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Patrick S.

Cornwallville, New York

$50/hr
5.0
59 jobs

Here to help take your script or idea to the next level! With a decade’s worth of experience as a script reader for companies such as The Black List, Andrew Lauren Productions, The Donners’ Company, Coverfly, Shore Scripts, and many more, I bring extensive knowledge of scriptwriting to any project. Working in development has allowed me to understand what makes a project stand out and how to get it to the point of selling. Whether that be editing your project, providing feedback, or adding my own writing to your idea, I will be happy to be a collaborative partner and add complete professionalism from start to finish. Having spent a long period of my career in development, I have shifted my focus more toward my own writing. This has allowed me to see tremendous success in my own projects, with my psychological thriller, THRESHOLD, ranking in the top lists on The Black List for the genre. It has received glowing reviews, calling it “hard to put down,” “leaves us on the edge of our seats,” and one reader stated that “Because this script is so well written, it feels as if it could be a strong calling card for the writer.” Outside of my own writing, I have also helped numerous clients ghostwrite and punch up their scripts. This work has spanned all different genres and mediums, from noir to comedy to thrillers and dramas, including work in TV, Film, Podcasts, and YouTube. I am a highly adaptable writer and have the right experience to make any project stand out. Feel free to reach out anytime with questions about rate or turnaround times. Thanks for reading, and I hope to work together soon!

  • Scriptwriting
  • Creative Writing
  • Film Screenplay
  • TV Screenplay
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Film Production
  • Film Criticism
  • Writing
  • Script Coverage
  • Script Analysis
  • Proofreading
  • Writing Critique
  • Screenplay Treatment
  • Script Revision
Elaine G.

New York, New York

$125/hr
5.0
56 jobs

Hi, I'm Dr. Elaine Gavalas, a U.S. Board Certified Natural Medicine Practitioner from Columbia University, Exercise Scientist, Yoga Therapist, Medical/Health Writer/Scriptwriter, Medical Reviewer, and Video Content Creator / Medical Spokesperson / Brand Ambassador / Endorsement / Explainer / Webinar / Podcast / UGC / VSL / Educator. I'm an International Best Selling Author of 14 health books published by Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House. I have a Ph.D. Natural Medicine and M.A. Exercise Science from Columbia University. I've been featured on the NBC Today Show, Martha Stewart Living Today, PBS, CNN and numerous radio shows, podcasts, webinars, videos, magazines and newspapers worldwide. You can learn more about me: bit.ly/DrElaineGavalasWebsite I create Spokesperson/Promotion/Educational/Endorsement/Explainer/UGC/Demo/Paid Partnership/ Collaboration/ Brand Ambassador/ Webinar/ Social Media, Medical, Health, Wellness, Skincare, Beauty and Lifestyle Videos. I have extensive experience in medical/health reviewer, writing, scriptwriting, editing, and videos for social media, White Papers, journals, magazines, books, textbooks, articles, blogs, and products. I have college teaching experience. Projects I’ve worked on include: - Spokesperson/Promotional/Educational/Endorsement/Explainer/UGC/Demo/Paid Partnership/ Collaboration/Brand Ambassador/Webinar Health, Wellness, Skincare Videos - Dr. Elaine's Spokesperson Videos: bit.ly/DrElaineGavalasPromotionVideos She received a 5 star upworks rating for her recent health product explainer videos: ***** "Dr. Elaine, thank you for the 4 amazing videos and the free one! We love your work and want to continue collaborating. Working with you is a pleasure!" ***** "Dr. Elaine's openness to any task is highly appreciated! Her willingness to embrace new challenges has been invaluable since we started working together." - Dr. Elaine's latest Spokesperson Educational Health Live Webinar Video: bit.ly/DrElaineGavalasPromotionVideos She received a 5 star upworks rating for the webinar: ***** "Elaine did a fantastic online stream! We are very happy with the result, thank you very much for staying and completing all the questions, we really appreciate it.” - Medical/Health Scriptwriter for Social Media/ Spokesperson / Endorsement /Explainer/ UGC/ Demo/ Paid Partnership/ Collaboration/ Brand Ambassador/Webinar/VSL videos: bit.ly/DrElaineGavalasPromotionVideos She received a 5 star upworks rating for her YouTube medical/health scripts: ***** ”Elaine is a pleasure to work with. She was able to deliver a great script in a small amount of time.” - Medical/health expert, reviewer and writer for the Huffington Post: huffpost.com/author/elaine-gavalas - Medical /health researcher, reviewer and writer for nutraceutical and medical companies. Sample of work at this link: bit.ly/DrElaineGavalasMedicalArticles - Health Expert and Columnist for FitYoga Magazine, Veggie Life Magazine, Delicious Living Magazine and more. Sample articles are here: bit.ly/DrElaineGavalasColumnist - Healthy recipes developer, writer and author of two healthy cookbooks published by Penguin Random House, at this link: amazon.com/Elaine-Gavalas/e/B001IXQ7LY - International Best-Selling Author of 14 health books published by Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House, at this link: amazon.com/Elaine-Gavalas/e/B001IXQ7LY - Founder of Galen Botanicals, natural anti-aging skin care, beauty and wellness products. Dr. Elaine researched and formulated Galen Botanicals’ natural anti-aging skin care, beauty and wellness products, available at the GalenBotanicals.com and amazon: amazon.com/Youth-Drops-Anti-Aging-Face-Serum-With-Proven-Collagen/dp/B09YZ52XKY amazon.com/Nail-Repair-Proven-Plant-Oils-for-Damaged-2C-Broken/dp/B09SYH4SCH I would love to help you with your project!

