Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Ruby Mainieri

New York City,USA

Summary

Accomplished screenwriter with extensive industry experience across television, film, and digital platforms, currently developing innovative projects alongside management and producers, including a comic book adaptation with Scout Comics for network pitching. A proven track record includes multiple competition placements, such as being a semifinalist at the Austin Film Festival in 2025 and a repeat finalist at prestigious festivals. Expertise combines creative writing with hands-on production knowledge as an intimacy coordinator and script supervisor. Specializes in female-driven narratives that seamlessly blend comedy with meaningful social themes, crafting authentic stories about outsiders and misunderstood characters.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Script Consultant/Head Writer

Writopia Screenplay Competition
  • Evaluated and provided coverage for screenplay submissions
  • Mentored emerging writers through development process

Creative Agency Assistant

Nick Yellen's Creative Agency
  • Managed client scheduling, submissions, and project tracking
  • Handled script evaluation, coverage, and general office management

Comic Book Writer

Scout Comics
01.2024 - Current
  • \"Miss Demeanor\" comic series writer (distributed by Simon & Schuster)
  • Collaborated on development for network pitches to Adult Swim, Hulu, Netflix

Freelance Screenwriter & Intimacy Coordinator

01.2020 - Current
  • Intimacy Coordinator & Script Supervisor: Something Happened (Feature Film)
  • Project Manager: Bank Robbery Hottie (Short Film)
  • Screenwriter with manager representation and projects in development

Comedy Sketch Writer

01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Bank Robbery Hottie and Tiny Bones - professionally produced in Los Angeles and Vancouver
  • Created original comedy content for live performance and digital platforms

Education

Screenwriting Conservatory Program -

New York Film Academy

Skills

  • Production: Intimacy coordination, script supervision, project management
  • Collaboration: Writers' room dynamics, co-writing, creative partnerships
  • Development: Pitching, treatments, adaptations, network presentations
  • Industry Knowledge: Production constraints, budget considerations, collaborative workflows
  • Specializations: Female-driven narratives, comedy-drama, mythological/fantastical content
  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership & development

Accomplishments

    RECENT ACCOLADES & COMPETITIONS

    2025

  • Semifinalist, Austin Film Festival (Screenwriting Competition)
  • Finalist, Outstanding Screenplays - Sweetwater
  • Winner (Drama Category), Filmmatic - Sweetwater
  • 2024

  • Finalist, Dallas Film Festival Screenwriting Competition
  • Finalist, Nashville Film Festival Screenwriting Competition (Second Time)
  • 2022

  • Finalist, Nashville Film Festival Screenwriting Competition (First Time)
  • Finalist, Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition
  • Semifinalist, ScreenCraft Comedy Competition
  • Second Rounder, ScreenCraft Film Fund
  • Quarterfinalist, Table Read My Screenplay Competition
  • Official Selection, Script Summit (2 selections)
  • 2021

  • Semifinalist, The Script Lab - TSL Free Screenplay Contest
  • Semifinalist, Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition Spring Edition
  • 2020

  • Finalist, Script Summit
  • Semifinalist, Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards
  • Semifinalist, Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition
  • Semifinalist, Filmmatic Comedy Screenplay Awards
  • Semifinalist, So Cal Screenplay Competition

Timeline

Comic Book Writer

Scout Comics
01.2024 - Current

Comedy Sketch Writer

01.2023 - 01.2024

Freelance Screenwriter & Intimacy Coordinator

01.2020 - Current

Script Consultant/Head Writer

Writopia Screenplay Competition

Creative Agency Assistant

Nick Yellen's Creative Agency

Screenwriting Conservatory Program -

New York Film Academy
Ruby Mainieri