AN Media
Amelia Nurcan Nicola
I'm a First Class BA (Hons) Media and Television Production graduate from the University of Chester with a big passion for storytelling, production, and behind-the-scenes magic that brings ideas to life.
I have experience across factual television, live studio support, research, filming, presenting, editing, scheduling and event organisation, and I love being part of a creative team where no two days are the same. I'm organised, reliable, and full of energy, with a positive attitude and a real willingness to get stuck in, wether that means supporting contributors, helping talent, preparing schedules, assisting on shoots or making sure the small details are taken care of.
I thrive in fast-paced environments, take direction well and enjoy solving problems calmly and creatively. I'm excited to keep developing my skills in television production and to bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a strong work ethic to every project I'm part of.
My Work
I produced a short documentary called Breaking the Silence for my final major project at university. It explores the reality of domestic abuse in the UK. It looks at how abuse can take many forms, including coercive control, emotional manipulation, isolation and intimidation, and it examines the impact this has on survivors and children. The documentary also looks at the support available through specialist services, as well as the legal and systemic barriers many survivors still face when trying to seek safety and justice.
I chose this topic because domestic abuse is still widely misunderstood and often reduced to physical violence, when in reality it can be much more hidden and complex. I wanted to create a documentary that raises awareness of these less visible forms of abuse, shows the real-life impact they have, and gives a platform to the professionals who work with survivors every day. I also felt it was an important subject to explore because it affects so many people, yet silence, stigma and lack of understanding still surround it.
I made the documentary by researching the issue and interviewing a range of contributors, including frontline domestic abuse specialists, legal professionals and representatives involved in prevention work. I used these interviews alongside presenter-led links, observational footage, location filming and reconstructed visuals to help communicate the emotional and practical realities of abuse. In the edit, I shaped the documentary to move from defining domestic abuse, to showing its effects, to examining the support systems and barriers survivors experience.
During my final year at college, I produced a documentary about the cost of living crisis. At the time, many workers, including some of my teachers, were taking strike action because of the financial pressure caused by rising living costs.
As part of my research, I interviewed food bank workers at a food bank in Newham. Through this interview, I learned that more people were being made homeless and that many families were struggling to afford basic necessities such as food, baby formula, nappies, hygiene products and heating for their homes. I also learned that food banks were in higher demand than ever, but there was not enough support or resources available to help everyone who needed it.
I found this extremely upsetting and unfair, and it motivated me to produce a documentary that would raise awareness of the real struggles people were facing because of the cost of living crisis. I wanted to highlight not only the impact on individuals and families, but also the support available for people who needed help, especially parents with children.
The documentary also aimed to show that more support is needed for people who are struggling, as food banks and community services cannot manage the increasing demand on their own.
During my first year at college, I produced a documentary about street harassment. This was a subject I felt strongly about, as I had personally heard many stories from friends and family who experienced it.
The idea developed after I saw a poster about harassment on the DLR while travelling to college. It made me want to create a documentary that showed the seriousness of street harassment and the impact it has on women.
To explore this, I interviewed a range of women of different ages, who shared their personal experiences, explained how those experiences affected them, and discussed what they felt needed to change. I also used articles and news footage about street harassment against women to strengthen the documentary’s argument and show the wider seriousness of the issue.
Catcalling is something that many women are aware of and experience, often from a very young age. Because it has become so normalised, I wanted my documentary to show that it is not acceptable, it is not a joke, and it should not be dismissed. The aim was to highlight that stronger consequences and greater awareness are needed to help stop this behaviour towards women.
During my first year at college in 2021, I produced a commercial for Eylure eyelashes, which at the time was celebrating 74 years as a brand. My concept was to show that women wore Eylure 74 years ago, in the 1950s, and that women still wear the brand today.
To communicate this idea visually, I sourced and designed a costume inspired by 1950s women’s fashion for my actress. In the edit, I turned the 1950s-style footage black and white to create a period feel. The commercial then transitions into the present day, showing the actress in modern 2021 women’s fashion, with the footage returning to colour. This helped show the longevity of the brand and how Eylure has remained popular across generations.
I filmed the commercial in London, particularly around Westminster Bridge in front of Big Ben. I chose this location because it is an iconic landmark that would still feel recognisable across both time periods. This helped the 1950s styling work with the setting, without clashing with a modern backdrop.
During college, I was selected as one of only 12 students from the Media and Film department to take part in an 8-week placement with BT Sport.
As part of the placement, I helped produce a magazine-style studio show called Takeover, which was built around three key pillars: inclusivity, community and sustainability. I worked as both a presenter and producer, helping to shape the show’s content, interview contributors for VT segments, and present live studio links.
I also helped produce and interview contributors for the inclusivity VT, which gave me valuable experience in researching sensitive topics, speaking with participants, and creating meaningful content for broadcast.
The final show was broadcast live on BT Sport 2 in January 2023, which was an incredible opportunity to experience the energy, pressure and excitement of a professional live studio environment.
During college, I was selected as one of only 12 students from the Media and Film department to take part in an 8-week placement with BT Sport.
As part of the placement, I helped produce a magazine-style studio show called Takeover, which was built around three key pillars: inclusivity, community and sustainability. I worked as both a presenter and producer, helping to shape the show’s content, interview contributors for VT segments, and present live studio links.
I also helped produce and interview contributors for the inclusivity VT, which gave me valuable experience in researching sensitive topics, speaking with participants, and creating meaningful content for broadcast.
The final show was broadcast live on BT Sport 2 in January 2023, which was an incredible opportunity to experience the energy, pressure and excitement of a professional live studio environment.
I produced a documentary about the Crusaders Wheelchair Rugby Club, the biggest wheelchair rugby club in Wales.
For the documentary, I interviewed the club’s chairperson, head coach and players, exploring their experiences both on and off the court. My aim was to highlight how powerful and important inclusive sport can be for people with disabilities, not only as a way to stay active, but as a space for confidence, community, friendship and belonging.
What really stood out to me about Crusaders was how genuinely inclusive the club is. The team welcomes people of different ages, genders and disabilities, and everyone is encouraged to take part. To me, that is exactly how sport should be: open, welcoming and built around the idea that everyone deserves the chance to play, compete and feel part of a team.
During my internship at Basement Films, I designed a poster for the Channel 4 documentary Gaza: Doctors Under Attack.
The poster was used across screening and online promotional assets, helping to support the visual identity of the documentary. It was also shared on social media and published on Wikipedia, which was a really exciting opportunity to see my design work used publicly as part of a major factual production.
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London, United Kingdom