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Name (Last, First)Gender-identificationRace/ethnicityLGBTQ+?Genre(s) (drama and/or comedy)Recent staffing level(s)Where are you based and where can you work? (eg. "Based in NY, can work NY/LA")Top 3 credits. If TV, your level and network; eg. "THE WIRE (staff writer, HBO)." If film, play or pilot, please indicate. And please keep it short!Key words to describe your interests as a writer (eg. family, soap, crime)Contact (can be email, rep, WGA Find-a-Writer, IMDb link)Timestamp
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Waite, EvanMAfrican-AmericanComedyCo-ProducerBased in LA but can work in NYFamily Guy (co-producer, Fox) / Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (staff writer, Netflix) / The President Show (staff writer)satire, joke writer, biting comedy, social, political, silly, narrative, punch-up, The Onion, The New Yorker, Clickhole, McSweeney'sevanwaite4@gmail.com / Mosaic rep: Lisa Mierke (Lisa@mosaicla.com)
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Mansour, MonaFemaleArab-AmericanYDrama, DramedyStory EditorNY, can work in NY/LAUntitled Bree Larson Project (Apple). Plays: The Vagrant Trilogy, Public TheaterArab-American, Middle East, politics inside and outside the home; character driven; gay, lesbian; ability to tell political stories with edge / humorA.B. Fischer, manager, abfischer@literateinc.com
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Song-Xia, AlexFemaleAsianYesComedyStaff WriterBased in NY, can work NY/LAThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (staff writer, NBC)
It's Personal with Amy Hoggart (staff writer, truTV)
Night of Too Many Stars (polish writer, HBO)		comedy, queer, LGBTQ, Asian, POC, mental health, dark comedy, dramedy, the early 2000salexsongxia@gmail.com
Rep: Olivia Gerke, 3 Arts, ogerke@3arts.com		7/25/2020 0:05:03
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Yu, Wei-NingFemaleAsian / TaiwaneseNoDramaExecutive Story EditorCan work NY/LAThe Boys spinoff (ESE, Amazon), The Dropout (Story Editor, Hulu), Briarpatch (Staff Writer, USA)Crime, Based on Real Life, Provocative, Darkly Comedic, Unconventional CharactersMerideth Bajana at Grandview, merideth@grandviewla.com7/22/2020 12:39:54
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Chu, AmyFemaleAsian AmericanNodrama, dramedy, comedyFreelanceNJ/LADOTA2, freelance 2 episodes (Netflix)Sci-fi, fantasy, superhero (Red Sonja/Green Hornet/Wonder Woman/Deadpool comics credits), crimeRep: Vern Ko- Gersh7/19/2020 11:01:47
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Lee, AveryMaleAsian, ChineseYescomedypilot presentation & short digital series co-creator / EPBased in LA, can work LA/NY"Bobby & Iza" (co-creator / EP, NBC pilot presentation)
"Bobby & Iza" (co-creator / EP, NBC short digital series)
The Second City Touring Company (understudy)		comedy, late night, sketchaveryLLee@gmail.com5/6/2021 2:44:36
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Chan, JamieFAsian/ChineseYDramaProducerNY, open to LASee (Co-Producer, Apple), Billions (Executive Story Editor, Showtime), The Purge (Story Editor, USA/SyFy)Genre, crime, thriller, family, drama, sci-fi, action, asian, immigration, lgbtqjamie.h.chan@gmail.com
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Gu, Tian JunMaleAsian/ChineseDramaCo-ProducerNY+LABloom (Co-Producer, Netflix), Y The Last Man (ESE, FX), House of Cards (Story Editor, Netflix)Character Driven, Drama, Sci-Fi, Political, Crime, Period, Horror, Asian and Asian Americantianjun.gu@gmail.com
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Yi, Chun-WeiMAsian/ChineseNComedy, Factual DocumentariesDirector, Producer, WriterNYRARE: Creatures of the Photo Ark (Director/Producer/Writer, PBS), Photo Ark (D/P/W, National Geographic)satire, animals, wildlife, science, biology, evolution, pets, rare, endangered, environment, conservation, poaching, neocolonialism, NGO, wildlife tradechunweiyi@gmail.com
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Agrawal, NaynaFAsian/Indiancomedy/dramedystaff writerLA and NYCBaker and the Beauty (ABC), Starbeam (Netflix), Mira (Disney +)comedy, punch up, television, web series, dramedy, features, playwright, stage, single cam, multicam, light/family dramasnaynaagrawal@gmail.com
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Cullen, Lisa TakeuchiFAsian/JapaneseNDramaCreator/EP; consulting producerNY, NJ; can work in LALOVE AFTER LOVE (EP/creator, Netflix); LAW & ORDER: SVU (consulting producer, NBC); THE ORDAINED (co-EP/creator, produced CBS pilot)Asia, Japan, crime, soap, mystery, police procedural, legal procedural, religion, Catholicism, church, funeral industry, spiritual, journalism, martial artsMgr: A.B. Fischer, Literate Inc. abfischer@literateinc.com
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Aran, Isha FAsian/Sri Lankancomedy/dramedylow-level; looking to staffNYFamily dynamics, workplace comedy, YA/coming of age, dystopian, marijuana/cannabis, Asian American/South Asian American, television, web series, news, music, crimeisha.aran@gmail.com
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Barbee, KiaFBlackYdrama/dramedylooking to staffNY, willing to work in LAFounder of ScriptRead, Writer/Producer - Evolve (digital series)Sci-fi, supernatural, psychological drama, satire, playwright,ktbarbee@gmail.com
