Maximilian Civita
Culver City,CA
Summary
Brazilian-American bilingual screenwriter and assistant with experience supporting high-profile film productions. Known for creativity, adaptability, and insight into story development, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in diverse, high-stakes environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Development and Personal Assistant
BottleCap Productions
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted Oscar Nominated director Carlos Saldanha in development through detailed note taking, project research, script coverage, IP analysis, and offering creative input.
- Also managed personal and professional scheduling, coordinating with agents and studios, connecting with writers, taking care of any unexpected issues and essentially anything else that was required.
Assistant to Director
"100 Days" (Upcoming Feature Film)
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Participated in all production stages, from last-minute script updates and location scouting to interviewing character sources, arranging accommodations, and assembling storyboards.
- Provided on-set support with daily operations, facilitating communication between director, crew, and cast to maintain the director’s vision.
- Coordinated shoot schedules and kept production documentation organized.
Development Intern
Clubhouse Pictures
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Analyzed in-house scripts, provided detailed coverage for prospective projects, and participated in creative discussions.
- Supported Executive Vice President Scott Morgan in aligning development notes with production goals and connecting with outside partners.
Script Assistant/Translator
"Spider" (Limited Series), Paramount Pictures
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Closely collaborated with the showrunner, Caito Ortiz, on this Emmy Nominated series, providing script changes and notes, Assisting with actor rehearsals, translating scenes between Portuguese and English, and ensuring the final scripts met high standards
Writer's Assistant
"Love Is For The Brave" (Drama Series), Amazon
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted the writers' room on Marcelo D2’s original Brazilian series, providing research, detailed note taking, incorporating feedback, and organizing meetings.
Actor
"Kissing Game" (Original YA Series), Netflix
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Cast as Neto in this YA series by Esmir Filho, strengthening acting skills and learning how actors impact script evolution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Screenwriting
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.2023
IB Diploma -
St. Paul's School
06.2018
Skills
- Proficient in Final Draft
- Production Experience
- Native English & Portuguese Speaker
- Fluent Spanish
- Proactive Communication
- Script and IP coverage
- Calendar & Schedule Management
- Adept at Keynote
- Critical Analysis
- Background in Acting
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Development and Personal Assistant
BottleCap Productions
01.2024 - 12.2024
Assistant to Director
"100 Days" (Upcoming Feature Film)
05.2023 - 09.2023
Development Intern
Clubhouse Pictures
05.2023 - 08.2023
Script Assistant/Translator
"Spider" (Limited Series), Paramount Pictures
05.2022 - 08.2022
Writer's Assistant
"Love Is For The Brave" (Drama Series), Amazon
10.2019 - 11.2019
Actor
"Kissing Game" (Original YA Series), Netflix
06.2019 - 09.2019
IB Diploma -
St. Paul's School
Bachelor of Arts - Screenwriting
Loyola Marymount University
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