Devon Turner Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Wrote coverage on scripts for Anton’s US division (HIS DARK MATERIALS, PADDINGTON, NON-STOP), pitched projects in weekend read meetings to executives, updated grids, and performed other administrative tasks- Researched trades and box-office reports and sent out daily company-wide press breaks

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Worked closely under CEO Mike Medavoy and Director of Development Michael Peterson (BLACK SWAN, SHUTTER ISLAND, ZODIAC)- Wrote comprehensive coverage on 2+ projects per day (screenplays, books, outlines, pitch documents, treatments) & created location indexes for projects in development- Participated in weekly development meetings with executives

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Wrote coverage on foreign TV formats & suggested how adaptable they are to an American audience- Researched potential IPs & suggested what each would work best as (TV series, feature film, etc.)- Compiled metadata for projects in development (cast/crew, billing order, etc.)

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Wrote coverage on incoming material and give my criticisms directly to producers & writers; participated in development meetings, created grids, & updated databases- Researched trades & box office reports and send out daily company-wide press breaks- Created pitch decks and have experience pitching to company executives- Compiled director/talent lists &.

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Received mentorship from Andy Engel, Director of New Talent at Gotham Comedy Club- Attended and advertised Gotham’s New Talent Shows (as a result, well-acquainted with emerging talent & what’s hot in today’s comedy scene)- Referred new talent and future students to Andy- Researched & wrote interview questions for comedians

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Edited & submitted clients’ self-tapes via Breakdown Express to casting directors under tight deadlines & specific formatting instructions- Sat in on meetings with clients & signings alongside other clerical tasks

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

- Provided developmental notes & coverage on scripts from first draft to final - Received critiques on writing samples and promoted from reader to writer- Collaborated and discussed creative ideas over the phone with John Fogel on a weekly basis (executive producer of 2017’s The Only Living Boy in New York)

Gambier, Ohio, United States

- Took class notes for students with disabilities- Notes have been said to be very accurate and coherent

Long Beach Township, New Jersey, United States

- Operated waterslides, kids’ attractions, and the FlowRider- Satisfied customers through personal engagement and interaction

Ship Bottom, New Jersey

- Baked and prepped bagels in the early morning (4:30 AM)- Cleaned out oven and kitchen at closing- Worked the grill during rush hours

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English & Film With An Emphasis In Creative Writing & Iphs Concentration

Summa Cum Laude Richard F. Hettlinger Award (given to the student who best exemplifies the ideals of interdisciplinary scholarship)

English & Film

Bath, UK Took part in a one-on-one tutorial with acclaimed author & comedian, Matthew Alford, which included writing & performing stand-up.

High School Diploma