John McPhaul III
Brooklyn,NY
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer
"Moments" Web Series by Malik Baker
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Wrote and edited the screenplay for Episode 3 of "Moments." Entitled "Look Out!"
- Collaborated closely with the director and producer to align the script with budgetary constraints while maintaining creative integrity.
- Currently writing episode 6 of "Moments", due to be released in February 2024.
Assistant Director
Trust Me Bro - Short Film
New York, NY
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Providing notes and feedback on the script, as well as to actors when the director was unavailable.
- Worked as a liaison between the director and the various departments, conveying instructions and ensuring everyone is informed about changes to the schedule or script.
- Working also as script supervisor to ensure that the script is followed and that any necessary script notes are communicated to the director.
Staff Writer
The Black Sheep Online
Flagstaff, AZ
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Identified key mistakes in documents and used well-developed proofreading skills to make changes.
- Responsible for creating engaging and humorous content that resonates with college students.
- Generating fresh and entertaining ideas, crafting funny and well-structured articles.
- Researching relevant topics, collaborating with the team, engaging with the audience, staying current with trends, and maintaining a vibrant online presence.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Dramatic Writing
New York University
New York, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Creative Media And Film
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ08.2019
Skills
- Screenwriting/ Television Writing
- Microsoft Office
- Familiar with meeting deadlines
- Customer Service
- Appointment Scheduling
- Knowledge and passion for stand up and sketch comedy
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving, listening, and observation
- Well Organized
- Multitasking
- Story Editing
- Creative Brainstorming
Accomplishments
- Powder Keg, Quarterfinalist for 2023 Academy Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting
- Powder Keg, Semifinalist in Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards - Diversity Initiative III
- Powder Keg, Quarterfinalist in WeScreenplay - Diverse Voices Lab Fall 2023
- Powder Keg, Quarterfinalist, Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition Fall 2023
- A Titan Opus, Quarterfinalist in Stage 32 - New Voices in Animation Screenwriting Contest, 2021
- A Titan Opus, Semifinalist in Script2Comic Contest, 2021
- The People, Quarterfinalist in Screencraft Screenwriting Fellowship 2022
- The People, Top 50 in Launchpad Pilot Competition 2022
Timeline
Assistant Director
Trust Me Bro - Short Film
11.2023 - 12.2023
Writer
"Moments" Web Series by Malik Baker
08.2022 - Current
Staff Writer
The Black Sheep Online
09.2016 - 04.2018
Master of Fine Arts - Dramatic Writing
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Creative Media And Film
Northern Arizona University