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Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles, CA, US

Narrative Director, North American Narrative Team - Unannounced AAA Console ProjectLead Writer, North American Narrative Team – Unannounced AAA Console ProjectBrought in to establish North American division with intention to broaden Chinese company’s global presence. Drive creation of all narrative elements (in collaboration with Creative Director and.

Create and administer graduate-level course/workshop to teach students the ins and outs of Professional Narrative Video Game writing. Topics covered include "How the Development Cycle Affects Narrative," "Lore and Worldbuilding," "Archetypes, Genre, and Theme," and "Writing Your Way Out of a Technical Problem."- Write comprehensive syllabus for.

Wrote dozens of screenplays, television one-hour drama specs, treatments, pitches, and outlines. Researched and developed original scripts that were pitched to directors, agents, producers, and executives. - Authored Dark Matter, a $100 million space-opera, resulting in representation with a top management company and courting by CAA, ICM and the William.

Montréal, Québec, CA

Lead Screenwriter – Rainbow 6 ExtractionSenior Screenwriter – Unannounced ProjectLead development of 20+ hours of main narrative campaign content including central storyline, NPC sub-plots, major ‘set-piece’ missions, regional stories, enemy faction backstories. Wrote scripts for real-time and cinematic sequences, liaised with external production.

Responsible for creation of all narrative elements (including tone, theme, characters, lore, setting, cinematics, branching in-game dialogue, and transmedia) of revolutionary educational game aimed at middle-school students. Oversaw small team of academic and narrative writers, coordinated with developers and project management to develop and track writing.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Established and drove design of narrative-related elements for this innovative, genre-bending indie game. Collaborated with Creative Director and other writers to identify storytelling opportunities as well as Player choice moments that affected overall narrative trajectory. Developed branching quest storylines, world narrative, and character interaction.

Collaborate with Creative Director, Game Designers and Artists in Hungary to craft overall game narrative, alien race and technology lore, unforgettable characters, and transmedia elements for science fiction MOBA soon to be released by Namco Bandai.Generate engaging names, backstories, and in-game VO for Player Champions; oversee voice recording sessions.

Aliso Viejo, US

Narrative Designer - WildstarOriginally hired to edit quest, lore, UI, and dialogue text but quickly promoted to Narrative Designer due to exhibited writing skill, story instinct, and work ethic. Work closely with Creative Director, Lead Writer, Content Team Leads and Designers to determine narrative, lore, dialogue and VO needs for upcoming content.

Aliso Viejo, US

Manhattan Beach, California, US

Produced content for a wide variety of media and uses such as print, corporate branding and style guides, motion graphics, animated videos, trade shows and events. Oversaw internal operations, IT troubleshooting, creation and management of new talent recruitment database. Extended offers and scheduled artists across multi-project engagements. Projects.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Produced content for an international corporation’s multimedia showroom consisting of cutting-edge exhibits such as a CGI 220° surround theater experience, a 3D holographic product catalog, and a 20’ interactive, animated wall mural. Renown for effective project management and writing expertise.- Navigated treacherous diplomatic waters by mediating demands.

Story / Cinematics Writer – X-COM: Enemy Unknown (2K Boston)Multiplayer Chatter Writer – The Darkness 2 (2K)Brought in on contract basis to provide Hollywood film-quality writing to video game story, cutscenes, characters and dialogue. Transform level design documents into vivid, engrossing narratives while being mindful of designer’s vision and intent..

US

Brought in to improve and “westernize” cutscenes, characters and dialogue. Transformed level design documents into vivid, engrossing narratives. Collaborated with Director and Producer on-site in Tokyo, tailoring story and gameplay to accommodate new technologies.- Crafted schedule and writing team assignments with Associate Producer. Insured that all.

New York City, NY, US

Conceived, pitched and currently writing script for sequel to Beethoven called Beethoven’s Big Dig. Developed first idea and initial script and currently writing revised draft for movie that will go into production later this year. Work closely with studio executives.- Beat out dozens of well-established commercial film writers by developing concept with.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Initially joined the company as a game tester in order to learn more about the industry, but soon promoted to writing position. Worked closely with Head Writer and Lead Designer.- Devised ‘world event/ gossip’ system in collaboration with Head Writer and Lead Designer – new system added a building sense of jeopardy throughout the game.- Repurposed.

Associate Producer – Chain Letters & Chain Reaction Game Web sites Integral member of team creating overall concept and design for 2 game Web sites. Rendered a broad scope of support services for Executive Producer in development of production schedule. Tracked project assets via MS Project; coordinated staff/vendors activities; and compiled weekly site.

Met diverse needs of two executives in completely different areas. Turned around barely functional operations by formulating and instituting highly efficient practices. Investigated new game ideas, MMO trends, and marketing opportunities. Promoted innovative online and game technologies by setting-up demonstrations.- Relieved daily burdens of both.

Brought into start-up company to build Story Department from the ground up. Within 3 weeks, recruited 18 story analysts. Developed and implemented systems required to successfully handle ~200 submissions weekly. - Slashed script analysis turnaround time 50%; accelerated acquisition process; eliminated risk of script oversight; and gained.

Provided a full range of administrative and support services for demanding executive in intense and high-pressure environment. - Volunteered to proof/edit story notes for overworked boss, making collaborative contributions to Father of the Bride 2, Ed Wood, Con Air, and Beautiful Girls, thus reducing note turnaround by 75%. - Helped cultivate and secure.

Hired as an Intern and then advanced into Creative Associate role. Read 3 to 5 scripts per day and prepared formal written analysis of each project’s potential. Active participant and contributor to creative meetings.- Directly impacted storyline of blockbuster movie The Fugitive by working with Story Editor to trim 17 pages.- Conducted research and.

Aba, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

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