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Canty-Samuel, LauraFemaleBlackNocomedyFreelance, First-time stafferBased in NY, can work NY/LA"The Not Too Late Show with Elmo" (Staff Writer, HBOMax with Sesame Workshop) / "Sesame Street - Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck" (Freelance, HBOMax for Sesame Workshop) / "Shook" (Character Development and Diversity Consultation, ABC/Disney with Disney XD) comedy, sketch, news, late-night, family, young audiences, tweensl.michellecomedy@gmail.com10/5/2020 16:46:58
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Cauley, KashanaFemaleBlackNoComedyStory EditorBased in LA.The Great North (Story Editor, Fox). Pod Save America on HBO (Staff Writer, HBO). (The Daily Show (Staff Writer, Comedy Central).Sitcoms, dark comedy.Jermaine Johnson, 3Arts (jjohnson@3arts.com), Kashana.cauley@protonmail.com.7/22/2020 8:37:18
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Costello, ColinMaleBlackNoComedy, Horror, Comic BookFreelance, First-time stafferBased LA, can work in NYThe Stream (theatrical feature), Moochie Kalala Detective's Club (staff writer, PBS Kids), The After Party (short, writer/director)Horror, comedy, family, anything superherorashidi.hendrix@metallicent.com7/23/2020 18:14:15
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Davis, CherylFBlackNDrama/DramedyFreelance WriterNYLaw & Order: SVU (Freelance, NBC); As the World Turns (Associate Writer, CBS)Legal procedural, Drama, Dramedy, Soap, African-American, History, Dramedy, Musical, Playwright cldnyc@cs.com
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Ford, ThembiFemaleBlackNocomedyStaff writerBased in LA, can work virtually First Wives Club (staff writer, BET Plus), Rhythm + Flow (consulting producer, Netflix), BET Awards 2014-2016(writer, BET)women, disability, diversity, thembiford@gmail.com8/31/2020 15:59:50
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Hines, Brandon K.MaleBlackYesDramaFreelance, First-time stafferBased in NY, can work anywhere!“REEF BREAK” (Freelance Writer, ABC/M6), “YO! MTV RAPS ASIA” (Head Writer, MTV)Family, gangster, coming of age, crime, diverse stories, Southern, YA supernatural, period, real life stories, musicEmail: brandonkhines@gmail.com, Find-a-Writer: https://findawriter.wgaeast.org/member/bd75ae60-00c8-4ad7-81cf-8bd6c45350bc , IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm3176764/7/23/2020 16:35:43
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Hooper, DonMaleBlackNodrama and comedyFreelanceBased in NY, can work in LABK Time Skippers (Audible, not made), Joystiq/Huffington Post, Coomacka Island (book series)drama, dhooper@netgathering.com8/31/2020 10:04:47
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Jackson, ShantiraFemaleBlackYComedyConsulting ProducerLos Angeles, can work in NYSaved By The Bell (Peacock), Busy Tonight(E!), 50 Central(BET)Sit-com, Familyshantirajackson@gmail.com
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Lipscomb, RyanMaleBlackDramaLAWatchmen (HBO)-Character driven, Sci-fi, Supernatural/Psychological thrillers, Comic Book, Dark Thrillers, Political Drama, Dramaryantlipscomb@gmail.com
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Lloyd, IoneBlackProducerNYC"Evil" CBS, "Twenties" BET, "The Sinner" USAgenre, horror, psychological thrillers, dark comedies, POC, womenionelloyd@gmail.com
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Paige, DanielleFemaleBlackNodrama and comedyExecutive Producer, Co-Producer, Staff writerNew York Book to Film, Major Studio, EP (not yet announced) Book to TV Series, Cable Streamer Co-EP, Writer, Creator (not yet announced) MTV, Scriptwriter/Creator, THE IVY, not produced, Days of Our Lives, Scriptwriter, Guiding Light, scriptwriterDrama, Fantasy, rom coms mignon20@aol.com7/22/2020 22:47:25
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Payne, Brandi NicoleFemaleBlackYesDramedy & DramaFirst-time stafferBased in Memphis, can work NY/LAEDEN (MOW sold to BET)character-driven, female centered, women, POC, LGBTQ, social justice under/overtones, musicals, millennial, religionbnicolepayne@gmail.com7/18/2020 14:08:11
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Peters, Celia C.FBlackDramaOakland, NYCsci-fi, thriller, psychological drama, mystery, character-driven, documentaryartisticfreedomltd@gmail.com
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Ponder, Gabrielle FultonFBlackNDrama/DramedyStaff WriterATL/NYC/LAAmbitions (OWN); Uprising (play); Ir/Reconcilable (HBO, short film)gritty family drama; female-driven dramedy; character-driven action; historical dramams.gabrielle.fulton@gmail.com
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Simpson, Charly EvonFemaleBlackNoDrama, DramedyStory EditorBased in NY, can work in NY or LARUST (staff writer, Showtime), PERRY MASON (Story Editor, HBO), BEHIND THE SHEET (play)POC, woman-centered/woman-led, dark comedies, horror, crime, psychological thrillers, historical, coming of age, sci-ficharly.e.simpson@gmail.com7/20/2020 15:23:30
