Leah Estrin

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Managing Director CineStory TV/Digital Fellowship, Dance Instructor/Owner The Dance Centre, Script Editor/Consultant @ The CineStory Foundation
los angeles, california, united states
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Los Angeles, California, United States, United States
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About Leah Estrin

Leah Estrin started her career at Imagine Entertainment. During her 10 years at Imagine she moved up the ranks from assistant to story editor to creative executive. While at Imagine, Leah worked on multiple projects including Inside Man, Fun With Dick & Jane, Inside Deep Throat, Dude I Love Your Mom, Would You Rather and Christmas in July. One of Leah’s proudest moments at Imagine was setting up the true-life story The Knife at Universal. She also ran Imagine’s story department overseeing story analyst, monitoring options & writer agreements and handling all title registrations.Following leaving Imagine, Leah was a freelance executive for Disney Channel Original Movies. Over the course of her time with Disney Channel, Leah helped to bring in new material and set up multiple projects including My Invisible Sister and Alex Unlimited.Starting in 2014, Leah began a term as an external development assessor for Film Victoria in Melbourne. In addition, she started teaching a producing & story development at Cal State Dominguez Hills. Leah actively works as a film & television consultant for writers and production companies. Miss Estrin holds a BFA in Film Production from Chapman University and an MFA from UCLA’s Producing Program.

