Jeanne McGill, Screenwriter
My Resume
PROFESSIONAL INFO
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Classical writing and storytelling techniques with character development, creating compelling stories.
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Motivation and backstory, archetypes and psychological profiles.
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Implementing the mechanics of creative writing, entertainment media genres and distribution methods.
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Writing skills related to marketing, publishing, and the basics for successful creative writers in the entertainment media industry.
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Speaking the language of different media, such as film, television, animation, and gaming.
"You don't write because you want to say something, you write because you have something to say.” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald
Representing SMG West, Inc. SAAD FILM Member Women in Animation
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
2008-Present
Publicity, Entertainment Industry
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Press releases and film submissions to international film festivals.
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Representation and publicity for artists and WGA screenwriters, including event oriented marketing, writing content and graphic design of movie posters and book covers.
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Creation of film promotional material, IMDb documentation, synopses, and promotional videos.
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Meeting the needs of foreign producers and their filming requirements in Morocco.
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Writing proposals to producers of major US studios and independent film production companies.
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Promoting the production, casting, equipment and location services of Saad Films based in Morocco.
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Produced press releases and film submission documents for international film festivals.
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Designed and wrote movie posters, film synopses and promotional material.
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Worked with NYC Mayor's Office of Film, Television and Theater for licensing of events and productions.
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Line Producer on short documentaries about the civil rights movements, equality and human rights.
2014-Present
Film Company Representative, Saad Films, New York
2010-2013
Editor, Publciist & Line Producer, Sutton Productions, New York
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Proficiencies:
MS Office Suite, Aobe Creative Suite, Final Draft, Final Cut Pro
EDUCATION
2014-2015
M.F.A. Creative Writing, Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL
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Classical Writing, Storytelling Techniques, Research, Business and Marketing.
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Emphasis on the importance of research and character development, utilizing the language of different media.
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Leadership and project management skills.
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Writing engaging material for different media, such as film, pilots, animation, and gaming.
1977-1982
B.A. English, Multimedia Journalism, Concordia College, Bronxville, NY
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Combining the love for art, video and reporting.
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Interdisciplinary program, providing the skills to create a compelling story through creative and visual arts,
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Strong curriculum in global liberal arts with foundational skills and intellectual capacities.
Creative Writer/Screenwriter/Copywriter with responsibilities in the Entertainment Industry