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Tucker, Kristin LayneFemaleBlackNocomedy, dramedyStaff writer, FreelanceBased in LA, can work NY/LAA BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (staff writer, HBO) / THIS FUNCTIONAL FAMILY (staff writer, TruTV) / DOG WITH A BLOG (freelance writer, Disney)dark comedy, dramedy, character driven, diverse storieskris.tuck@gmail.com9/14/2020 0:22:40
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Wilkins, Cody MaleBlackNoComedy; DramedyStaff writerBased in NY, can work NY/LATHE RUNDOWN WITH ROBIN THEDE (staff writer, BET); The WGA East Awards ('19/'20)Grounded, smart-funny, sports, office, familycodyewilkins@gmail.com9/1/2020 10:53:35
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Squire, Aurin MaleBlack YesdramaSupervising ProducerBased in NYC, can work NY/LAEVIL (supervising producer, CBS), THE GOOD FIGHT (producer, CBS All Access), THIS IS US (story editor NBC)social justice, legal, political, thriller, satire. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3001976/7/22/2020 13:20:06
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Temesgen, NataliaFBlack (1st gen Caribbean raised in Deep South)Comedy/DramaStaff WriterBased in GA, can work NY and LADear White People (Staff Writer, Netflix) • 2019 LaunchPad Pilot Top 50 "Bea Rose" (1hr period drama) • 2019 American Playwriting Foundation Relentless Award Honorable Mention "Lawnpeople" Women-led stories, Black, Southern, coming of age, multi-generational stories, disabled characters, dramedynntemesgen@gmail.com • Managers: Daniel Vang & Zack Waxenberg at 3 Arts (dvang@3arts.com)
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Dookie, AyannaFemaleBlack & East IndianNoComedyStaff writer, Freelance, First-time stafferBased in NY, can work NY/LA50 Central (staff writer, BET)Comedy, Family, Dramedy, Sci-Fiayanna.dookie@gmail.com7/18/2020 18:15:34
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Viruet, PilotNon-binaryBlack & LatinxYesComedy/Dramedy and KidsFreelanceBased in NY, can work in NY/LASESAME STREET (freelance writer, PBS)teen, queer, kids, sportspilot.viruet@gmail.com8/12/2020 9:36:43
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da Conceição, SerenaFBlack + Latinx + Indigenous + Euro-WhiteYDramedy/ComedyNY, LA, ATLThe Line (Co-creator/Co-EP w/ Marin Gazzanaga, Freeform & Hulu) [sold it twice]Dark comedy, hard thruths, colorism, racism, modern day slavery (fashion industry specific), the art of juxtaposition, Fashion, the Black Mixed Latinx experience, that high-low lifeserenadaconceicao@gmail.com
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Thomas, GarenFemaleBlack, Creek Indian (Cherokee)NoDrama: Sci-fi, Politics, Prison, Police, Law, Historical, Superhero; ComedyStory EditorBased in NY, Can work in LA, London, elsewhere. FlexibleFOR LIFE (Story Editor). BLISS HOUSE (Producer). GRAND CREW and BMF (Script Coordinator)Character-driven, serial or procedural, soap, law, crime, prison, politics, historical, superheroBrant and Toochis Rose, The Brant Rose Agency: brose@brantroseagency.com, trose@brantroseagency.com9/25/2020 10:05:20
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Earle, Danielle FemaleBlack, East Indian YesDrama, Comedy Executive Producer, Producer, FreelanceBased in NJ, but van work in NY/LABrooklyn Is In Love (web series), Serial Killer in Harlem SAG, WGAE feature, LGBTQ feature film PLAY. Soap, Drama, LGBTQ, romance Danielle Earle - website - www.plentertainment.com10/4/2020 15:42:18
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Nigatu, HebenFemaleBlack, EthiopianYesComedy Staff writerBased in NY, can work NY/LADESUS & MERO (staff writer, Showtime), THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT (social media producer, CBS), Another Round (podcast co-host, BuzzFeed)late-night comedy, dark comedy, coming of age/YA/teen, stoner comedy, literary adaptationhnigatu@gmail.com8/6/2020 18:24:23
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Coddett, KerryFemaleBlack/ Afro- CaribbeanYesComedyStaff writerBased in NY, can work NY/LAWyatt Cenac's Problem Areas (staff writer, HBO), Reductress (writer, pilot), Out of My Head w/ Hari Kondabolu (writer, pilot)Irreverent comedy, absurdist, cultural, authentic New York stories, immigrant stories, women-centered, dark comedy, coming of age, dysfunctional family, fashion-centered, character-driven, crime, Black stories, Caribbean, music, workplace comedy, political, psychology, dance, satire, social justice, romantic comedy, adventure, buddy comedy Kerry@Kerrycoddett.com; Repped by Krystal Stark, krystal@starkwhiteentertainment.com 11/2/2020 22:36:36
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Dillon StevensonMaleBlack/African AmericanNo Comedy, Drama, Animation, Live actionConsulting Producer, Staff writer, FreelanceBased in NY, Can Work LAWyatt Cenac's Problem Areas (Staff Writer, HBO), The Big Fib (Consulting Prod., Disney+), 2021 Lucasfilm Project (Freelance, Disney+)Comedy, Animation, Sci-Fi, Late-Night Comedy, Sitcom, Sketch, Variety, Absurdity, Comic Books, Superheroes, Dramedy, Dark Comedy, Stoner Comedy, Game Shows, Black African-American, Family dillstevenson15@gmail.com8/31/2020 10:08:46
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Davis, NathanMBlack/African-AmericanNComedy/DramaStaff WriterNY but have staffed in LASorry for Your Loss (Staff Writer, Facebook Watch), American Soul (Staff Writer, BET), Nat Turner in Jerusalem (Play, NYTW)Family, poetry, philosophy, education, multi-ethnic, spirituality, humor, history, university, pedagogy, mysticism nathandavis9@gmail.com / Managers: A.B. Fischer + Dennis Kim + Kelly Miller (kellymiller@literate.com)
