Who I Am

Hi! I’m Susannah Hughes—a writer, filmmaker, and lifelong storyteller who’s always looking for beauty in the chaos. Whether I’m drafting a script, shaping a narrative on camera, or finding the emotional thread in an everyday experience, I love creating work that feels honest, curious, and alive. From theater to film to the stories I grew up telling just for fun, I’m always exploring new ways to bring characters and ideas to life.

Resume:

Susannah Hughes

267-825-5545 ●  sushug@sas.upenn.edu

EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA – Bachelor’s Degree 

August 2024 - present

  • Cumulative GPA: 3.94

  • Expected graduation: June 2028

  • English & Cinema and Media Studies Double Major

Central High School, Philadelphia, PA – High School Diploma

August 2020 - May 2024

  • Cumulative weighted GPA: 4.54

  • Member of National Honor Society (2020 - 2024) 

  • Member of International Baccalaureate Program (2022 - 2024)

  • Op-ed Editor of The Centralizer (2022-3)

  • Cast member in Theater Department (2020-2024)


EXPERIENCE

Writing Assistant, Los Angeles, CA - Intern

May 2026 - present

  • Assisted David Stern and Stuart Gibbs with creative projects

Bent Button Productions, Philadelphia, PA - Club Member

January 2026 - present

  • Assist with writing, filming, and editing short films

Penn Live Arts, Philadelphia, PA - Usher

October 2024 - present

  • Direct patrons & organize programs

34th Street Magazine, Philadelphia, PA - Film & TV Beat Writer

October 2025 - present

  • Write and edit articles for the Film & TV Beat

Taylor & Francis Publishing, New York City, NY (Virtual) - Intern

May 2025 - August 2025

  • Worked within philosophy department to created glossaries and update documents

Philadelphia Gymnastics Academy, Wyndmoor, PA — Coach

June 2021 - August 2024

  • Instructed children ages 4-13 in gymnastics/Part-time during school year, full time during summer 

International Volunteer HQ, Antigua, Guatemala — Teacher

August 2023

  • Led classroom of 6-13 year olds/Lesson-planned two hour lessons 

Quintessence Theater Company, Philadelphia, PA – Actor

October 2019 - January 2020

  • Acted, sang, and danced as Toto in professional production of The Wizard of Oz

October 2018 - January 2019

  • Acted, sang, and danced as part of the children's ensemble of professional production Oliver!

SKILLS

●  Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) 

●  Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) 

●  Social Media Sites (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok) 

● Gymnastics

● Guitar & Piano

● Read sheet music 



Languages

●  English 

●  Spanish

    - Global Seal of Biliteracy                

  - Global Navigator Merit Award (2022)

●  French (intermediate)

Contact Me

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