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  • Explainer Video
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  • Testimonial Video
  • Book Writing
  • Health & Wellness
  • Medical Writing
  • Video Production
  • Content Creation
  • Science & Medicine
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Medicine
  • Content Writing
  • Spokesperson Video
Alex M.

New York City, New York

$99/hr
5.0
149 jobs

A great idea is only valuable once people understand it, feel it, fund it, watch it, or buy it. I help brands, founders, filmmakers, and production companies turn rough ideas into sharp scripts, funny ads, pitch-ready concepts, and production-ready creative. I’m Alex Morsanutto, a produced writer/director and founder of Silvermine Productions with 15 years of experience across commercials, branded content, and narrative film. My work includes projects for CBS, FOX Sports, Kiehl’s, Unilever, Chevrolet, Zenni, Brother, Mastercard, and The Atlantic. I’ve written, directed, and produced work across broadcast commercials, digital campaigns, branded films, documentary shorts, festival films, crowdfunding videos, and feature development. Most recently, I wrote, directed, and produced Dark Skulls, a Viking psychological thriller feature film shot in Norway with an international cast and crew. I also produced TRAPPED, winner of a Special Jury Award at SXSW, and Scent of Pho, a feature film with a worldwide release approaching $2M in gross. What makes me useful is simple: I don’t just write the idea. I understand how to build it. I can help you sharpen the hook, structure the story, write the script, develop the pitch, think through production realities, and make the final creative feel clear, cinematic, funny, compelling, and actually executable. I can help with: - Commercial scripts, brand films, product videos, and funny ads - YouTube scripts, short-form concepts, social ads, and high-retention hooks - Screenplays, treatments, outlines, rewrites, and dialogue polish - TV pilots, limited series concepts, show bibles, and scripted development - Pitch decks, loglines, synopses, and investor-facing materials - Kickstarter videos, crowdfunding campaigns, and launch videos - Creative producing, story consulting, and production strategy - Full-service video production from concept through delivery Clients usually come to me when they have a strong idea but need someone who can make it sharper, more watchable, more sellable, and more real. I work best with people who want taste, speed, structure, and honest creative judgment. Whether you’re building a campaign, polishing a script, developing a film, launching a product, or trying to make a video people actually remember, I can help turn the idea into something that works. I prefer flat-fee projects with 50% upfront and 50% on delivery. If you want something sharp, cinematic, and actually effective, let’s talk.

  • Video Commercial
  • Creative Writing
  • Screenwriting
  • Storytelling
  • Copywriting
  • Advertising
  • Short Story Writing
  • Film
  • Ad Creative
  • Video Production
  • Creative Direction
  • Film Production
  • Pitchbook
  • Film Direction
  • Humor Writing
Enis U.

Syracuse, New York

$50/hr
4.0
2 jobs

I'm a filmmaker who can take an idea from the moment of inspiration and deliver a final cut. - Video Editing - Creative Writing - Translation

  • Film & Video
  • Film
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Avid Media Composer
  • Script Analysis
Matthew B.

