Will Scheffer

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Filmmaker, Playwright, Creator, Showrunner, Producer & Writer @ Anima Sola Productions
new york, new york, united states
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Los Angeles, California, United States, United States
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About Will Scheffer

Will Scheffer is a playwright, writer/producer and filmmaker. His plays have been produced and developed across the country. In NYC: Playwright's Horizons, Naked Angels: 'Easter', The Public Theater and Ensemble Studio Theater. His first screenplay: 'In The Gloaming' was produced by HBO NYC in 1997. Will moved to Pasadena with his husband Mark V. Olsen, where they began writing and producing together. In 2003 they created HBO's acclaimed drama: 'Big Love' and in 2013 'Getting On.'Over the course of his career, Will has refined his understanding of dramatic writing and storytelling by mentoring young artists "on the job," through the Writers Guild, at theatres and universities, as well as through film festivals and industry conferences: Ensemble Studio Theatre Institute (member), Actors' Studio (member), USC School of Cinematic Arts, UCLA, City University of New York, Lewis & Clark College, School of Visual Arts, Provincetown Film Society (board member), Dances with Films (board member), HH&S.Through their company: Anima Sola Productions, Will & Mark make film, television & theater that provokes, consoles and entertains. In collaboration with exceptional talent, their work subverts convention and revels in the complexity of human relationships.

