Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Ainslie Claire  Pratt

Ainslie Claire Pratt

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Devoted Screenwriter with a strong background writing films, plays, comedy sketches, and short stories with dynamic and relatable characters. Passionate about exploring horror and comedy entertainment. Adept at collaborating with directors, producers and fellow writers to meet creative goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Creator/Screenwriter

USC School of Cinematic Arts
12.2023 - Current

Lobotomy Husband (short film)

  • Created, wrote and acted in a short horror/parody sitcom
  • Wrote the lyrics and performed the theme song

Ketchup & Mustard (short film screenplay)

  • Wrote a 20-minute horror/comedy short film

Script Supervisor

USC School of Cinematic Arts
11.2023 - Current

Peanut (short film)

  • Served as script supervisor for the professional set of the thesis film of a master’s student
  • Tracked of shots/takes and lined the script to assist the editor
  • Provided actors with dialog start points and other details for pick up shots
  • Monitored scenes during production to check for continuity and script adherence

Manager

Northwestern Sailing Center
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Cultivated a supportive and efficient work environment
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing facility protocols to ensure operational excellence and safety
  • Oversaw customer relations and the safety of patrons
  • Supervised and instructed classes of children and adults

Research Assistant

Annenberg Inclusion Initiative
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted research and gathered data on diversity and inclusion within the film industry
  • Participated in the largest study on diversity and inclusion within film and television
  • Completed a minimum of 8 hours of research per week
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results

Screenwriter/Director

Evanston Township High School
09.2022 - 05.2023

Respirer (short film)

  • Wrote a ten minute short film adaptation of my Scholastic Silver Key award winning play, Respirer, which was performed by professional actors
  • Directed, produced, shot, and edited the film independently
  • Awarded best screenplay at the Evanston Township High School Film festival

Hollow (short film)

  • Wrote, produced, created a silent experimental short film

The Forest (short film)

  • Wrote, produced, and created a horror short film

Director

Evanston Township High School
01.2022 - 10.2022

General Director of YAMO The Sketchiest Place On Earth

  • Served as creative director and Head writer of annual musical sketch comedy show
  • Wrote and edited sketches, song lyrics, and scenes
  • Directed and blocked scenes
  • Coordinated efforts between the orchestra, actors, dancers and singers to unify the show

Writer’s Showcase

  • Directed a student-driven show from conception to stage.
  • Adapted student-submitted writing for stage
  • Cast actors, blocked scenes, and coordinated the production

Script Supervisor

Northwestern University Cherubs Film Program
06.2022 - 07.2022

Crash (short film)

  • Served as a script supervisor on the set and in post production for
  • Wrote reports on previous day's productivity and complied paperwork for post-production.

Un/Planned (short film)

  • Served as a script supervisor on the set and in post production
  • Wrote reports on previous day's productivity and complied paperwork for post-production.

Screenwriter

Northwestern University Cherubs Film Program
06.2022 - 07.2022

Nun of Your Business (short Film)

  • Collaborated on the script of “Nun of Your Business,” a short comedy film
  • Assisted on set production, and character consultation for the script.

Frenemies (short film screenplay)

  • Wrote a dark comedy/horror short film script
  • Collaborated with the director on set
  • Nominated as Screenwriting Valedictorian of the National High School Institute

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Writing For Film And Television

University Of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2027

GED -

Evanston Township High School
Evanston
05.2023

Skills

  • Collaborative mindset
  • Visual storytelling
  • Content Creation
  • Creative Collaboration
  • Social Media
  • Final Draft expertise
  • Adobe Suite expertise
  • Creative Writing
  • Team Leadership
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Directing

Accomplishments

  • Screenwriting Valedictorian at (NHSI) National High School Institute Northwestern University
  • Recipient of Scholastic Silver Key Playwriting Award
  • Awarded Best Screenplay in th Evanston Township High School Film Festival
  • 2023-24 Illinois State Scholar

Affiliations

  • WCA (Women In Cinematic Arts) at University Of Southern California
  • Tri Delta Theta Xi Chapter at University Of Southern California

Certification

  • Boating License - 2023
  • CPR Certification from the American Red Cross Association - 2023

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Creator/Screenwriter

USC School of Cinematic Arts
12.2023 - Current

Script Supervisor

USC School of Cinematic Arts
11.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

Annenberg Inclusion Initiative
08.2023 - 12.2023

Manager

Northwestern Sailing Center
06.2023 - 08.2024

Screenwriter/Director

Evanston Township High School
09.2022 - 05.2023

Script Supervisor

Northwestern University Cherubs Film Program
06.2022 - 07.2022

Screenwriter

Northwestern University Cherubs Film Program
06.2022 - 07.2022

Director

Evanston Township High School
01.2022 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Writing For Film And Television

University Of Southern California

GED -

Evanston Township High School
  • Boating License - 2023
  • CPR Certification from the American Red Cross Association - 2023
Ainslie Claire Pratt