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Matsuda-Lawrence, KimikoFemaleBlack/JapaneseYComedy/DramedyStory EditorLA, can work LA/NYTwenties (BET), Boomerang (BET)POC, women, queer, comedy, dramedy, YA, millenialkimikomatsudalawrence@gmail.com
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Cole, GeriFemaleBROOKLYNNoComdey, famly, kids,Consulting Producer, Staff writerNY but can work in LASesame StreetFamily, Comedygeri.cole@gmail.com9/21/2020 16:36:29
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Rohrbaugh, Elizabeth FemaleBrooklynYesDrama, dramedyIndie filmBased in NY, can work in NY/LA"Becks", indie film now on Showtime, co-writers are Dan Powell and Rebecca Drysdale. "Don't You Cry", indie film pending post-pandemic filming, "DYLAN", short film Vimeo Staff Pick and Vimeo Short of the Week. Drama, dramedy, psychological thrillerliz@outerboroughpictures.com7/20/2020 15:52:13
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Hall, BethanyFemaleCaucasianNoComedyExecutive ProducerBased in NY, can work NY/LABY US FOR US (EP / Co-Creator, Color of Change), THE CHRIS GETHARD SHOW (Cast), THANKSGIVING (EP / Co-Creator / Writer, Go90)Social Justice, Comedy, Optimismbethanyjhall@gmail.com7/20/2020 10:41:51
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Remsen, MicheleFCaucasianComedyHead WriterNYToss It (Amazon Prime (film): Writer, Director, Producer); The Tinsley Bumble Show (WE-tv: Head Writer); Strip Poker (USA: game-show joke-writer)Comedy, Dark Comedy, Dramedy, Thriller, History, Adventure, Action, Sci-Fimichele.remsen@stevedoreproductions.com Rep/Atty: Eric Brooks - Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher 1-310-385-9300
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Roblan, AlexisFemaleCaucasianNoDrama / dramedyFreelance, Writer's AssistantBased in NY, can work in NY or LAGUIDANCE (Hulu / Teen Nick; Writer's Assistant + wrote one ep), LOVE DAILY (Hulu / Teen Nick; Freelance, Writers Guild Award Nominee), RED EMMA & THE MAD MONK (Original Play, NY Times Critic's Pick)High concept drama, dark comedy, horroralexis.roblan@gmail.com7/22/2020 10:46:10
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Simpson, ShariFemaleCaucasianNocomedy, drama, familyFreelanceBased in NY, can work NY/LA"The Swap", co-writer, Disney Channel Original Movie,
"Hopetown", drama series, in development w/ Vast Media & Al Roker Entertainment
"Forever Lost & Found", family feature in development with Broken Road Productions/Paramount		family, comedyAgent: Gordon MacDonald, Buchwald. 323-655-74007/21/2020 15:09:02
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Neuwirth, AllanMaleEuropean/AmericanYesComedy, Drama, Animation, Live actionExecutive Producer, Producer, Story Editor, Writer, Head Writer, Associate ProducerBased in NY, often work in/with LA and London"RUGRATS (2020)" (freelance, Nickelodeon), "SPACE RACERS" (developer, head writer, producer, Universal Kids), "BUBBLE GUPPIES" (head writer, Nick Jr.), "THE OCTONAUTS" (story editor, Disney & BBC), "FAIRY TALE FOREST" (co-creator, writer, producer) (Not announced yet).I enjoy writing the most for family audiences and older kids. Heavy emphasis on broad (and subtle) comedy, action/adventure with comedic elements, animation, and puppets. Yeah, I'm basically an overgrown but somewhat mature child.Agents: Natural Talent - naturalt@earthlink.net My email: allanneuwirth@gmail.com7/26/2020 12:44:51
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Ashworth, Alexandra (Dzana)she / her / gncFilipina-AmericanYesSlice of life, drama, comedyshowrunner's assistant, looking to staffNYC, can / will work NYC / LA or elsewhereHuffPost Video (producer), Rava Films (associate producer), Connected (showrunner's asst, AOL Originals), Wonders (writer, feature film script)queer-centered, women-centered, drama, slice-of-life, magical realism, cerebral, social issues, science fiction, speculative fiction, Asian-American, Pacific-Islander, Judaism, character-drivendzana.ashworth@gmail.com
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Kramer, MarkMaleFilipino-AmericanNoComedyFirst-time stafferCurrently based on LA, can work in NY/LALAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER (staff writer, HBO)Late Night, Race-driven comedies, Dark comedy, Adult animationmkramer128@gmail.com7/20/2020 11:51:06
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Martirez-McIntosh, KyleMaleFilipino-AmericanNoComedyFirst-time staffer, special material by, writer's assistant/associate producerBased in NY, can work in NY/LA2019 Golden Globes (special material by, NBC), Late Night with Seth Meyers (writer's assistant/AP/monologue contributor, NBC), Arrested Development (script coordinator, Netflix)sitcom, late nightkylemarmac@gmail.com8/31/2020 13:18:24
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Kallas, ChristinaFemaleGreek, immigrantDrama, DramedyProducerNYC & BerlinThe Rainbow Experiment (film, Gravitas/Amazon), The Commissioner (film, Golden Bear nominated, Showtime Networks), Danni Lowinski (TV series, SAT1/Germany)character-driven, drama, dramedy, psychological thriller, mystery, police procedural, legal procedural, journalism, social issues, urban, musical, American and European, international, nonlinear, multiprotagonist, multilingual, mind bending storytelling structureschristina.kallas@icloud.com
