Reader Bios

  • TM

    TM has been in Hollywood long enough to remember when Netflix mailed DVDs and screenplays had brads. With nearly 25 years in the Los Angeles creative scene, he has collaborated with some of Hollywood’s biggest heavyweights while gaining valuable insight into the inner workings of the industry. Grounded in a deep understanding of screenwriting craft and structure,…

  • SS

    SS has a certificate in screenwriting from UCLA and over ten years of experience in script coverage and story development. He has evaluated scripts for NBCUniversal, the Universal Writers Lab, Paramount’s Writer’s Mentoring Program, Nickelodeon, Final Draft’s Big Break, the Humanitas Fellowship, Cannes Screenplay List by MUBI, Shore Scripts, and more. On the development side, the reader…

  • JE

    JE is an exec at a top tier screenwriting contest. He has done coverage for companies including Amazon Studios, ABC TV, The Donner Company, and Kopelson. He has written promotional materials since 2007 for clients such as Amazon Studios, Paramount Plus, and Apple TV. He has a Masters in Screenwriting from BU.

  • JH

    JH is from Chicago. A former contributing editor to National Lampoon, he is a freelance writer for publications including LA Magazine, The Onion, College Humor, and Huffington Post. JH is also the coordinator/story analyst for a high-profile director.

  • GM

    GM has dual Masters Degrees in Arts & Science as well as in Cinematic Arts from USC. She has worked in development at Toluca Pictures as well as Priority Pictures. She is also a writer/producer with credits in theatre as well as web series. She loves all genres, in particular dramas and dark comedy, and…

  • JG2

    JG has extensive experience in development and marketing across film and television. Most recently, JG spent over six years at Village Roadshow Pictures, where he contributed to the marketing campaigns for several wide-release films and the development of over 100 television series. JG grew up in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree…

  • JG

    With over a decade of experience in the industry, JG has worked in development for several Oscar-nominated and winning independent production companies. He has spent many years as a reader for high-profile competitions and fellowships. He is also involved in the film-adjacent world of comedy. He has a knack for horror, comedy, and light-hearted drama,…

  • V V

    V V studied film at Brit School and earned a bachelor’s degree in screenwriting at Met Film School, London. Since 2019, he has worked in a development capacity for three independent production companies while also helping writers through consultancy websites. He is also a ghostwriter and editor for indie producers.

  • DH

    DH is a screenwriter and director with recent features placing in the Austin Film Festival and New York Independent Film Festival. He was Talent Director on a hit Comedy Central show and has also worked for Columbia Tri-Star Television. Favorite genres include comedy, satire and parody, thriller, horror and drama. He’s written and directed over…

  • HC

    HC is a screenwriter, playwright, and insatiable reader heralding from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. They’ve worked in every corner of the entertainment industry, from talent management to onscreen production (and even theater for social justice.) As a student, they soaked up the expertise of alumni and industry giants like George Lucas and Steven…