Will Scheffer's Current Company Details
Anima Sola Productions

Anima Sola Productions

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Filmmaker, Playwright, Creator, Showrunner, Producer & Writer
new york, new york, united states
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Will Scheffer Work Experience Details
  • Anima Sola Productions
    Founder And Co-President W/ Mark V. Olsen
    Anima Sola Productions Jan 1997 - Present
    Los Angeles, New York, Mexico City & London
    Wrote: 'In The Gloaming' for HBO films. Wrote & Produced Independent Film: 'Easter.' Created, Wrote & Executive Produced: 'Big Love' & 'Getting On' w/ husband & collaborator Mark V. Olsen. Currently: Develop, Write and Produce Television Series and Feature Films. Write and Direct Theatre. Mentor and Teach Emerging Dramatists & Storytellers.
  • Anima Sola Productions
    Producer / Writer
    Anima Sola Productions Dec 2021 - Present
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Screenplay: Adapted from J. Robert Lennon's novel 'Mailman' w/ M.V. Olsen.
  • Anima Sola Productions
    Creator / Writer
    Anima Sola Productions Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Series: 'Barbizon' w/ M.V. Olsen & Tristine Skyler.
  • Fremantle
    Executive Producer / Writer / Showrunner
    Fremantle Jan 2022 - Present
    Mexico
    Series: 'The Mosquito Coast', Season 2, On-Set Writer-Producer (Apple+) w/ Mark V. Olsen.
  • Talipot Studio
    Executive Producer / Creator / Writer / Showrunner
    Talipot Studio Sep 2021 - Present
    Mexico City
    Limited Series: 'Maximillian & Carlota' w M.V. Olsen.
  • Bron Studios
    Executive Producer / Creator / Writer / Showrunner
    Bron Studios Aug 2021 - Present
    Los Angeles
    Limited Series: 'Behind The Walls' Adapted from Skip Hollandsworth's article from The Texas Monthly w/ M.V. Olsen. Directed by Miguel Arteta.
  • Bad Wolf
    Executive Producer
    Bad Wolf Aug 2021 - Present
    Los Angeles
    Series: 'Mercy Dogs' created by Ed Decter based on the novel by Tyler Dilts w/ M.V. Olsen.
  • Fx Networks
    Creator / Writer
    Fx Networks Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
    New York City
    Series: 'The Barbara Corcoran Show' w/ M.V. Olsen.
  • Mgm
    Creator / Writer
    Mgm Sep 2020 - Aug 2021
    Los Angeles
    Pilot: 'Tortilla Curtain'. Adapted from T.C. Boyle's prophetic satire about the failure of the American Dream, ' The Tortilla Curtain' w/ M.V. Olsen.
  • Lionsgate
    Creator / Writer
    Lionsgate Mar 2020 - Feb 2021
    Los Angeles
    Pilot: 'Guilty Admissions' w/ M.V. Olsen.
  • Apple
    Creator / Writer
    Apple Mar 2019 - Feb 2020
    Los Angeles
    Pilot: 'Miguel'. Adapted from Israeli Format. Gay Father & Guatemalan Adoption w/ M.V. Olsen.
  • Netflix
    Creator / Writer
    Netflix Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
    Los Angeles
    Pilot: 'Churchmen'. Adapted from French Format. Seminarians & Catholic Church w/ M.V. Olsen.
  • Amazon
    Writer
    Amazon May 2017 - Apr 2018
    Los Angeles
    Screenplay: Adaptation of 'Heroes of the Frontier' by Dave Eggers w/ M.V. Olsen.
  • Hbo
    Executive Producer / Creator / Writer / Showrunner
    Hbo Mar 1993 - Feb 2018
    Los Angeles, New York, & London
    'In The Gloaming', Emmy Nomination, Cable Ace Award. Created 'Big Love,' WGA Award for "Pilot Episode," AFI Award for Best Drama, nominated for multiple Emmys and Golden Globes. Created 'Getting On' for American Television. Created, Developed, Wrote, Produced: Film, Series & Lmt. Series from 1993 to 2018. Exclusive Overall Deal (2003 to 2018) in partnership with M.V. Olsen.
  • Hbo
    Executive Producer / Creator / Writer / Showrunner Of 'Getting On'
    Hbo Mar 2012 - Feb 2017
    Los Angeles
    Producing Partner BBC WorldWide Productions w/ HBO Entertainment w/ M.V. Olsen.
  • Participant Media
    Writer
    Participant Media Feb 2014 - Jan 2015
    Los Angeles
    Screenplay: 'Near Extinct Birds' Adaptation of short story by Ben Fountain w/ M.V. Olsen.
  • Hbo
    Executive Producer / Creator / Writer / Showrunner Of 'Big Love'
    Hbo 2004 - 2012
    Greater Los Angeles Area
    Producing Partner Playtone w/ HBO Entertainment & M.V. Olsen.
  • Paramount Pictures
    Writer
    Paramount Pictures Feb 2005 - Jan 2006
    Los Angeles
    Screenplay: Adaptation of 'Mailman' by J. Robert Lennon w/ M.V. Olsen.
  • Cbs Television Studios
    Writer
    Cbs Television Studios Jan 1996 - Dec 2005
    New York & Los Angeles
    Pilots: 'Ellis Island', 'Duck Town' & 'Appellate Law.'
  • Fox Cable Networks
    Writer
    Fox Cable Networks Feb 2003 - Jan 2004
    Los Angeles
    Teleplay: Howard Hughes Movie for FX.
  • Sony Pictures Entertainment
    Writer
    Sony Pictures Entertainment Feb 2002 - Jan 2003
    Los Angeles
    Teleplay: 'Honor Roll Bonnie & Clyde' inspired by true events.
  • Warner Bros. Entertainment Group Of Companies
    Writer
    Warner Bros. Entertainment Group Of Companies Jun 2001 - Mar 2002
    Los Angeles
    Staffed: John Wells Productions 'Citizen Baines'. Wrote & Produced Episode 1.04, aired on CBS.
  • Lifetime Television
    Writer
    Lifetime Television Feb 2001 - Jan 2002
    Los Angeles
    Teleplay: Adaptation of 'The Pact' by Jodi Picoult, starring Megan Mullally, aired on Lifetime.
  • Fox Searchlight Pictures
    Writer
    Fox Searchlight Pictures Mar 2000 - Feb 2001
    New York City
    Screenplay: 'Where River Turns to Sky' adapted from novel by Gregg Kleiner for Fox Searchlight.
  • Disney Abc Television Group
    Writer
    Disney Abc Television Group Feb 1999 - Jan 2000
    New York City
    Teleplay: 'My Year Off' adapted from Robert McCrum's memoir of the same name.
  • Ensemble Studio Theatre
    Playwright Member
    Ensemble Studio Theatre Feb 1989 - Jan 1999
    New York City
    Taught Playwriting at EST Institute and had plays produced in 4 Marathons.

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