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Elfi W.

Bilingual (EN/DE) Screenwriter, Editor & Children's Author

Hamburg, Germany
$25 per hour
9 jobs

Writer with translation experience and experience in script development and coverage through festival reading, with festival-recognised original work for a children’s television script. I was raised bilingually (Australian and German) and my background in English literature, theatre, and creative writing. I worked as the Orchestra Stage Manager of the Bavarian State Opera and as a Script Reader for Big Apple Film Festival - so I have experience in both art administration and script reading. My academic background is in creative writing (MLitt with distinction, University of Glasgow; BA English Literature and Theatre Studies, University of Warwick). My TV pilot won Best Pilot at the Oniros Film Awards and reached the finals of the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards.

Chiara B.

Story Artist and screenwriter

Leipzig, Germany
$6 per hour
5 jobs
$38 total earnings

Hello,my name is Chiara and I’m a story artist and author. I’ve written over 60 short stories, some screenplays, drew many comics and illustrations. I have experience with visual storytelling and the principles of a good story and I can help you with whatever project or idea you have in mind. I have a low rate because I care more about getting more experience through the jobs I do. For more examples of my work, please visit my Instagram page @cyb.draws

David L.

Screenwriter & Writing Coach | OSCAR Winner Student & BAFTA Finalist

Hamburg, Germany
$15 per hour
3 jobs
$200+ total earnings

Hello, I'm David, a professional writing coach, book author, and screenwriter passionate about collaborating with fellow creatives around the world. With over a decade of writing experience and a Master of Arts in Screenwriting, I have developed several feature and short films that have been showcased at more than 1,000 festivals worldwide, earning numerous awards...including one of the highest honors for emerging filmmakers — a Student OSCAR® awarded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. I have also served on juries at international film festivals and supported writers at all levels in shaping and refining their stories. Whether you are working on a novel, screenplay, or concept pitch, I can help with • Research and story development • Plotting and structure • Writing and rewriting • In-depth feedback and script coverage My goal is to help you bring your vision to life with clarity, emotion, and impact. Let’s start this creative journey together. Contact me today to discuss how I can support your project!

Ryan J.

Product Demo & Promo Videos - US Voiceover

Berlin, Germany
$50 per hour
301 jobs
$200K+ total earnings

Greetings and aloha! An American living in Berlin, I produce SaaS video demos, promos, and walkthrough videos that will help users understand your product fast. I’ve made over 2,000 screencast videos for nearly every sector - tech, education, enterprise tools & more. 𝗜 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗘 𝗜𝗡: • Screencast Product Demos & Walkthroughs • Training and Onboarding Videos • Website, Landing Page, and Promo Videos • Studio Voiceover & General Video Editing 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦: Camtasia | Screenflow | After Effects | Photoshop | Premiere Pro | Canva | Descript | Audition | iZotope | Sound-Proof Booth | Neumann TLM-103 microphone 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗: I’m a warm, outgoing person who loves to connect with people, client or not. While professional voice and video keeps the lights on around here, my creative undercurrent includes dozens of film & commercial acting roles, nearly 100 screenplays written/doctored, 2 books, and a stand-up comedy special on AppleTV/Amazon Prime. I’ve lived in 5 countries and worked with nearly 1,000 clients, which helps me connect and communicate quickly with all kinds of people, SMEs, and teams. 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘: Porsche, BMW, Adidas, IBM, HP, Swarovski, Atari, T-Mobile, Nestle, Fujitsu, the IAEA, and hundreds of smaller teams who needed someone dependable, flexible, and detail-oriented. 𝗜'𝗠 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥: • SaaS founders and product teams • Software companies needing promos or onboarding • People that value honesty, clarity, and dependable collaboration If I'm a potential fit for what you need, just give me a shout and we can discuss. Thanks!

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