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Samuel Sattin

Sonoma,CA

Summary

Emmy-nominated writer and content developer with eye for detail and passion for crafting stories. Skilled in utilizing new techniques and keeping up with latest trends in writing and narrative development for publishing, film, and games.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Writer

Various
08.2023 - Current
  • Has published multiple bestselling and acclaimed books and written scripts for Emmy-nominated animated television series.
  • Publishers include Scholastic, Little Brown, Harper Collins, Ten Speed, Running Press, Simon and Schuster, and more.
  • Networks include PBS Kids, Amazon Prime, Netflix, HULU, and HBO Max.
  • Projects include graphic novels, non-fiction books, novels, scripts, decks, and more.
  • Develops and writes game-to-TV adaptations for bestselling games like Catapult Feud.
  • Develops and writes film-to-graphic novel adaptations for films like Secret of Kells, Wolf Walkers, and Song of the Sea.
  • Develops and writes toy-to-TV adaptations for various popular toys.
  • Works in tandem with Japanese production firms like Tezuka Productions to produce material for publishing, games, and film.
  • Develops and writes original Peanuts material for Schulz Creative Associates (AKA: Snoopy Central).

Animation and Content Reviewer

Schulz Creative Associates (AKA: Snoopy Central)
04.2022 - Current
  • Approved, reviewed and edited animated content for multiple animated shows, including Camp Snoopy and Snoopy Show (produced by Wild Brain).
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
  • Collaborated with other animators to create coherent images within scenes.
  • Worked closely with team leaders to define and achieve vision for animation style.

Publishing Resume

2016 - Current
01.2016 - Current
  • UNICO: AWAKENING (SCHOLASTIC BOOKS): This 8-volume series for young readers launches 08/24. It re-imagines the classic story by Osamu Tezuka, "God of Manga" and creator of ASTRO BOY, for a new generation of readers.
  • BUZZING (LITTLE BROWN FOR YOUNG READERS): Acclaimed, moving middle grade graphic novel about friendship, belonging, and a young boy who uses TTRPGs to overcome OCD (released 07/23).
  • THE ESSENTIAL ANIME GUIDE: 50 ICONIC FILMS, STANDOUT SERIES, AND CULT MASTERPIECES
    (RUNNING PRESS/HACHETTE): More than just a list of anime to watch, Essential Anime digs into distinct stories of creators and studios behind the making of these must-see anime titles, as well as personal connections and importance they hold with anime fans around the world (launches 11/23)
  • A KIDS GUIDE TO ANIME AND MANGA (RUNNING PRESS/HACHETTE): Illustrated handbook explaining origins of anime and manga, with expert interviews and recommendations for watching and reading, attending and participating in conventions, cosplay, and more (launches 10/23).
  • WOLFWALKERS, SONG OF THE SEA, & THE SECRET OF KELLS (LITTLE BROWN FOR YOUNG READERS, 2020 - 2023): This graphic novel adaptations of the Academy Award Nominated Cartoon Saloon films, with new original stories and additions (released from 2022-24).
  • LEGENDS AND LATTES (TEN SPEED PRESS/PRH): A graphic novel adaptation of NYT Bestselling novel LEGENDS AND LATTES, by Travis Baldree (launches 09/24).
  • SIDE QUEST: A VISUAL HISTORY OF ROLEPLAYING GAMES (Harper Collins Clarion): A nonfiction overview of TTRPGs as they've evolved through time (launches Winter 24).
  • BEZKAMP (ONI PRESS): Standalone graphic novel, Sep. 2019.
  • LEGEND (Z2 COMICS): Released in Dec. 2016.

Education

Master of Arts - Comics

California College of The Arts
San Francisco, CA
07.2015

Master of Arts - Writing: Fiction

Mills College
Oakland, CA
05.2009

Associate of Arts - Dual Major: Humanities And Anthropology

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
08.2005

Skills

  • Content Curation
  • New Product Development
  • Work Orders
  • Story Development
  • Project Deadlines
  • Telecommunications and Media
  • Production Work
  • Build Themes
  • Broadcast Media
  • Creative Direction
  • Creative Development
  • Book Publishing

Languages

Japanese
Professional Working
Italian
Limited Working

Timeline

Writer

Various
08.2023 - Current

Animation and Content Reviewer

Schulz Creative Associates (AKA: Snoopy Central)
04.2022 - Current

Publishing Resume

2016 - Current
01.2016 - Current

Master of Arts - Comics

California College of The Arts

Master of Arts - Writing: Fiction

Mills College

Associate of Arts - Dual Major: Humanities And Anthropology

University of Colorado At Boulder

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