WRITING WHAT I KNOW
As a screenwriter, my scripts for both film and television focus on stories of womanhood and mental health. I enjoy pulling at the heartstrings tied to these topics, but in unconventional ways, with complex characters. I also can't help that I'm a jokester, so my scripts always have laughable characters and situations.
The doorbell rings and all of the voices and sounds simultaneously cut off. Carter, confused but comfortable, gets out of the bed and walks towards the door.
The family sits at the kitchen table. Chrysanthemum’s mother places a plate full of Mac and cheese in front of her. She squirts ketchup onto the Mac and cheese and spells out “CHRYSANTHEMUM”. She has to write it in two layers so that the letters fit. Chrysanthemum sniffles and smiles.
AMY
I am here live at the RIPLEY’S Believe it or Not Museum as the famous dogs from outer space are here to meet the President!
REPRESENTATIVE 1
She is evil, a MENACE. She tries to get us fired and-and threatens us. The call takes the entire day because she won’t let up until she gets what she wants-
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COMPLETED PROJECTS
"My Aunt Cat"
Drama TV Pilot - a visual scrapbook, exploring the lessons of girlhood
A wise, "misfit" art teacher separates herself from everyone and everything to move across the country and start a new life, but she is forced to confront her life experiences as her adolescent niece continuously reaches out, seeking advice.
"Color Schemes"
Thriller Feature Film - a story of a woman's intuition saving her life
A young, lovestruck newlywed struggles to follow her instincts, blindly navigating marriage with a renowned evil genius who is secretly a serial killer.
"The Money Man"
Coming-of-age Feature Film - an abstract telling of the average lower-class family suffering from domestic abuse
A young mom of three struggles through poverty, whilst her eldest pre-teen son attempts to save them from his estranged father and family cycle by stealing lunch money. Her son slowly becomes the bully of the town, all because he is attempting to save his mother. Raw, emotional, but culturally necessary.
"Skittles and Peeps"
Drama stop-motion animated series
Inspired by sculptor Ashley Benton's creations. More details coming soon.
"Alert"
short film
After getting an amber alert to his phone, hungover and heartbroken, a drug dealer sells to a client that he thinks may be the suspect.
CURRENT PROJECTS
FREEZE
FRAME
An adaptation: drama coming-of-age television series based on the novel Freeze Frame by Tyler Beauchamp
HEAD WRITER AND DIRECTOR OF THE PROOF-OF-CONCEPT SHORT FILM
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Leading a team of writers while also working alongside author Tyler Beauchamp has been a wonderful experience!