Joie Botkin
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Moroccan-Spanish screenwriter/producer with a decade of experience creating dynamic, inclusive films. Broad knowledge in most genres with a focus on comedy, romance and horror. Has penned 30 TV movies for the Hallmark Channel and produced three films. Teaches writing and provides mentorship for aspiring writers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Consultant, Mentor
Write-Off
Los Angeles
01.2021 - Current
- Taught writing for film and TV in one-on-one and group settings.
- Provided mentorship for aspiring writers, helping two mentees get films made at Hallmark Channel and Amazon.
Writer and Producer
Hallmark Media
Los Angeles
06.2016 - Current
- Wrote or re-wrote over 30 TV Movies.
- Produced three TV movies.
Screenwriter, Writer
Joie Botkin LTD
Los Angeles
06.2008 - Current
- Employed by various networks to write works in comedy, romance and horror genres.
- Penned two novels in fiction and YA genres.
On-Call Shift Supervisor
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
Oakland, CA
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Managed and provided crisis counseling on suicide hotline.
- Oversaw crisis line operations and volunteers on shift.
- Provided emergency support for high-risk calls.
- Trained and provided training in suicide prevention, intervention, de-escalation as well as anti-bias communication.
Photographer
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Melbourne, Australia
11.2007 - 05.2008
- Documented Sea Shepherd's direct action campaign to end whaling.
- Photographed and edited for Animal Planet's hit show Whale Wars.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Freshman Foundation With Focus On Glassblowing
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RISkills
- Conversational in French and Spanish
- Natural leader with experience managing teams in high-stress environments
- Trained in anti-bias communication
- Extensive knowledge of screenwriting and writing novels as well as content creating and marketing
- Communication, collaboration, creativity
- Empathy above all
Timeline
Teacher, Consultant, Mentor
Write-Off
01.2021 - Current
Writer and Producer
Hallmark Media
06.2016 - Current
On-Call Shift Supervisor
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
03.2015 - 02.2018
Screenwriter, Writer
Joie Botkin LTD
06.2008 - Current
Photographer
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
11.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
University of Southern California
Some College (No Degree) - Freshman Foundation With Focus On Glassblowing
Rhode Island School of Design