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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
REFERENCES
Available upon request via email.
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