Joshua Weiner
Writer Film & Television Development
******.******@*****.*** 213-***-**** /in/joshua-weiner-67a93187/ Los Angeles, CA OBJECTIVE
Drawing from over twenty years of film and television industry experience, I am seeking a collaborative role focused on delivering creative content across many genres and markets. SKILLS
Screenwriting for film &
TV
Project management
Pitching
Script coverage
Story Coaching
Media trend analysis
Casting
Effective Communication
Web Content Writing
EDUCATION
Bachelor of
Communications.
Western Michigan
University
1995-1999
WORK EXPERIENCE
Staff Writer
Pocket FM March 2023 - Present Los Angeles, CA
● As exclusive writer, developed and launched scripted audio series with a full series narrative arc across 100 episodes
● Reporting to Head of Content, responsible for delivering 6k words daily Writer, Producer, Development
Self-Employed (freelance) 2003-Present Los Angeles, CA
● Wrote, developed and sold several projects to various production companies and studios. Responsible for writing, casting, overseeing production schedules and pitching content to several stakeholders across the industry
The Dead Beat- 30-min comedy series with Billy Crystal. Developed three-season pitch, optioned by Audible.
Pontiac, MI- 60 min drama series optioned by Audible
Above & Below, 60 min drama. Developed with Before the Door
Playstation Personas: on-set writer and consultant
Pet Peeves-30 min animated series acquired by New Form entertainment
Untitled Laurel Canyon Project-sold to USA network
What’s Going on with Mike Mitchell-writer and producer for talk show pilot for F/X network
High Road: Co-writer and producer, partnered with Matt Walsh. Project sold and distributed through Millennium Films
Downton Arby’s: writer and producer for viral hit web-series on Sketchy
The Orlando Jones Show: Joke writer providing current affairs and news analysis o Freelance script coverage and story coaching services
Lego Star Wars: writer with Stoopid Buddy Stoodios Executive Assistant
3 Arts Entertainment 2000-2003 New York, NY
● Supporting David Miner. Responsible for scouting talent, guided emerging talent, script coverage and scheduling