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Cooper, TMale (Transgender)Jewish/whiteYesDrama, ComedyCo-EP, Consulting Producer, FreelanceNYC / LA / ATLTHE BLACKLIST (Co-Ep, Consulting Producer, NBC); THE GET DOWN (Freelance, Netflix); COPPER (Freelance, BBC America)Dramedy; Comedy; Drama; Romantic Comedy; Young Adult; Features; Historic; Biopic; Underrepresented Communities/Characters; Politics; Art; Literature; Music; Fashion; Family Drama/-edy; True Crime; Cults; Mental Health; Documentary; Writer/Director; WGA Writing Team; LGBTQIA; Gender/TransgenderPARADIGM: Zac Simmons (‭(310) 288-8000‬). MOSAIC: Dawn Saltzman (DSaltzman@mosaicla.com). 8/29/2020 16:56:40
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Lopez-Bernal, KristyFemaleLatina/CubanComedy, DramedyStaff WriterNY, can work NY/LAThe Detour (TBS), 63rd Man (Audible)comedy, dramedy, dark, women, POC, character, sketch, female friendship, rom com, political, government, latinx, variety sitcomkriseli@gmail.com
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Bedoya, KathleenFemaleLatinxNodramaExecutive Producer, Consulting Producer, Producer, Story Editor, FreelanceBased in New Jersey, can work physically in NJ/NY or remotely anywhere elseEast Los High, Co-Creator & Exec Producer, HULU; Último Año, story producer, MTV Latin America; Los Beltrán, Co-Exec Producer, TelemundoYouth, Urban, drama, entertainment education, social impactbedoya.k@gmail.com7/21/2020 12:07:37
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Gonzalez, AlexMaleLatinxComedy, HorrorStaff WriterNY/ can do LA"Michael Moore's TV Nation" / 'Late Night Ordeal' (play)/ Black List Script "Fat Funny Frankenstein" / "Land Shark" debut horror novel / editor of FlexxMag.comCharacter driven, cosmic horror, punchy dialogue, subversive family relationships, deep knowledge on wine and spirits industry, unheathly obsession with witchcraft and occultism Alexrgon27@gmail.com / https://www.alex-gonzalez.me/
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Gonzalez, JoeMaleLatinxNDRAMAStory EditorNew York City"BOSCH" Amazon Studios, Season 1, Ep. 7, "The Lost Boys," season 2, Ep. 8, "Follow the Money"Drama, Crime, Horror, Paychological Thrillers, Sci-Fijgonzalez207@verizon.net
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Leal, Laura JeanFemaleLatinxNoDramaStaff writerEast Coast. Can work in NY or LAMakeready's HOMBRE (Staff Writer). THE PUNISHER (Freelance (ep 211), Marvel / Netflix). THE PUNISHER (Writers' Assistant).Drama, Dramedy, Black Comedy, Female Centric, Action, Conspiracy, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Horror, Network, Cable, Premiumleal.laurajean@gmail.com & https://directories.wga.org/member/2ac76f32-be95-41f2-8db0-3fe3ebf8f90c7/24/2020 12:26:05
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Sanchez, JoshuaMaleLatinxYesDramaFirst-time stafferBased in NY, can work in NY/LAFour (Feature Film), The Project (Pilot)Drama, Crime, Thriller, Dramedy, LGBTQ+, Period, Latinxjoshuasanchez76@gmail.com7/21/2020 8:15:46
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Rodriguez, Michael MaleLatinx (Dominican)YesComedy, Animation, MusicalStaff writer, FreelanceNY/LAALICE'S WONDERLAND (staff writer, Disney), CRAIG OF THE CREEK (Cartoon Network), SHARKDOG (Nickelodeon/Netflix)comedy, irreverent, goofy, political, musical, LGBTQ, satire, animatedmrodrig94@gmail.com1/18/2021 15:58:58
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Gutierrez, JonathonMaleLatinx (Mexican)NocomedyStaff writerBased in LA, can work in NYThis Functional Family (staff writer, TruTV). Ultramechatron Team Go! (staff writer, Dropout). @midnight (staff writer, Comedy Central)sitcom, late-night comedy, animation, science fiction, mystery, crime, dark comedy, hard jokesjongoot@gmail.com, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4141669/10/5/2020 18:42:18
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Cossio, ElizaFemaleMexicanYesComedyStaff writerBased in LA, can work NY/LAONE DAY AT A TIME (staff writer, Pop/Netflix), WYATT CENAC'S PROBLEM AREAS (staff writer, HBO)absurdity, comedy, dramedy, magical realism, Latinx, teen, mysteryelizabeth.cossio@gmail.com7/18/2020 17:33:57
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Aridjis, EvaFMexican-AmericanDramaStaff writer/writer of episodeNY, LANarcos: Mexico EP 502 (Gaumont/Netflix), El Candidato (Amazon/Televisa), The Favor (feature film)Drama, sci-fi, horror/supernatural, period/historical, writer, director, narrative, documentary, music and musicians, art, literature, photography, spirituality, religious cults, paganism, animals, environmental, human rights, animal rights, Latin America, Mexico, USA, Chicano, Mexican-American, Native American Indian history and culture, coming of age, family, anthropology, mythology, folk tales, fairy tales, pre-Hispanic culture, Greek mythology, the occult, ghosts, circuses, history of science, medical oddities.evasophia@mac.com
