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Los Angeles-based production specialist with 2 decades of work on television shows for Disney, FOX, Netflix, Paramount Network and more. • Line Producer Services (Script Scheduling, Budgeting, Union Signatory and Production Paperwork) • Development Services (Script Coverage, Copy-editing, Pitch Decks) • Post Production Services (Independent Films, Corporate videos, Editing & Motion Graphics)

25+ years directing, editing, and building branded content for people who don't have room for a learning curve including Warner Brothers, NBC/Universal, HBO, Showtime, SyFy, Audi, THQ, Penn & Teller, and John Lithgow, among others. I've watched this industry rebuild itself around new tools and platforms more than once, and I use whatever gets the best result, not whatever's familiar. Bring me the footage, the brief, or just the idea. I'll bring the craft and the instincts to make it work.

I am a UC Davis graduate and L.A. local with over 11 years of combined experience in Social Media, Digital Media, Creative Media, Film, and PR. Services I offer include: Social media consultations and creative strategy, ongoing account management, content creation, content production, writing, photography, and more. My writing experience spans screenwriting to news writing, brand voice, and copywriting. I am the founder of the arts and lifestyle magazine Divvy Magazine and also keep a personal blog. Noteworthy SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING experience: •In my first social media and marketing role I was hired to create all social media and craft the brand voice from the ground up for a tech startup, helping to secure their first 7-figure round of VC funding, and ultimately, reach acquisition talks. That work included consulting on the target demo (Millenials), creating brand voice, writing editorial content, newsletters, marketing copy, and leading marketing strategy to onboard and retain app users. My social media work included creating the accounts from scratch, curating all content, writing captions, community management, organic growth, etc. I also produced and shot the company's YouTube-based interview show. •I'm the former CMO of an L.A.-based luxury fashion line, where I led marketing, PR, and ran social media. This included gaining organic press, producing video content, event planning, influencer strategy, and gaining user-generated content from customers and celebrities. •I have an art and lifestyle site called That's Random Kate (formerly Divvy Mag), where I do it all: creative direction, design, writing, photography, WordPress, brand deals, and social media. outreach, and create and run social media. •I was a partner at an early-stage networking app, where I advised on marketing and ran all social media. My copywriting work included app store copy, website copy, the app's blog, and social media copy. I created all the social media with a focus on analytics and conversions, to ensure that the app downloads consistently grow week to week—without an additional marketing budget. •I've worked with numerous other companies and individuals to refine branding, consult on creative decisions, expanding reach through social media, marketing strategy, and PR. Clients include but are not limited to: a film non-profit, an acting coach, a comedian, a variety of medical offices and doctors, a relationship/wellness professional, a yoga instructor, a swimwear line, multiple apps, multiple fashion lines, a luxury real estate company, and a reality star/influencer. (Most of whom were selling services, products, or courses, and used social media to do so.) WRITING experience: •As a screenwriter, I have written short films, been a hired writer on a cartoon, previously worked as a staff writer on a comedy web series, and have numerous completed scripts. I am also a film producer and an award-winning director. •I started my writing career in journalism and my writing has been published in places like LEFAIR Magazine, Young Hollywood, DEFY Media, Minx Society, and many others. My verticals have included entertainment, fashion, beauty, travel, trending news, wellness, etc. •As a content writer and copywriter, I’ve worked with a variety of businesses, from tech startups to a maternity bridal wear brand. I've ghostwritten for pros on high-authority websites, created entire blog sites for people that were successfully sold, and have contributed content that converts for a variety of brands. •As a creative writer I’ve had short stories published, have had personal essays published online and in zines, and even once wrote for a company that created tweet-based stories. PHOTO & DESIGN experience: •I'm an award-winning photographer and sell my photo prints and designs online. I've been shooting film since childhood and am often hired for my "vintage" look and particular style. (Although I do also shoot digitally and have my own equipment.) •Doing general graphic design is commonly a part of my social media work. I use Canva and Photoshop. •My videography experience includes shooting a short film on Super-8, shooting YouTube content, and shooting second camera on music video and documentary content. PRODUCTION experience: •I have produced short films, journalistic video content, a web series, and YouTube-style videos. •I've worked on various docu-series YouTube projects as an on-set interviewer and videographer. •I’ve been the casting director on a comedy web series and various short films. •NEXT: I'm in the film festival submission process and look forward to screening some of my current projects in the coming year.