Kings County, New York

$75/hr
4.5
44 jobs

"Matthew is a total rockstar. He took a deep dive into our world (startup/VC culture) and emerged with a PhD. His script was amazing, balanced and most of all, hilarious." — Headline VC (Funder of Bumble, Sonos, Groupon, and more) "Not only is Matthew an incredibly talented writer and all-around creative force, but he’s also one of the best collaborators I’ve worked with.” — Brett Dahl, Former President of Production at Relativity Studios (THE FIGHTER, THE SOCIAL NETWORK, FAST & FURIOUS FRANCHISE) "Matthew’s work on Most Guys truly stands out in a sea of hundreds of videos and ads I've worked on. His script not only captured the essence of the message but also resonated deeply with the audience, driving remarkable engagement and performance. His ability to blend creativity with strategic thinking is unmatched." — Ayal Ebert, CEO of Particle (men's skincare company with $100 million in revenue) “Matt was an invaluable asset to have at the Onion. He has a fierce commitment to the integrity of every project and a savvy sense of when and where to stretch each budget.” – Gus Spelman, Former Director/Editor at The Onion (theonion.com) ~~~ Screenwriter and script consultant with over 15 years of experience creating and developing stories and content for independent producers, studio producers, media companies, and brands. My past projects include "FRIEND REQUEST," a dark horror-thriller for Warner Brothers, and "REUNION," a period drama for veteran Academy Award-winning producer Arthur Cohn. I was also a contributor to The Onion, where I pitched comedy headlines, produced over 40 videos, and collaborated on branded entertainment work for 7-11 and Budweiser. In addition to my work in entertainment, I’m an experienced marketing copywriter and scriptwriter with a love for comedic copy and emotion-based storytelling. Clients include Google, Blavity, Scribd, Headline, StackCommerce, and many small businesses and franchises. Specialties: Feature screenplays and story development(dramedy, horror, arthouse), screenplay development consulting, comedy writing, branded content, commercial scriptwriting, video ad campaigns, YouTube scripts Software/Apps: Premiere, Capcut, Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, Leonardo.ai, HeyGen, Pika, Udio, ElevenLabs, Gamma Recent marketing niches: Men's skincare, health and wellness, integrative and psychedelic medicine Message me to chat and see samples!

  • Scriptwriting
  • Video Commercial
  • Explainer Video
  • Final Draft
  • Screenwriting
  • Video Production
  • Comedy
  • Live Action Explainer
  • Video Advertising
  • Humor Writing
  • Writing
  • Content Creation
  • Ad Copy
  • Branding
  • Copywriting
Nava N.

New York, New York

$65/hr
4.9
78 jobs

I have over ten years of experience in copywriting, scriptwriting, creative storytelling, and content creation for various mediums such as social media, blogs, articles, case studies, marketing, and editing. I use AI to save you time and money while using my years of experience to make your copy sound human. I have researched, communicated, and organized. I have exceptional and innovative written communication skills. I developed persuasive and compelling content that aligns with companies' brand guidelines and marketing campaigns. I maintained high standards in all communications, including emails, videos, explainers, ad scripts, web pages, social media, blogs, articles, and case studies. I developed, created, and wrote scripts for a daily app on personal finance, adhering to the timeline of production and going live. I created original scripts and copy for print, web projects, and broadcasts. I wrote engaging copy for promotional materials, advertising, and marketing campaigns. I Have professional knowledge of standard software, including Google Suite. I continually work to innovate brands and contribute to a healthier future for the planet. Proficient in Zoom, Skype, Slack, Google Meet, and other virtual applications, I am well-equipped to collaborate effectively in remote work settings. You can trust that distance will not hinder our communication and productivity. As a team player and self-starter, I am adept at adopting the brand tone and style across all communications. My adaptability ensures that I can seamlessly integrate into your team and project. I am available for writing projects and always go the extra mile. Your project is not just another task for me but an opportunity to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results. "Nava was absolutely a phenomenal, an essential member of our team and a huge contributor far beyond what was requested or expected. Super creative, kind, and brilliant. Would 100% hire again for future projects. THANK YOU!" 'It was a real pleasure to work with Nava! Extremely efficient, clear, and creative. Worked autonomously and delivered exceptional quality in a short amount of time. I highly recommend her and look forward to working with her again.' 'Nava understood our objectives easily and worked very well with us to help us get what we needed. She was instrumental in this project. Excellent communication." 'Nava was a pleasure to work with. Her work was even better than what we were looking for, and her on-time delivery of clean copy, showing she researched the subject and wrote so we could use it in print and web, was spectacular.' 'Phenomenal work!' 'Super effective and friendly. A pleasure to work with.'

  • Scriptwriting
  • Video Commercial
  • Creative Writing
  • Explainer Video
  • Blog Content
  • Article Writing
  • Ad Copy
  • Storytelling
  • English
  • Content Writing
  • Sales Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Content Creation
  • Writing
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