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Gomez, Lindy JamilFemaleMexican-American and LebaneseNoComedy and/or dramedyStaff writerBased in LA, can work in NY/LAKEVIN CAN FUCK HIMSELF (staff writer, AMC), blind-script deal (Sony), PICANTE (pilot, ABC/UTV)female friendship, family, diverse POV, comedy lindygomez@gmail.com7/22/2020 17:14:12
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Saleh, EricaFemaleMiddle EasternNoDramaProducerBased in NY, can work in NY/LAOne of Us is Lying (pilot, EP, creator, Peacock); Happy Face (Producer, CBS All Access) Evil (Co-Producer, CBS)Complicated families/relationships, Female-Driven, Crime/MysteryGreg Shephard: gshephard@writ-large.com7/22/2020 11:17:25
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Zolfaghari, MoujanFMiddle Eastern/IranianNComedy, Comedy-Variety, AnimationStory Editor Currently in LA but can work in NYThe Detour (staff writer, TBS), Not Too Late Show With Elmo (Writer, HBO MAX), Human Kind Of (Writer, Facebook Watch)comedy, narrative, animation, coming-of-age, sci-fi, satire, political, silly, witty, ensemble, genre, charater-driven, british humor, sad funny characters moujanz@gmail.com / Agent: Maude Reilly (APA)
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Quintana, Christina "CQ" (call me CQ) Female / GNCMixed Race / LatinxYesDrama / DramedyStaff writer, First-time stafferBased in NY, can work NY/LA1. THE BAKER AND THE BEAUTY (Staff Writer, ABC)
2. AZUL (Original play, produced at Southern Rep 2019, Kilroys List)
3. SCISSORING (Original play, produced at INTAR 2018, Published via Dramatists Play Service) 		Upstairs/downstairs; magic/mysticism; queer-centered stories; BIPOC-centered stories, family/chosen family Steven Selikoff (Shuman Company) <sselikoff@shumanco.com>/ Manal Hammad Manal Hammad <mhammad@vervetla.com> (Verve) 7/20/2020 13:48:55
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Ahmed, SharbariFemaleSouth AsianNoSocial drama, dramedy, Staff writer, FreelanceNY, can work in NY and LA"Rickshaw Girl", film adaptation, "Quantico", staff writer, ABCSocial drama, dark comedy, satire, supernatural/magic realism, psychological thriller, quirky or underrepresented charactersWGA Find A Writer, shabini71@gmail.com7/23/2020 8:55:52
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Rizvi, SaharFemaleSouth AsianNoComedyStaff writerBased in NY, can work in NY/LAFull Frontal with Samantha Bee (staff writer, TBS), 2019 Golden Globe Awards (special material by, NBC), Late Night with Seth Meyers (Writer's Assistant/AP, NBC)sitcom, late night comedy, family, dramedy srizvi74@gmail.com8/31/2020 16:06:23
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Vir, Arun K.FemaleSouth AsianNodramedy, comedy, drama, rom-comWriters Assistant in my early career as writer.Based in LA. can work in NYCSuburban Turban, Academy Nicholl Finalist; I Love you, Mona Singh, final selection, Humanitas New Voices.cultural, family, coming of age, quirky, awkward, social justice, crime, investigative, mental health, https://directories.wga.org/member/1fc7c386-c30d-478e-b617-7511d9889002 8/19/2020 14:20:01
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Mani, PratimaFemaleSouth AsianNoComedyStaff writer
Based in NY, can work in NY
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (staff writer, CBS)
dark comedy, dry comedy, surreal/absurdist/whimsical comedy, original comedy music
Rep: mreilly@apa-agency.com8/20/2021 7:53:38
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Dhawan, SabrinaFemaleSouth Asian IndianNoComedy and dramaStaff writerBased in NYMonsoon Wedding, Writer
Kaminey, Co Writer
Midnights Children (for Netflix, Staff Writer - group of four writers, 2019)		Family, immigrant, character driven comedy, women, single mothers, interracial home life, diasporasabrinadhawan@gmail.com/also WGA Find-a-writer7/19/2020 15:34:23
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Nguyen, DerekMVietnamese AmericanYDrama, Comedy, HorrorScreenwriterNYC"The Housemaid", "The Housemaid" American remake (CJ Entertainment, IFC Films)Character driven dramas, period, history, thrillers, horror, comedies, POC, LGBTQ, I'm also a producer and directorderek.nguyen@mac.com
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Copaken, DeborahFemaleWhiteNoComedy, dramedy, dramaStaff writerBrooklyn based, will work anywhereEMILY IN PARIS, YOUNGER, MODERN LOVEfamily, comedy, middle-aged women, love, dating, divorce, travel, adventure, Francedcopaken@gmail.com (also Mary Pender at UTA: PenderM@unitedtalent.com) 7/22/2020 11:28:51
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Daly, SineadFemaleWhiteNoDramaSupervising ProducerBased in LA, can work NY/LA/abroad - have EU passportTHE WALKING DEAD: WORLD BEYOND (supervising producer, AMC), DIRTY JOHN (co-producer, BRAVO), THE AGE OF MIRACLES (EP, pilot in development at HBO Max)YA, true crime, genre (sci-fi and/or horror), family, soap, thriller - I run the gamut!Managers: Hannah Ozer <ozer@kaplanperrone.com>, Josh Goldenberg <goldenberg@kaplanperrone.com>7/18/2020 20:05:09
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Drespel, NicoleFWhiteComedyStory EditorNYFirst Wives Club (Story Editor, BET+), Wet Hot American Summer (Staff, Netflix), Chris Gethard Show (Co-Producer, TruTV, Comedy/Variety)comedy, ensemble, genreNicole.drespel@gmail.com