Leah Estrin's Current Company Details
The CineStory Foundation

The Cinestory Foundation

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Managing Director CineStory TV/Digital Fellowship, Dance Instructor/Owner The Dance Centre, Script Editor/Consultant
los angeles, california, united states
Website:
cinestory.org
Employees:
5
Leah Estrin Work Experience Details
  • The Dance Centre
    Owner/ Instructor
    The Dance Centre Sep 2016 - Present
    Orange, Ca
    - Owner/Partner- Instructor of various styles of dance to dancers ages 3 & up- Specialized in Jazz, Hip Hop & Tap instruction- Choreograph multiple routines for yearly studio showcase
  • The Dance Centre
    Instructor/ Owner
    The Dance Centre Sep 2016 - Present
    Orange, Ca
    - Owner/Partner- Instructor of various styles of dance to dancers ages 3 & up- Specialized in Jazz, Hip Hop & Tap instruction- Choreograph multiple routines for yearly studio showcase
  • The Cinestory Foundation
    Managing Director Tv/Digital Fellowship
    The Cinestory Foundation Jan 2015 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca
    - Work for the TV/Digital division of The CineStory Foundation- Oversee the yearly TV/Digital Fellowship Competition- Run CineStory's yearly TV/Digital Writers retreat held each spring
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  • Film Victoria
    External Development Assessor/ Consultant
    Film Victoria Sep 2014 - Present
    Freelance development assessor that advises Film Victoria on funding and viability of Australian generated projects in North America and Europe.
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  • Creative Script Consulting
    Film & Tv Consutlant
    Creative Script Consulting Aug 2012 - May 2019
    Greater Los Angeles Area
    With decades of experience in film & television development, I help writers and production companies get their project to where the script has the themes, plot & characters that they are aiming to achieve. I try to tap into what drew the writer to create their story and go forward from there. The goal of our services is to make your script an engaging story and entertaining viewing experience. This is a service for new and advanced screenwriters. For more information go to http://www.creativescriptconsulting.com or email leah@creativescriptconsulting.com
  • The Projectionist - Epic Films/ Writer - Marcus Mckenzie, Producer - Kristy Stark
    Script Editor
    The Projectionist - Epic Films/ Writer - Marcus Mckenzie, Producer - Kristy Stark Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
    -Delivered notes to address plot, character, tone & pacing-Worked to help the creative team meet their goals for the next draft of the script-Skype meetings to discuss the script & detailed page notes
  • Odd - Jill Moylan
    Script Editor
    Odd - Jill Moylan Nov 2016 - Jan 2018
    -Delivered notes to address plot, character, tone & pacing-Worked to help the creative team meet their goals for the next draft of the script-Skype meetings to discuss the script & detailed page notes
  • California State University, Dominguez Hills
    Adjunct Instructor
    California State University, Dominguez Hills Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
    Instructor for Producing Workshop: Introduction to development & producing and Story Develoment II California State University Dominguez Hills, Department of Communications Com 495 Special Topics: Story Development II - The class will delve deeper into story development and the relationship between writers and executives. Topics will include exploring the different styles of coverage & story analysis, how to deliver & receive development notes and learning how to pitch your various projects. The class will also bring in industry professionals for in depth Q&A sessions on selected topics such as inside TV writers room and bringing your project to the screen.Com 495 Special Topics: Producing Workshop - The class will provide an introductory overview of producing & developing material for film & television. Topics include coverage & story analysis, script development, acquiring and pitching stories, exploring the roll of executives, representation, talent & studios in the Film & TV process. Develops skills required for entry-level jobs at production companies, agencies & studios
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  • The Chainbreakers - Written By Luke Preston, Directed By Mark Lamprell, Produced By Antony Ginnane
    Script Editor
    The Chainbreakers - Written By Luke Preston, Directed By Mark Lamprell, Produced By Antony Ginnane Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
    Melbourne, Australia
    -Delivered notes to address plot, character, tone & pacing-Worked to help the creative team meet their goals for the next draft of the script-Skype meetings to discuss the script & detailed page notes
  • The Three Lucias - A Film By Writer/Director Sandra Sciberras
    Script Editor
    The Three Lucias - A Film By Writer/Director Sandra Sciberras Dec 2014 - Jul 2015
    Melbourne, Australia
    -International consultant suggested by Film Victoria-Delivered notes to address plot, character, tone & pacing-Worked to help the creative team meet their goals for the next draft of the script-Skype meetings to discuss the script & detailed page notes
  • Preggers - Script By Janet Duncan
    Script Editor
    Preggers - Script By Janet Duncan Nov 2013 - Jun 2014
    -International consultant suggested by Film Victoria-Delivered notes to address plot, character, tone & pacing-Worked to help writer meet their goals for the second draft of the script-Skype meetings to discuss each act of the script & detailed page notes
  • Disney Channel
    Freelance Development Executive For Disney Channel Original Movies
    Disney Channel Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
    Burbank, Ca
    • Evaluated scripts, books, articles, and plays in order to find new projects• Set up the projects: My Invisible Sister, Awkward, and Alex Unlimited• Heard and assessed numerous pitches • Met with writers and directors in order to find emerging talent • Liaisoned with agencies about new materials• Wrote development notes on scripts
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  • Imagine Entertainment
    Creative Executive
    Imagine Entertainment Feb 2009 - Jan 2012
    • Brought in several projects including The Knife, which is set up at Universal• Key creative team on numerous projects in development including Dude I Love Your Mom, Would You Rather, Christmas in July, Flock of Dudes and The Knife.• Tracked new talent by meeting with writers, directors and actors and attending showcases.• Read scripts, books, articles, and plays in order to find new projects.• Heard and evaluated numerous pitches.• Wrote development notes on scripts.• Generated writer, director and actor lists for comedy and drama projects at various budgets.• Interacted with agencies about new materials and open writing and directing assignments.• Interacted with studio executives to keep abreast of their material and talent interests.
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  • Imagine Entertainment
    Story Editor
    Imagine Entertainment Mar 2006 - Feb 2009
    • Oversaw the story department, which included hiring readers, assigning and reviewing coverage, and managing the story department budget.• Responsible for monitoring status of all option, purchase and writer agreements.• Point person for MPAA, handling all title registrations, protests and waivers.• Looked for new projects, talent and materials.• Kept director & writer logs.
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  • Imagine Entertainment
    Creative Assistant To Kim Roth
    Imagine Entertainment Oct 2001 - Mar 2006
    • Handled all aspects of managing a very busy office during project development, production and post-production on a variety of projects, including Inside Man, Fun with Dick & Jane and the documentary Inside Deep Throat.• Participated in staff meetings, provided notes, researched ideas • Organized and maintained BTL crew lists, reels and resumes for productions
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  • Val Weaver Dance Center
    Instructor/Choreographer
    Val Weaver Dance Center 1994 - 2000
    Orange County, California Area
    Taught various styles of dance to kids ages 3 – 18; Specialized in Jazz, Hip Hop & Tap instruction; Choreographed multiple routines for yearly studio showcase.

Leah Estrin Skills

Film Film Production Television Feature Films Entertainment Post Production Producing Script Coverage Comedy Directing Final Draft Screenwriting Creative Writing Documentaries Drama Storytelling Development Notes Short Films Script Notes New Media Screenplays Casting Consulting Independent Film

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Leah Estrin works for The Cinestory Foundation

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Leah Estrin's current role is Managing Director CineStory TV/Digital Fellowship, Dance Instructor/Owner The Dance Centre, Script Editor/Consultant.

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Leah Estrin attended Ucla, Chapman University.

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