I'm a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the television and film industry, specializing in content development and production. As an AI Filmmaker & Producer, Artist, Editor, and Animator, I explore innovative ways to blend cutting-edge technology with creative storytelling. From concept development to visual storytelling, I thrive on bringing dynamic ideas to life, leveraging AI to enhance the narrative and production process. Let's connect and explore the future of AI in media together! Media Services: - Video Production: Scriptwriting, Filming, Editing - Documentary Filmmaking: Research, Script Development, Production - Animation: 2D/3D Animation, Character Design, Motion Graphics - Content Creation: YouTube Videos, Short Films, Promotional Videos - Scriptwriting: Screenplays, Short Stories, Dialogue Writing - Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, DaVinci Resolve - Storyboarding: Concept Development, Visual Storytelling - Voiceover Services: Narration, Character Voices - Film Production Assistance: Location Scouting, Casting, Production Management - Creative Direction: Project Planning, Concept Development - Media Consulting: Content Strategy, Audience Engagement - Audio Production: Sound Design, Music Composition - Film Distribution Strategy: Festivals, Online Platforms, Theatrical Releases - Documentary Research: Archival Research, Interview Coordination - Project Management: Budgeting, Scheduling, Team Coordination Business Services: - Property Management, HOA Management, Vendor Services - Business Consulting: Strategy, Process Optimization, Operations - Digital Marketing: Social Media Strategy, SEO, Content Marketing - Content Strategy: Brand Development, Content Calendar Creation, Audience Engagement - Market Research: Competitor Analysis, Customer Insights, Trend Forecasting - Fundraising Strategy: Pitch Deck Creation, Investor Outreach, Crowdfunding Campaigns - Financial Planning: Budgeting, Forecasting, Expense Tracking - Website Development: WordPress, Shopify, E-commerce Solutions - Contract Negotiation: Terms Drafting, Legal Agreements, Vendor Contracts

AWARD WINNING FILMMAKER/SCREENWRITER SUNDANCE-PREMIERING ASSISTANT DIRECTOR "You can always make a good story better." I am truly passionate about storytelling. Filmmaking, writing, photography, or podcasting, I believe if you look hard enough, everyone has a story worth sharing. My experiences in the entertainment industry, professional art world, civil litigation, circus administration and Chinese acrobatics, coaching high school lacrosse, saving bees, and my relentless curiosity, have taught me how to craft a spellbinding story to capture an audience and leave them changed forever. As an experienced ghostwriter for feature-length films and television pilots, I am confident I know what the industry is looking for, and I have built a solid milestone process for bringing your successfully from idea to finished screenplay (and hopefully one day, the silver screen!) I'd love to hear more about your project, and hopefully there's a story we can tell together... I'm "mysterytin" everywhere. Don't hesitate to reach out (rather than here).

I help novelists, screenwriters, graphic novelists, and other fiction writers get to the heart of the story they’re trying to tell—and figure out what’s keeping it from working on the page. ★ 8+ years helping writers develop and strengthen their stories ★ Published authors & award-winning screenwriters among my clients ★ Most recently a Senior Creative Copywriter at Netflix ★ 20+ years in film production, bringing a producer’s eye to both story & execution ★ Award-winning screenwriter ★ Top Rated Upwork freelancer with 100% Job Success & $100K+ earned My approach to editing is very collaborative. I want to understand the story you’re trying to tell—what it’s really about, what you want your reader or audience to feel, and the themes you’re exploring—and help you make that story as strong as it can be. From there, I look at the story as a whole—character, structure, pacing, stakes, theme, emotional connection, world-building—and how all of those elements are working together to create a story that feels cohesive, compelling, and emotionally satisfying. Sometimes that means identifying a structural problem. A character may need more development, a relationship isn’t landing emotionally, the middle is dragging, or the story simply isn’t delivering on the promise of its premise yet. I dig into what isn’t working and why, and find solutions that feel right for the story you actually want to tell. I work with writers at different stages of the process, from early drafts that still need significant story development to manuscripts and screenplays that are structurally solid and ready for detailed line and copy editing. I specialize in Young Adult and Adult genre fiction, particularly fantasy, science fiction, action/adventure, horror and supernatural, thrillers, and coming-of-age. I love stories with big ideas, strong characters, high stakes, and something meaningful happening underneath the plot. ✦ SERVICES ✦ ✍️ DEVELOP THE STORY • Story & Screenplay Development • Treatments, Outlines & Story Development Materials • One-on-One Story Consultations 🔎 DIAGNOSE THE STORY • Developmental Editing for Novels & Fiction • Manuscript & Screenplay Assessments 🎯 POLISH & PRESENT THE STORY • Line Editing & Copy Editing • Pitch Deck Development & Feedback • Screenplay Competition Strategy & Research My background gives me a unique perspective as an editor. I’ve spent more than two decades in film production, including years as a producer, so I tend to look at stories from both a creative and practical perspective—what works on the page, what connects with an audience, and, for screenplays, what ultimately has to work on screen. My recent work as a Senior Creative Copywriter at Netflix sharpened that audience-focused perspective even further. I’ve also won Best Comedy Feature Screenplay at the Nashville Film Festival and Best Short Screenplay in the Roadmap Writers Shorts Competition, and I’ve worked on films including the Academy Award-winning Boyhood and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot. I’ve helped writers strengthen their stories, prepare manuscripts for agents, and get screenplays ready for competitions and submission. Here’s what a few of them have said about working with me: “Courtney has transformed my writing with her abundant knowledge of story structure and a genuine enthusiasm that silences even my loudest resistance. If you have a story in you somewhere, Courtney will find it and help you tell it.” — Diana DeBenedetti, Screenwriter “At every stage, I was impressed with Courtney’s insight, analysis, and practical suggestions, as well as her attention to detail. Her help, guidance, and enthusiasm were invaluable to me. My agent loved the final manuscript!” — Sanjida Kay, author of Bone by Bone, The Stolen Child, and One Year Later Have a project you’re ready to take to the next stage? Send me a message with a little about what you’re working on and the kind of support you’re looking for. I’d love to hear more and talk about how we can work together.