Piper Samuels
Culver City,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
DAY ZERO PRODUCTIONS (TREVOR NOAH)
Intern
09.2023 - Current
- Log incoming submissions, research emerging talent, update master talent list
- Write coverage on feature film scripts, pilots, books
- Participate & take notes during company-wide creative meetings, send notes to all staff
- Create pitch decks for projects in development
- Write weekly industry newsletter, gaming newsletter, & book memo + send to all staff
- Answer phones, organize groceries, manage office upkeep
BOLD FILMS
Intern
09.2023 - Current
- Write coverage on feature film scripts, TV pilots, books, films, comics
- Answer phones, assist in office upkeep, run coffee & food errands
THE KENNEDY/MARSHALL COMPANY
Scripted Development Intern
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Wrote coverage on feature film scripts, TV pilots, & books sent to Frank Marshall's production company
- Organized & sorted archival materials for projects in development
- Wrote detailed script notes & compiled talent lists
- Collaborated w/ other interns to create & present pitch deck
THE DAILY CALIFORNIAN
Arts & Entertainment Reporter
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Researched up-and-coming filmmakers, scheduled interviews/roundtables (incl. Zach Braff, Allison Brie, Dave Franco)
- Wrote thoughtful articles & film reviews for two-day article turnaround, fact-checked for accuracy
- Journalist page: dailycal.org/author/psamuels
@IMPACT & @DIET_PRADA ON INSTAGRAM
Content Contributor
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Researched under-covered stories, wrote 100+ infographics an for audience of 4+ million
- Pitched creative content ideas to increase user engagement across all platforms (Instagram, Twitter, TikTok)
- Wrote Shorty Award-winning content that raised > $100,000 for partners, incl. Planned Parenthood, CHNGE, Ecosia
Education
University of California, Berkeley (Summer '23)
Production Experience
- VIRTUAL INSANITY (2023) - Producer / 1st AD
- ABOUT THE BEACH (2023) - 1st AD
- VENUS OF TOMATOES (2022) - Writer / Director / Producer
- THE CONSULTER (2022) - Writer / Director / Producer w/ Cal TV
Timeline
DAY ZERO PRODUCTIONS (TREVOR NOAH)
Intern
09.2023 - Current
BOLD FILMS
Intern
09.2023 - Current
THE KENNEDY/MARSHALL COMPANY
Scripted Development Intern
06.2023 - 08.2023
THE DAILY CALIFORNIAN
Arts & Entertainment Reporter
01.2021 - 08.2023
@IMPACT & @DIET_PRADA ON INSTAGRAM
Content Contributor
12.2020 - 05.2023
University of California, Berkeley (Summer '23)