Ephi Stempler
Ephi Stempler
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Screenwriter, story editor, producer, director, editor, teacher, actor, expert in all aspects of storytelling for multiple formats, with extensive experience in all stages of filmmaking from concept to post-production. Skilled in story development, coverage, assisting in all aspects of production and support of industry personnel.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Video Director/Producer/Editor (Nov 2014 – Aug 2017)
LIFE ElderCare, Fremont, CA
Collaborated with Lauren Veen on creating a tutorial film (“Safe & Visible”) on promoting LGBT awareness in elder care facilities; organized panel discussions and presentations on the topic throughout the Bay Area.
Youth Theater Programs Manager (Jul 2013 – Aug 2017)
Community Works, Oakland, CA
Developed and directed original plays based on the impact of incarceration. Designed a curriculum employing theatre techniques and writing workshops to promote self-awareness and social consciousness for grades 9-12. Wrote grant proposals and tracked grant-based budgets, and providing day to day administrative support.
Freelance Editorial Assistant (June 2010 - June 2013)
Scholastic, New York, NY
Edited, proofread and wrote for Instructor and Administrator magazines; assisted with scheduling, design/layout, advertising, research, and data collection.
High School English and Theater Teacher (June 2003 - June 2010)
NYC Department of Education, New York, NY
Planned and taught lessons in literature, grammar, creative writing, persuasive writing, writing for college, acting, playwriting, film appreciation, and dramatic adaptation - grades 9-12, New York City Teaching Fellowship 2003)?
WRITING/DIRECTING CREDITS:
Writer/Director: “The Girl That Got Away” (short doc, 2019) - A 64 year-old Bay Area actor must decide whether she should come out as trans or stay closeted but loyal to her family, vocation, and God.
Writer: “Platonic Until Death Do Us Part” (Modern Love, New York Times, 2016)
EDUCATION:
AFI Conservatory, Los Angeles, CA: MFA in Screenwriting (2019)
Completed 4 feature screenplays, 1 original pilot, 3 produced short films. Awarded top scholarships and honors. Script supervisior and production assistant on student films.
CUNY, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY: MA in Secondary English Education (2007), NYC Teaching Fellow
CUNY, Hunter College, New York, NY: BA in English (2003), Magna cum Laude (3.86 GPA)
SKILLS & LANGUAGES:
Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, InDesign, WordPress, Microsoft Office ’16, Google Docs, Final Draft, Keynote Hebrew and Spanish
Ephi Stempler
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Screenwriter, story editor, producer, director, editor, teacher, actor, expert in all aspects of storytelling for multiple formats, with extensive experience in all stages of filmmaking from concept to post-production. Skilled in story development, coverage, assisting in all aspects of production and support of industry personnel.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Video Director/Producer/Editor (Nov 2014 – Aug 2017)
LIFE ElderCare, Fremont, CA
Collaborated with Lauren Veen on creating a tutorial film (“Safe & Visible”) on promoting LGBT awareness in elder care facilities; organized panel discussions and presentations on the topic throughout the Bay Area.
Youth Theater Programs Manager (Jul 2013 – Aug 2017)
Community Works, Oakland, CA
Developed and directed original plays based on the impact of incarceration. Designed a curriculum employing theatre techniques and writing workshops to promote self-awareness and social consciousness for grades 9-12. Wrote grant proposals and tracked grant-based budgets, and providing day to day administrative support.
Freelance Editorial Assistant (June 2010 - June 2013)
Scholastic, New York, NY
Edited, proofread and wrote for Instructor and Administrator magazines; assisted with scheduling, design/layout, advertising, research, and data collection.
High School English and Theater Teacher (June 2003 - June 2010)
NYC Department of Education, New York, NY
Planned and taught lessons in literature, grammar, creative writing, persuasive writing, writing for college, acting, playwriting, film appreciation, and dramatic adaptation - grades 9-12, New York City Teaching Fellowship 2003)?
WRITING/DIRECTING CREDITS:
Writer/Director: “The Girl That Got Away” (short doc, 2019) - A 64 year-old Bay Area actor must decide whether she should come out as trans or stay closeted but loyal to her family, vocation, and God.
Writer: “Platonic Until Death Do Us Part” (Modern Love, New York Times, 2016)
EDUCATION:
AFI Conservatory, Los Angeles, CA: MFA in Screenwriting (2019)
Completed 4 feature screenplays, 1 original pilot, 3 produced short films. Awarded top scholarships and honors. Script supervisior and production assistant on student films.
CUNY, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY: MA in Secondary English Education (2007), NYC Teaching Fellow
CUNY, Hunter College, New York, NY: BA in English (2003), Magna cum Laude (3.86 GPA)
SKILLS & LANGUAGES:
Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, InDesign, WordPress, Microsoft Office ’16, Google Docs, Final Draft, Keynote Hebrew and Spanish