Screenwriting
Scott Manzi
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
An enthusiastic, hard-working individual seeking a position as a Professional Reader and/or Writer's Assistant. Extensive experience in screenwriting, training as a Professional Reader with Roadmap Writers and skilled in working with teams of creatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
UCF NSCM Broadcast Checkout Staff
University Of Central Florida, UCF
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Worked as operator of the main checkout desk for nearly four years.
- Tasked with learning our extensive catalog of over +2,000 pieces of video, sound, and lighting equipment.
- Assisted students and teachers with reservations during and after hours and coordinated requests for our facility's spaces.
- Provided customer service for students, teachers, and faculty.
- Maintained our reservation, inventory, and student information systems.
Screenwriter for Slate Slasher, Short Film
Blake Nebeker
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked with the director and key crew to create a screenplay for the short film Slate Slasher.
- Conducted research and provided dozens of rewrites over the course of six months, focusing on aligning it with our vision of a slasher movie for film students and slasher fans alike.
- During our ten-day shoot, I worked as a consultant for the script supervisor and as an assistant to the director.
- Doubled as the set BTS photographer/videographer to document our time on set and provide material for social media and marketing purposes.
UCF Internship With Roadmap Writers
Roadmap Writers
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked as an intern for the production company Roadmap Writers.
- I completed a training course on becoming a professional reader and learned how to provide coverage for writers, producers, and agencies.
- Practice providing feedback for writers along with reading for writing competitions.
- Moderated pitch meetings to make sure participants stayed on schedule and on task, along with sending out requests for scripts after the fact.
- Attended and reviewed a variety of informative webinars and lectures on scriptwriting, storytelling, and the industry's current state.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film, Minor: Creative Writing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2023
Skills
- Competent Creative Storyteller
- Effective at Meeting Deadlines
- Adept at Formatting Screenplays
- Proficient in Scriptwriting Software
- Adobe Premiere Pro 2024
- Adobe Audition 2024
- Davinci Resolve 18
- Microsoft Word and Excel 365
Timeline
Screenwriter for Slate Slasher, Short Film
Blake Nebeker
01.2023 - 07.2023
UCF Internship With Roadmap Writers
Roadmap Writers
01.2023 - 04.2023
UCF NSCM Broadcast Checkout Staff
University Of Central Florida, UCF
09.2021 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Film, Minor: Creative Writing
University of Central Florida
Work Preference
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Full TimePart TimeInternshipWork Location
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Interests
Storytelling
Film Industry
Movies and TV
TTRPGs and DnD
Video Games
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