Derek Coats Email & Phone Number

• Cover phones and assist in overseeing the operation of the mailroom
• Train new employees on mailroom procedures
• Sort and deliver mail/packages to various departments and productions on the studio lot

Los Angeles

• Covered assistants’ desks by rolling calls to executives and managing their calendars
• Performed script coverage and discussed potential changes to projects with executives
• Participated in weekly read meetings with development executives

Los Angeles, CA

• Managed reception, rolled calls to executives and prepared expense reports
• Evaluated film screeners and scripts for acquisition consideration
• Researched major film festival lineups for projects seeking distribution

Los Angeles, CA

• Shadowed assistants and helped keep track of submissions
• Worked with literary managers to cover and pitch numerous scripts for both film and TV
• Produced character breakdowns on scripts for casting

Los Angeles, CA

• Worked in the horror/thriller genre, providing coverage on numerous scripts for film and TV consideration
• Analyzed short films to scout directors for potential projects
• Performed administrative tasks including rolling calls, managing calendars and reception

Los Angeles, CA

• Pitched scripts to executives and suggested potential actors and directors for projects
• Communicated with talent agencies for writer and director availability
• Researched articles and books for potential film adaptations
• Performed administrative tasks including rolling calls and reception

Los Angeles, CA

• Provided coverage on scripts for feature film and TV consideration
• Pitched and discussed scripts with literary managers
• Performed various administrative tasks including desk coverage and reception

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Screenwriting, G.P.A. 3.89

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude Relevant coursework: Writing the 1-Hour Drama, Writing the 30-Minute Sitcom, Writing the Feature.

Cinematography And Film/Video Production, G.P.A. 3.90

Summer 2012 & 2013 • Earned 12 College Credits in Screenwriting, Direction and Production