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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, CO
2011

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