United Kingdom
My name's Jack, I was born in Norway, grew up in Portugal and Thailand, and am now based in Leeds. This is my portfolio.
I have taught English Literature and Media Studies at A-Level.
I have a BSc in Film and Television Production from the University of York. I have experience in writing for creative and corporate projects.
Thanks for peeping my clippings. Drop me a line if you fancy.
Video + Audio
Film & TV
I directed this short documentary about a graffiti'd marriage proposal in Sheffield.
Short sci-fi thriller written by me. Winner, Orillo Award — Luma Film Festival 2018 Nominated, Best Horror/Thriller — Screentest, the National Student Film Festival 2018 Directed by Paul Wace Written by Jack Scully Produced by Tabby Holland Starring Alan Flower, Ava West and Steve Wilcox
I conceptualised and produced this game show at the University of York. The premise was voted for in a pitch meeting against 15 other ideas.
WARNING: THIS IS STUPID Co-written, directed by and starring yours truly and Will Fletcher. Put together in 12 hours (does it show?). Response to the prompt - "crimes of passion" (I think?!) . Starring Seán Mackey, Will Fletcher, Phoebe Knowles, Finbar Somers and Emily Roberts.
A very dumb video filmed on an iPhone in 2015. Starring + written and directed by Jack Scully and Paul Wace.
A bit of fun with infinite looping. Shot + edited by me. Music from Com Truise.
I directed this episode of a live studio sitcom. Stressful.
I wrote this episode of 5 on Churchill Drive, including camera scripts. Significantly less stressful than directing. Filmed in front of nobody. Also a dodgy cameo at the end.
Scripts
Feature length black comedy about the masculine inability to discuss mental health issues.
A black comedy about two murderers, set in the North of England. A screenplay. TW: Murder.
Essays
Research essay into the style of auteur David Fincher.
Research into the work of Louis Theroux and how he changes his persona in order to establish rapport with documentary subjects.
Research into depictions of masculinity in HBO's "The Wire" - the greatest television programme ever made
An exercise in understanding mediation of the real coupled with Aristotelian values of artistic and inartistic truth.
Copywriting
"GOOD-BYE plastic cup. THE GOOD CUP is a recent cutting-edge innovation in response to the global plastic crisis. Its use will help the environmental crisis by removing plastic lids.
I am the lead copywriting consultant for ADDLESS design studio, based in Hong Kong. ADDLESS is a green design studio offering innovative, sustainable & cost effective packaging solutions.
Miscellaneous
My favourite episode of the radio show I hosted at university. You can check out the other episodes on MixCloud.
