MAXINE ELROY

Film Development Strategist | Script Analyst | Screenwriter

New York, NY

RECENT EXPERIENCE

Brainstorm Media, New York, NY

Script and Development Consultant May 2024 - Present

• Evaluate 10+ feature film scripts monthly, delivering in-depth coverage analyzing narrative structure, character development, market viability, and more.

• Craft targeted script notes, directly collaborating with screenwriters to refine tone, structure, and dialogue.

• Assess commercial value of incoming projects by analyzing execution risk, originality, and alignment with current market trends and buyer interests.

• Strategize casting recommendations designed to enhance both narrative authenticity and market appeal.

• Track and evaluate titles up for acquisition and distribution offers, organizing and maintaining Airtable data and screeners for each project, providing assistance to higher staff.

Corporate Social Media Manager / Marketing Assistant   Oct 2024 - Present

• Create and maintain a detailed content calendar for various platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook).

• Edit and repurpose creative assets to boost project visibility and engagement across B2B and B2C audiences.

• Coordinate with publicists and creative teams to amplify film campaigns, securing media placements and driving pre-release buzz.

• Support the distribution team in crafting RFP responses to attract high-value projects.

• Strategize TikTok content to generate a >999% organic engagement spike, demonstrating platform fluency.

Freelance, New York, NY

Production Coordinator Aug 2024 - Present

• Manage on-set logistics including lodging, transportation, and catering, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

• Design streamlined onboarding materials, accelerating crew integration and reducing setup time.

• Facilitate team communications and coordinate schedules across departments to maintain project efficiency.

• Review and clarify production documents (contracts, deal memos, union forms), ensuring compliance.

Sassitude LLC, New York, NY

Writers’ Assistant         Nov 2024 - Jan 2025

• Supported the development of a feature film by coordinating writers’ room sessions and capturing detailed, actionable story notes.

• Tracked ongoing script revisions and maintained organized documentation for consistent workflow and continuity across drafts.

• Enhanced script integrity by aligning narrative arcs with original IP, maintaining tone consistency and audience resonance.

• Contributed to brainstorming sessions with Emmy-winning writers, offering story solutions and refining character arcs for stronger emotional impact.

Freelance, New York, NY

Project-Based Screenwriter & Editor     Aug 2023 - Present

• Create effective scripts for shorts, commercials, web shows, television episodes, and feature films.

• Develop a clear concept with each client, ensuring the success of story, characters, and tone throughout.

• Provide careful corrections to pre-existing scripts, making changes to better flow, formatting, and more.

• Most recent accolade: 2024 Fusion Film Festival, Best Half-Hour Pilot Selection

Freelance, New York, NY

Script Analyst & Reader   Aug 2023 - Present

• Read, review, cover, and provide detailed notes for screenplays of all lengths and genres.

• Work alongside screenwriters and executives to evaluate script potential, both commercially and artistically.

• Offer meaningful suggestions to writers on how to improve, often specified to their questions and concerns.

• Support further brainstorming and development based on notes, including assisting with pitching.

• Create and deliver detailed coverage for screenplays, focusing on any aspects needed by the client.

EDUCATION

New York University, New York, NY Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film and Television                      

SKILLS & PROGRAMS

Skills: Script coverage, Scripted/Unscripted development, Screenwriting, Acquisitions, Distribution, Creative marketing/design, Graphic design, Copywriting, Social media management, Website design, Research, Data entry/management, Editing, Ideation, Communication, Collaboration

Programs: Airtable, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe InDesign, Avid Video & ProTools, Canva, Google Suite, Final Draft 12, Final Cut Pro, IMDBPro, Keynote, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Slack, Social Media Platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, more), Trello, Zoom

Available upon request via email.