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Wenlai Kao

Los Angeles,California

Summary

A dedicated Screenwriter who's able to accept and adapt to criticism with a talent for writing deep, relatable, and memorable characters. Has no compunction about giving feedback to others in an open-hearted and honest way. Distinguished knowledge of Horror/Thriller/Crime/Suspense writing and in-depth research.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Assistant

Bluesky Films
Los Angeles, California
09.2019 - 10.2019
  • Organized and promptly responded to a high volume of emails ranging from 30 to 50 a day
  • Conducted about 20-30 phone calls a day with exceptional phone etiquette, Promptly answering and handling inquiries and resolving issues
  • Assessed and nurtured relationships with prospective clients, Utilizing persuasive communication techniques to drive business growth
  • Managed production with skilled reading and interpretation of work orders and coordination of necessary resources to accomplish objectives

Script Reader

SCHEMERS ENTERTAINMENT LLC
Pasadena, California
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Provided support to literary manager with special projects and events, including scouting potential clients and materials
  • Contacting up to 8 clients a day
  • Assigned to read and write coverage for features/short/TV up to 2-3 scripts daily
  • Achieved marketing objectives and drove productivity and growth from concept to implementation
  • Completed work to project specifications in accordance with editorial guidelines
  • Converted quiet periods with strong improvisational and conversational skills

Production Assistant

Columbia College Hollywood
Tarzana, California
08.2015 - 10.2015
  • Awarded Certificate of Recognition by California Legislature and Los Angeles Council member Bob Blumenfield for work performed at Birmingham Community Charter High School
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation
  • Handle and categorize up to 30 documents a day
  • Arranged and cleaned up the office, Write and reply to up to 10 emails and 20 phone screenings per hour
  • Provided customer satisfaction with open and frequent communication

Education

MFA - Screenwriting

New York Film Academy
05.2023

Licenses & Certifications - Screenwriting -

UCLA Extension
09.2021

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Directing/Screenwriting

Columbia College Hollywood
06.2019

Skills

  • Creative writing
  • Concept development
  • Administrative support
  • Positive and professional
  • Project coordination
  • Communication skills
  • Film Production
  • Administrative Tasks
  • Proofreading

Additional Information

  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION , Wiki: The World's Fastest Screenplay Contest! - FilmFreeway - May 2023- Semi-finalist recipient So Cal Screenplay Competition - Coverfly - 2019 - Quarter- finalist recipient ScreenCraft Short Film Screenplay Competition - ScreenCraft - 2019 - Semi-finalist recipient

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Production Assistant

Bluesky Films
09.2019 - 10.2019

Script Reader

SCHEMERS ENTERTAINMENT LLC
01.2019 - 06.2019

Production Assistant

Columbia College Hollywood
08.2015 - 10.2015

MFA - Screenwriting

New York Film Academy

Licenses & Certifications - Screenwriting -

UCLA Extension

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Directing/Screenwriting

Columbia College Hollywood

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