Rachael Disher
Long Beach,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Screenwriter, Director
Short Film "PINK"
Chicago, IL
11.2022 - Current
- Wrote and directed short comedy titled "PINK"
- Managed successful crowd funding campaign
- Participated in semi-finals for New York International Film Awards
- Received the bronze award for best short comedy at the Independent Short Award.
Showrunner
Web Series “The Strip”
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Created story arcs, developed characters, wrote the pilot.
- Monitored script development process to ensure quality control.
- Conducted rewrites when necessary to improve dialogue or pacing of certain scenes in an episode.
- Oversaw a team of five writers through the development of 6 episodes.
Development
Anton Corp
Remote
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Read script submissions and wrote script coverage in a timely manner.
- Created daily industry memos and weekly trailer memos.
- Maintained organized Excel grids to aid in casting and hiring for multiple feature films.
- Researched possible clients/recruits and kept detailed notes for my superiors prior to meetings.
Development
New Republic Pictures
Remote
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Read script submissions and wrote coverage in a timely manner.
- Maintained organized excel grids to aid in casting and recruiting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Filmmaking
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2023
Skills
I am a 2023 graduate of Columbia College Chicago, where I studied filmmaking with a focus on screenwriting I am highly organized, self-starting, passionate, and knowledgeable about screenwriting
Technical Skills
- Software: Adobe Premier Pro, Microsoft Excel, Final Draft, InDesign, Illustrator, Google Suite.
Timeline
Showrunner
Web Series “The Strip”
01.2023 - 05.2024
Development
Anton Corp
01.2023 - 05.2023
Screenwriter, Director
Short Film "PINK"
11.2022 - Current
Development
New Republic Pictures
01.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Filmmaking
Columbia College Chicago