Screenwriter: Horror, Thriller, Sci Fi

Christopher Dalbey

SCREENWRITER

Philadelphia, PA ******.***********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/christopherdalbey IMDb: Christopher Dalbey

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Screenwriter with 15+ years of craft development and a portfolio of twelve original feature screenplays spanning psychological horror, thriller, drama, and sci-fi. Currently writing and executive-producing TWISTED LILY, a psychological horror feature in development as a US/UK co-production, and developing the thriller-drama BLUE SUNFLOWER and the micro-thriller THE PRIVILEGED KIND. Trained through ScreenwritingU's Master's Screenwriting Certificate program with specialized coursework in horror and thriller writing. Brings a performer's ear for dialogue and structure from a parallel career as a SAG-AFTRA actor, plus hands-on experience pitching, packaging, and financing scripts for the market.

SCREENWRITING EXPERIENCE

Founder & Screenwriter 2009 – Present

Dalbey Entertainment — Philadelphia, PA

• Writer and executive producer of TWISTED LILY, a psychological horror feature in development as a US/UK co-production, leading script development alongside investor and financing materials.

• Developing BLUE SUNFLOWER, an original thriller-drama feature, and THE PRIVILEGED KIND, a micro-thriller screenplay, from concept through full draft.

• Authored a portfolio of twelve original feature screenplays across horror, thriller, drama, and sci-fi, with two high-concept scripts advancing toward option/production.

• Provide script doctoring, adaptation, and creative consulting for outside writers and producers across genres including horror, thriller, drama, sci-fi, and Nordic noir. Literary Manager, Literary Division

VGP Management Talent & Literary

• Guide screenwriters through script development and notes, career strategy, and industry positioning.

• Build pitch materials — loglines, treatments, and packaging — and advise on presenting projects to producers, studios, and buyers.

• Advise clients on market trends, deal structure, and contract/negotiation standards. RELATED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

SAG-AFTRA Actor Feb 2008 – Present

Film & Television — Greater New York City Area

• Recurring and featured roles on The Knick, Crooked & Narrow, Sex, Love, Revenge, A Dark Place Inside, and Ghost Box, with festival-circuit recognition; on-set collaboration with writers and directors sharpens a practical, performable sense of dialogue and character voice carried directly into script work. EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master's Screenwriting Certificate — ScreenwritingU 2015 – 2017 Pro Series (Mini Movie Method, Terrifying Scripts, Subtext, Comedy Writing) — ScreenwritingU

2009 – 2011

Binge Worthy TV Program — ScreenwritingU 2020 – 2021 Mini-Movie Method Mentorship — with Chris Soth 2015 B.A., English Language & Literature — Temple University 1999 – 2003 Screenwriting, Directing & Acting Programs — New York Film Academy 2003 – 2005 SKILLS

Screenwriting Horror, thriller, drama, and sci-fi features; script doctoring and adaptation Story Craft Story structure, character development, subtext, and dialogue Development Pitch decks, loglines, treatments, and project packaging Industry Film financing, international co-production, and tax-credit strategy Communications Investor relations and cross-market presentation materials

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