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SCREENWRITER
Summary
A passionate, empathetic, tireless lover of stories, especially in film. Values strong work ethic, honesty, organization, and follow-through. A leader by example.
Experience
Screenwriter03/2017 to CurrentFreelanceCity , STATE
- Developed, outlined, and wrote half hour pilot adapted from the memoir, "This is Why You're Single", along with two additional rewrites
Co-Writer01/2016 to 07/2016Dark Factory EntertainmentCity , STATE
- Re-outlined and rewrote previously optioned screenplay, "Reaching Betty", alongside screenwriter Alec Schwimmer, with two additional rewrites
Director, "Dolly Parton", "Alice", "Giant" (Music Videos)01/2014 to 07/2014Konvict MuzikCity , STATE
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Developed, organized, shot, directed, and edited all three videos for artist Aaron LaMont under artist Akon's music label, under tight deadlines
Director, "What If..." (short film)12/2012 to 04/2014Next Morning ProductionsCity , STATE
- Collaborated with producers and writer in script rewrites and final shooting script
- Lead crew of 25+ during the four days of principal photography
- Teamed with all departments to prepare and execute consistent creative vision throughout all stages of pre-production, principal photography, and post-production, and festival submission
- Organized and solidified all casting, location scouting and rehearsal, working with a budget of approximately $30,000
Director, "Carlos and the Book" (short film)06/2010 to 08/2010FreelanceCity , STATE
- Lead crew of 15+ during two days of principal photography
- Assisted in location scouting, set preparation, equipment rental under a micro budget
Intern Writer05/2010 to 08/2010Spark StudiosCity , STATE
- Worked as staff writer, authoring over 100 published articles incl. movie reviews, TV, & music news
- Shot celebrity interviews with featured hosts at live events for exclusive content
- Research and assisted in preparing interview questions alongside featured hosts
Assistant to Manager Kenny Goodman09/2009 to 12/2009MGMTCity , STATE
- Scheduled and managed appointment for clients (incl. Kate Mara, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Liv Tyler, Haley Bennett)
- Composed project submissions and audition letters for Clients
- Calculated and completed expense report submissions
- Managed incoming and outgoing calls, rolled phone calls, compiled notes, and maintained call sheets
- Wrote coverage for screenplays and novels, leveraging client compatibility
- Supervised replenishment of office supplies, and assisted in the leadership of interns and delegation of tasks and errands
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Film & Video2008Drexel UniversityCity, State
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School Attended
- Drexel University
Job Titles Held:
- Screenwriter
- Co-Writer
- Director, "Dolly Parton", "Alice", "Giant" (Music Videos)
- Director, "What If..." (short film)
- Director, "Carlos and the Book" (short film)
- Intern Writer
- Assistant to Manager Kenny Goodman
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Film & Video 2008
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