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Jill DeWinter

Jill DeWinter

Sherman Oaks,CA

Summary

AUTHOR AND WRITER

Author of AMERICA, WHY? Money. Party. Politics.

Writer and political advocate with a prolific portfolio of screenplays and television pilots. Experienced at NBC and MSNBC in New York before returning to Los Angeles to work on successful series and films for Michael Douglas. Joined James Cameron's groundbreaking content enterprise, committed to pushing exploration boundaries. Dedicated to creating a better understanding of the complexities shaping our nation's fabric.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Writer/Reporter/Assoc. Producer

Civilized Entertainment
Los Angeles
04.2018 - 03.2020
  • Writer and Associate Producer for a ten-part docu-series "Hollywood Neutral: Gun Control"
  • The series aimed to move the conversation on gun control forward, through compelling human stories, and in the end draft comprehensive vital legislation.

Freelance Writer

Various Screenwriters
Los Angeles
02.2009 - 05.2017
  • Continually hired by various a-list screenwriters to ghost write for them, help draft story beat outlines, as well as correct and edit screenplays.

Associate Producer

James Cameron's Earthship Productions
Malibu
06.2002 - 06.2009
  • Speak, research, and provide production support for various passion projects for director/writer James Cameron
  • Earthship Productions embarked on docu-series, and documentaries aimed to change the world for the better, through education, inspiration, and thought-provoking content
  • The projects spanned topics from climate change to space programs for kids, to explorative expeditions to inspire future ecologists and conservationists.

Script and Story Development

Michael Douglas’ Furthur Films
Universal Pictures
05.2000 - 05.2002
  • Read and evaluate incoming scripts for actor and producer Michael Douglas
  • Establish relationships with studios, writers, and producers to acquire screenplays for Michael Douglas
  • Constant written communication between Michael and Studio Executives
  • Act as liaison between Michael and screenwriters.

Education

AUSC

Penn State

Personal Information

Title: Writer & Author

Certification

  • Pi Sigma Alpha - The National Political Science Honor Society

Timeline

Writer/Reporter/Assoc. Producer

Civilized Entertainment
04.2018 - 03.2020

Freelance Writer

Various Screenwriters
02.2009 - 05.2017

Associate Producer

James Cameron's Earthship Productions
06.2002 - 06.2009

Script and Story Development

Michael Douglas’ Furthur Films
05.2000 - 05.2002

AUSC

Penn State
  • Pi Sigma Alpha - The National Political Science Honor Society
Jill DeWinter