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Erickson, KateFWhiteDramaProducerLA, can work in NYMr. Robot (staff writer, USA), Fear The Walking Dead (executive story editor, AMC), See (producer, Apple TV+)genre, dramedy, family, rural America, action, drama, crime, character-drivenRep: Merideth Bajana at Grandview
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Fontana, KaitlinFWhiteComedy/DramedyWriter/DirectorLA/NYGirlfriend on Mars (Black List script), Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Franchesca (Sundance short film)Queer, LGBTQ, comedy, dark comedy, Canada, small town life, sci-fikaitlin.fontana@gmail.com
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Gazzaniga, MarinFWhiteNComedy, DramaCo-Creator/Co-EP; Co-head writerNY/LA The Line (Co-creator/Co-EP w/Serena da Conceicao, Freeform & Hulu) [sold it twice]; One Life to Live (Co-Head Writer & staff writer, Hulu); So Close (Writer/Producer, independent film)dark comedy, soap, social justice & crime, neuroscience, science, melodrama, journalism, religion, playwrightmaringazz@gmail.com
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Glock-Cooper, AllisonfemalewhiteyesDrama, comedyconsulting producerNY/LA/ATLThe Blacklist (consulting producer, writer), ESPN (senior writer, producer), Man Made (writer, producer)women-centered, funny, heartfelt, particular, lived-in, characters not caricatures Dawn Saltzman, Mosaic/ dsaltzman@mosaicla.com 7/20/20
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Kaufman, MJ Non-binarywhiteYesdrama or comedyStaff writerBased in NY can work in NY or LATHE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA (staff writer, Netflix) MASCULINITY MAX (play, Public Theater), SAGITTARIUS PONDEROSA (play, NAATCO)queer, transgender, women-centered, butch, genderqueer, nonbinary, dramedy, dark comedy, family, horror, fantasy, sci-fi, magical realism, coming of age, spirituality, sex, period/historical, Judaism, playwright, political, thriller, spy, mysterymjkaufmanster@gmail.com / Managers: A.B. Fischer + Dennis Kim + Kelly Miller (kellymiller@literate.com)7/22/2020 9:24:08
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Lange, KristenFemaleWhiteComedy, DramedyStory EditorNYC & LAThe Goldbergs (SE, ABC), Divorce (Staff, HBO), The Michael J. Fox Show (Freelance, NBC)ensemble, female friendship, adolescence, mother-daughter, rom com, dating, musicals, magical realism, story structure, punch-upkristen.m.lange@gmail.com
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McHugh, BethanyFemaleWhiteNoDramaFirst-time stafferBased in NY, can work NY/LAGENIUS: ARETHA (Staff Writer); P-VALLEY (Script Corodinator); THE AFFAIR (Script Coordinator)Sci-Fi, Superhero, Political / Character Based Dramabethanymchugh@mac.com7/24/2020 10:26:59
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Nipkow, LeslieFwhiteDrama/Dramedystaff writerNY, LA, NOLAAthena TV Writers Lab 2020, 3x Blacklist Labs ShortlistCharacter-Driven, history & biopic, sports, Old Hollywood, Holocaust, New Orleans, boxing, courtroom, drama/dramedy, soaphttps://findawriter.wgaeast.org/member/b68497bc-3ea9-4654-8064-2ca5f9c969fa
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O'Shea, MarygraceFwhiteNoDramaExec Story Editor/ Creator EPNY based, can work LA or anywhere, US + EU passports (Irish passport)SVU, Golden Parachutes/FTVS (original pilot), Law and Order Criminal Intent, FEMALE DRIVEN: Conversations with 100 Women Showrunners (Book)female centered, single mothers, crime procedural, police procedural, family drama, art restoration, contemporary Italy, France, Belgium, historical Italy, neurodiversity, deaf culture, political thrillers, character driven comedymarygraceoshea@gmail.com
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Rydzel, MollyFemaleWhiteYesDramaStory Editor, Staff writerBased in NY, can work in NY,LA and GA. The One Percent (story editor, STARZ) Assisted Living (showrunner, digital series) Serial Lover (theatrical, ArsNova/Sanguine) Drama, thriller, female driven, wine and beveragedash@romarkfilms.com (manager) 8/11/2020 10:36:16
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Shapiro, LaraFwhitedrama/comedyExec Story Editor; creator/EPbased in NYC but have staffed in LA & NYCQUIET REBEL (Sony TV; creator/EP); UNDERCOVER (Tomorrow Studios; creator/EP); THE AMERICANS (FX; staff writer); BERLIN STATION (EPIX; story editor); IMPULSE (YouTube Premium; exec. story editor); LABOR PAINS (film; writer/director);spy drama; journalism; conflict photography; historical drama; Cold War/Soviet cuture; science and technology (Sloan Foundation award winner); feminist; LGBTQ; reproductive rights; New York and Boston history; American politics; African politics and culutre; Northern European politics and culture; Mid-East & West geopolitics; writer and director but not necessarily at the same time. larashap@gmail.com; Manager Dan Halsted at Manage-ment: DH@manage-ment.com (310) 208-6716
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Villa, KateFemaleWhiteNoComedyStaff writerBased in NY, Can work in NY/LAWait Wait Don't Tell Me (Joke Writer + Writer in Residence, NPR), GameChangers (Staff Writer, TruTV), Ask Me Another (Joke + Game Writer, NPR) Comedy/Variety, Mystery, Animationkatesvilla@gmail.com (www.kate-villa.com)7/18/2020 14:06:09
