Marlon Carter
Huntsville ,AL
Summary
Accomplished Screenwriter with a proven track record at Focused Fylmz LLC and as a self-employed writer, adept in adaptation expertise and fostering a collaborative mindset. Excelled in transforming diverse genres into captivating screenplays, enhancing character development, and ensuring engaging dialogue. Achieved consistent high-quality work under tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional editing skills and a professional work ethic.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Screenwriter
Focused Fylmz Llc
07.2018 - Current
- Generated innovative story ideas by exploring diverse genres, themes, and narrative structures.
- Managed tight deadlines while delivering high-quality work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
- Storyboarded screenplays and scripts based on production ideas.
- Developed a strong understanding of screenplay formatting and industry standards, resulting in polished scripts that met or exceeded expectations.
- Formatted screenplays into usable scripts.
- Worked closely with casting directors to ensure appropriate talent was matched to roles in production.
- Balanced character development with plot progression to create well-rounded stories that captivated audiences.
- Adapted novels, articles, and other source material into engaging screenplays for various platforms such as film or television.
Freelance Screenwriter
Self Employed Writer
08.2016 - Current
- Managed tight deadlines while delivering high-quality work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
- Generated innovative story ideas by exploring diverse genres, themes, and narrative structures.
- Storyboarded screenplays and scripts based on production ideas.
- Developed a strong understanding of screenplay formatting and industry standards, resulting in polished scripts that met or exceeded expectations.
- Formatted screenplays into usable scripts.
- Worked closely with casting directors to ensure appropriate talent was matched to roles in production.
- Balanced character development with plot progression to create well-rounded stories that captivated audiences.
- Maintained open communication channels with all key stakeholders during the screenwriting process, including producers, directors, and actors, ensuring smooth project execution from conception to completion.
- Mentored aspiring screenwriters, providing guidance on industry standards and best practices for successful script development.
- Ensured continuity in characters'' voices by maintaining consistent tone throughout scripts during rewrites.
- Followed up with production companies on script processing.
- Edited screenplays based on executive feedback.
- Attended conferences, workshops, and seminars to remain informed about current trends in the film industry while continually honing my craft as a screenwriter.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to refine scripts for optimal on-screen impact.
- Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
- Developed captivating screenplays by incorporating compelling storytelling techniques and strong character arcs.
Education
N/A - Psychology
University of Alabama Huntsville
Huntsville, ALSkills
- Adaptation expertise
- Theme exploration
- Pacing Control
- Professionalism and Work Ethic
- Dialogue writing
- World-building
- Collaborative mindset
- Visual storytelling
- Pitching Ideas
- Editing
- Character Development
- Emotional resonance
- Conflict creation
Accomplishments
Films have garnered Millions of views, with positive reviews.
Timeline
Screenwriter
Focused Fylmz Llc
07.2018 - Current
Freelance Screenwriter
Self Employed Writer
08.2016 - Current
N/A - Psychology
University of Alabama Huntsville