer. It's what I love and I have a talent for it.

I currently write for two creative blogs, copy for various business websites, reviews and interviews for a music website. I'm also an award nominated screenwriter, and freelance script reader.

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In Summer 2012 I set up as a self-employed copywriter, content writer, and script reader. I'm also an independent filmmaker working in anything form corporate shorts to creative features.

The ultimate goal is to write/direct for film and television.

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I started out making documentary films in high school. I wrote a feature film at the age of 15.

The feature, entitled Reflections, got picked up by a small production company from Lancaster, and I directed the film when I was 16 over the course of two weeks on a budget of £20,000. The film was completed in 2008 and premiered at The Printworks Odeon, Manchester.

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In June 2012 I graduated from the University of Central Lancashire in Preston with a First Class Degree in BA Film and TV Screenwriting (Major) and BSc Media Production and Technology (Minor). 

At University I honed my skills, particularly in writing, directing, camera operating, and editing. I have taken on various roles in many short films, music videos, corporate videos, documentaries and studio-based TV shows.

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This blog about my experiences in the world of writing and filmmaking. From screenwriting to corporate copywriting. From infomercials to features.

I hope you enjoy it, or at least find it useful.