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Caldwell, JessicaFWhite Nodrama, comedy, dark comedyFirst-time stafferNY WA and SA on Showtime's BILLIONS, two feature film scripts for hire - Gonzo Girl and Executive Assistant: Iris .... also published creative non fiction in NYTmillennials, alcoholism/addiction, finance world, sex work, coming of age, anything related to Maine/New Englandjessicabcaldwell@gmail.com represented by Susan Solomon-Shapiro at Circle of Confusion
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Sidner, Kathryn Sydney FemaleWhite (over 50 with lots to give!) NoHour long drama / Half hour cable dramadyHave sold 2 pilots want to staff Anywhere ( live in NYC) Sold one pilot to CW another to CBS Dramas and dramadys — edgy or fun or both SydneySidner@gmail.com 7/22/2020 10:50:05
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Cloughley, MicharneFemaleWhite / Australian but American Permanent Resident YesDrama and comedy Staff writerBased in NY, can work anywhere1. LAW & ORDER: SVU (staff writer, NBC) 2. THE WAY THEY LIVE (play, produced at The Metropolitan Museum of Art) 3. MY STRONG FEMALE EGO (play, developed by The National Library of Australia)real stories, female protagonists, feminism, history, science-fictionMichael Moore Agency - Michael@michaelmooreagency.com7/27/2020 18:21:08
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Watson, EmilyFemaleWhite & Filipino Yesnews, documentary, docuseries, late nightProducer, Co-Producer, Story Editor, Staff writer, FreelanceBased in NY, can work in NY/LAWriter/Producer on Netflix series "Beyond the Doc,"
Senior Field Producer, HuffPost News
Senior Producer, Quartz News 		criminal justice, politics, political extremism, civil rights, lgbtq+ issues, true crimeev.watson@gmail.com11/10/2020 12:05:42
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Censabella, Laura MariaFwhite, Italian, 1st generationNdrama, dramedy, comedylow-level, looking to staffNY, LATwo team Emmys as Associate Writer for As the World Turns; half hour script for HBO's Women: Breaking the Rules series; Adaptation of my original play Paradise for American Oasis Films & Viola Davis/Julius Tennon.Italy, Italians & Italian Americans, Biology (have 2 Alfred P. Sloan commissions in theatre), science, war, PTSD, disability, jazz music (former singer), philosopny (philosophy major at Yale), religion, yoga, meditation, beauty business (experience with a top hair salon in NYC), dysfunctional families, family, NYC borough-raised (Brooklyn & Queens)lauramariacens@gmail.com, repped by Elaine Devlin elaine@edevlinlit.com
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Balaban, LoriFwhite, Jewishdrama/dramedylow-level; looking to staffLA but can work in NYCWriter, Giant Panda, doc for NBC, Hidden Worlds Tv series for NGTV, Comedy Night School for CBS,Character focused, I have an MFA in fiction, specialize in television with six pilot samples, as well as dark comedic dramas about outisders making bold choices. Background in tech, sketch, improv and teaching. Female director from a small town with a stint overseas and and NYC.madefilms@gmail.com
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Berman, BrookeFwhite, Jewishdrama, dramedy, comedylow-level; looking to staffNY, LAPolly Freed (feature, Rebelle Media), Smashing (feature, Natalie Portman), Major Minor Details (feature, Mark Gordon Company), A Model City (play, Stacey Mindich Productions)playwright and memoirist. female-centered, complicated characters, grounded humor, complex inner lives. desire, activism, female friendship, working mothers, intersectional feminism if that's even still a thing, motherless daughters, coming of age, spirituality and sex. art and literature. married to a religion writer.brookeberman@gmail.com, repped by Sally Ware, Industry Entertainment, sallyw@industryentertainment.com
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Stewart, SashaFWhite/CaucasianComedyCo-ProducerNY, but can work in LATBA Docuseries (Writer, Co-Producer, Netflix), Daughters of D.C. (Head Writer, iHeartRadio, podcast), The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (Staff Writer, Comedy Central)Comedy, Scripted Comedy, Historical Comedy/Drama, Animation, Workplace Comedy, Rom Com, Family Sitcom, Young Adult, Genre, Sci-Fi, Comedy/Variety, Rethinking comedy as a way to upend the status quo instead of reinforce itsasha.stewart7@gmail.com. Managers: Tim Honigman and Derek Van Pelt, Mainstay Entertainment (310) 860-2880
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Werthman, ColleenFWhite/German-IrishComedy-Variety, ComedyShowrunner, Head Writer, Staff WriterNY but often in LAThe Daily Show, The Nightly Show, Joke writer, comedy, punch-up, multi-cam, late night, comedy-variety, single-cam, dark, social, political, character-rich, spy/espionage, smart, silly, super funnycolleenw@bway.net
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Strauss, DarynFwhite/mixed: caucasian & latinaComedy/ Dramastaff writerNYWeight (Writers Guild Award), Downsized (Writers Guild Award Nominee), MAKERS (PBS), The Lizzie Bennet Diariesworkplace, family, comedy, dramedy, drama, romantic comedy, musical, technology, sci-fi, digital media, social media, kids, teen, millennial, multi-cultural couples and familiesdigitalchicktv@gmail.com