Alison Wilber
Boulder,CO
Summary
A holistically creative gal who loves spinning words into stories. Sometimes that looks like crafting campfire tales in the mountain woods. Mostly it's writing film and TV for Hollywood.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK? | Writer/Producer
Paramount +, Freelance
10.2021 - Current
- Served as producer and ran the room for the Emmy-nominated reboot
- Mentored junior writers, providing guidance on story, industry standards and best practices.
- Very reluctantly watched A LOT of horror films for "research"
PANIC | Writer/Executive Story Editor
Amazon Studios
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Contributed creatively as a member of the writing staff
- Ensured the continuity of the show's voice by maintaining consistent tone throughout
- Offered creative solutions and crafted episodes that aligned with season themes and storylines.
GLOW | Staff Writer
Netflix
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Collaborated as a member of the writing staff
- Generated innovative story ideas by exploring diverse genres, themes, and narrative structures.
- Conducted extensive research to ensure accurate representation of historical events and cultural nuances.
- Learned to wrestle (wouldn't say I'm a natural)
Script Coordinator/Editor
Freelance
10.2011 - 08.2018
- Worked on television shows including The Mysteries of Laura (NBC Universal), Unforgettable (A&E), Transparent (Amazon), Teenage Bounty Hunters (Netflix)
- Managed project timelines for successful completion.
- Collaborated closely with production teams to ensure a smooth filming process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO2011
Skills
- Pitching
- Persuasive Writing
- Story Breaking/Editing
- Keeping Big Coffee in business
- Research
- Character/Story Arcs
- Deadline-oriented (life benchmarks exempt)
- Project Management
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
WGA West Guild Member
Emmy-nominated Writing Staff (2023)
Taco Eating Contest Winner (2003)
- Currently retired but itching for a comeback
VOLUNTEER
Prison Education Project — Teacher/Facilitator/Community Volunteer
Timeline
ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK? | Writer/Producer
Paramount +, Freelance
10.2021 - Current
PANIC | Writer/Executive Story Editor
Amazon Studios
03.2021 - 09.2021
GLOW | Staff Writer
Netflix
10.2018 - 10.2020
Script Coordinator/Editor
Freelance
10.2011 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
University of Colorado