BRIAN ROST

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EMPLOYMENT

Various - Ghostwriter/Co-writer

****-*******

Los Angeles, CA

• Ghostwriter or co-writer for over 20 screenplays or teleplays with writer Andy Cochran (Andy Cochran IMDB) for the last 12 years

• Wrote, pitched and developed film and TV projects affiliated with Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, NBC, HBO, Lifetime, Showtime, and Disney

“Siberia” – Staff Writer

2012-2013

Los Angeles, CA

• Staff writer for NBC primetime drama “Siberia”

• Wrote three out of twelve episodes

• Developed character and story arcs, plot points/twists and set pieces for a dramatic sci-fi/thriller ensemble TV show

Stage 32 – Script Consultant/Analyst

2010-2012

Los Angeles, CA

• Critically evaluated film and TV scripts for clients, providing written and interactive verbal feedback

• Prepared clients for pitch sessions with industry executives

• Ghostwriter for clients’ screenplays

VH1 – Freelance Writer

2009

Los Angeles, CA

• Originated reality series ideas for network

• Pitched network executives weekly

• Developed pitch materials, treatments, bibles for current and new reality programming The Steel Company – Script Consultant/Analyst

2008-2010

Los Angeles, CA

• Critically evaluated film and TV scripts for projects in development or production

• Prepared client for marketing advisement with industry executives

• Analyzed major motion pictures and acclaimed independent films

“The Beautiful Life” – Writers Assistant

2009

Los Angeles, CA

• Writers Assistant for the primetime CW drama “The Beautiful Life: TBL”

• Recorded notes in the writers room for ten writers and producers

• Distributed notes daily to showrunners and writer/producers

• Researched facts and story ideas

• Contributed story ideas, character arcs and dialogue

“Swingtown” – Writers Assistant

2007-2008

Los Angeles, CA

• Writers Assistant for the primetime CBS drama “Swingtown”

• Took notes in the writers room for ten writers and writer/producers during season one

• Distributed notes daily to showrunners and writer/producers

• Contributed story ideas, dialogue, and character arcs

• Researched facts and story ideas for continuity and period-appropriateness Stonemade Entertainment – Development Associate

2006-2007

Los Angeles, CA

• Supervised film and television development for Oscar winning writer/producer Randy Stone

• Wrote half-hour television pilot Trevor, based on the Oscar winning short film

• Developed screenplays for “A Little Thing Called Murder” and “The Family Heart” for Lifetime

• Wrote detailed synopses, story analyses and character breakdowns for over 30 film and television projects under consideration

Fox Family Channel - Development Assistant

2004-2005

Los Angeles, CA

• Answered busy phones and originated correspondence

• Maintained schedule, made travel arrangements and processed expense reports

• Co-wrote original film and TV and television pilot scripts with Executive Producer

• Created pitch materials for projects

• Extensive script coverage

• Found writers and directors for television projects

• Provided script and editing notes on current shows prior to their airing Brillstein-Grey Television - Assistant to Co-President 1999-2000

Los Angeles, CA

• Answered busy phones and originated correspondence

• Maintained schedule, made travel arrangements and processed expense reports

• Liaison between Co-President and agent/managers inside and outside of company

• Extensive script coverage

• Provided script and editing notes on current shows prior to their airing including “The Sopranos,”

“Just Shoot Me” and “News Radio”

EDUCATION

Stetson University - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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