Staff Writer Peer Counselor
Resume:
Samantha Plotkin
Carson, CA ***46
**********@***.***
EDUCATION
University of Southern California
Master of Professional Writing, May 2000
Emphasis in Screenwriting, TV writing, and Drama
California State University, San Diego
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, May 1997
Emphasis in Creative Writing
University of Wales, Swansea - International Exchange Student
November 1996 - June 1997
English Literature and American Studies
WORK EXPERIENCE
Screenwriter, TV, and Treatment Writer - March 2003 - Present
Freelance, Work-for-hire
· Completed; a One-Hour Drama Pilot for FOX, an Adaptation into
Screenplay for HBO
· Treatment for FOX and Writer-for-hire Treatments
· Novel Adaptations into Treatment and Screenplay Form (working closely
with the novelist)
Script Doctor and Analyst - January 2002 - present
Freelance, Work-for-hire (including Earth Lion Productions),
Internationally
· Screenplay revision, coverage and consultation on a person to person
basis
· Did three high-profile treatments: one for FOX, one for HBO, and a
novel adaptation into screenplay for Cosmic Entertainment, Goldie Hawn's Production
Company
Journalist - September 2001 - Present
Freelance, Worldwide
· Interviews and Articles for Webzines and Magazines
Screenwriter - Summer 2002
ClaraNova Studios, Canada
· Freelance screenplay writing assignments based on premises
provided by Claranova Studios
Second Assistant - Summer 2000
Creative Artists Agency, Los Angeles
· Did character breakdowns for talent department
· Assisted various agents in all the departments of the agency
Academy Internship - Summer and Fall 1998
Wendy Finerman Productions, Sony Studios, Los Angeles
· Assisted the story editor by reading scripts and conducting research
for future production projects
· Awarded Academy Fellowship for Fall 1998
Graduate Intern - Spring Semester 1998
California State University, Chico
· Assisted the local Chico Creek Community Festival Theater as a
writer, director and actor
· Conducted workshop on transferring humor from the script to the stage
for undergraduate students
Staff Writer - 1993 - 1995
San Diego State University's Daily Newspaper - The Daily Aztec
· Wrote feature articles, local arts (opera, musicals, plays, film and
books) reviews and personal interviews
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