Work With Me

I collaborate with individuals and teams looking for creative input and direction. Maybe you're developing a short film, building out a narrative concept, shaping a brand story, or experimenting with using AI* for your creative process and you’re looking for some help.

With a diverse background in editing, storytelling and legal policy & operations (in the tech space, with 5+ years at Google), I support projects that need a thoughtful eye on structure, tone, and execution. This might mean working through a script, refining visual style, reviewing an edit, or helping turn a vague idea into something real and cohesive.

I can support with:

  • How to get started with ideation and concept shaping

  • Story development, narrative structure and world building

  • Characterisation, character development and emotional layering

  • Scripting dialogue that feels real

  • Symbolism that is meaningful to you and your audience

  • Visual planning, image referencing, tone and mood-boarding

  • How to use AI* and other tools for creative process improvements

  • How to organise, prioritise and problem solve as a creative

  • How to successfully work with a range of stakeholders

If you're looking for someone to collaborate with, whether for creative direction, narrative structure, or to help move an idea into action, I’d love to hear from you.

You can use the webform on this page for initial contact.

You can find my director’s profile on Film Freeway: https://filmfreeway.com/GillGillespie

You can find my IMDB profile here.

*A note on “AI” here:

As a creative with a background in law, I want to be clear: I fully support fair compensation for artists and have no time for content theft or the exploitation of creatives. I see AI as a tool for parts of the process and not as a replacement for human talent. I’m interested in being part of its ethical use (as there is a certain level of inevitability with its adoption), and ensuring that human creativity remains at the centre. My work in legal content policy and government regulation in this space is a huge influence in my thinking here. I don’t believe creatives will be pushed out of the industry and I believe we are essential to its evolution. I believe in showing up early, so we can help shape how this technology is used for the better and help companies understand the limits of these tools and the power of human creativity.