Writer
Erik Carlson
Los Angeles, CA |------------ | ------------ | Blogger Profile | LinkedIn URL
WRITER
Award-winning filmmaker, content writer, and blogger dedicated to rallying thoughts to words.
Writing is like breathing. Joseph Stalin said, �The writer is the engineer of the human soul.� In the spirit of embodying that notion, I create highly imaginative stories, craft original content, and utilize extreme attention to detail to analyze and edit what�s already been written. My passion is centered around the entertainment and pop culture industry as entertaining people with my creativity has always been my dream. To that end, I�ve written blog posts to review films, written and edited/judged scripts, and have worked directly with producers to select cinematography and art design.
CORE PROFICIENCIES
Content Writing | Conceptual Ideation | Creative Writing | Editing & Proofreading
Blog Writing | Social Media| Client Relations | Scripts and Screenplays
Short Films | Pop Culture | Team Building & Coaching
Technical Proficiencies: Mac, PC, Celtx, Final Draft 9, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GenM 05/2019 to 07/2019
DIGITAL APPRENTICESHIP
� Successfully completed this 3-month apprenticeship in social media marketing with radio host Laura Lee.
� Establish on-going relationships with clients to aid in continued businesses and to assist with generating new clients.
� Applied strong communication, presentation, and writing skillsets to curate content that increased brand visibility and consumer engagement.
The Film Empire 09/2017 to Present
FREELANCE SCRIPT READER/HEAD JUDGE
� Supervised judging of over 60 script entries in female filmmaker-focused competition.
� Read 13 submitted short and feature entries for industry mentorship contest.
� Wrote detailed feedback of entries� story structure and character development to help submitters improve their writing and assist company owners to choose winners.
Noted Accomplishment:
o Promoted to Head Judge within two weeks for completing script coverage ahead of schedule.
A Night at the Movies 02/2015 to 06/2016
WRITER/DIRECTOR
� Wrote multiple drafts of script for 16-minute, family-oriented adventure short film.
� Collaborated with producers in selecting cinematographer, art designer, editor, and other crew posi-tions.
� Rehearsed dialogue and action scenes with four lead actors to shape their performances for produc-tion.
Noted Accomplishment:
o Negotiated contract with property owner to use movie theater as shooting location, saving $400.
Underground Films 05/2012 to 08/2012
� Assembled scripts, DVDs, and documents for manager and clientele meetings.
� Found and identified 3 possible client reel candidates after reviewing and analyzing potentials online.
� Persuaded company managers to move forward with two analyzed scripts.
Noted Accomplishment:
o Wrote detailed, quality script analysis for 10 submitted screenplays, including the script �God Particle�, that was later produced by Paramount Pictures as �The Cloverfield Paradox."
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Art (MFA) � Filmmaking, New York Film Academy, Burbank, CA
Bachelor of Arts � English/Cinema, University of Iowa
Extracurricular Student Video Productions
o Supervised camera work in TV episode
o Acted as extra and observed production
AWARDS
2017 | International Independent Film Awards: A Night at the Movies - Narrative Short
2017 | Southern Shorts Awards: A Night at the Movies - Best Action/Adventure Short
2016 | Best Shorts Competition: A Night at the Movies - Short Film (Student)
2016 | US Hollywood International Film Festival: A Night at the Movies - Outstanding Short
2016 | San Diego International Kids Film Festival: A Night at the Movies - Best Short Screenplay
Erik Carlson
Los Angeles, CA |------------ | ------------ | Blogger Profile | LinkedIn URL
WRITER
Award-winning filmmaker, content writer, and blogger dedicated to rallying thoughts to words.
Writing is like breathing. Joseph Stalin said, �The writer is the engineer of the human soul.� In the spirit of embodying that notion, I create highly imaginative stories, craft original content, and utilize extreme attention to detail to analyze and edit what�s already been written. My passion is centered around the entertainment and pop culture industry as entertaining people with my creativity has always been my dream. To that end, I�ve written blog posts to review films, written and edited/judged scripts, and have worked directly with producers to select cinematography and art design.
CORE PROFICIENCIES
Content Writing | Conceptual Ideation | Creative Writing | Editing & Proofreading
Blog Writing | Social Media| Client Relations | Scripts and Screenplays
Short Films | Pop Culture | Team Building & Coaching
Technical Proficiencies: Mac, PC, Celtx, Final Draft 9, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GenM 05/2019 to 07/2019
DIGITAL APPRENTICESHIP
� Successfully completed this 3-month apprenticeship in social media marketing with radio host Laura Lee.
� Establish on-going relationships with clients to aid in continued businesses and to assist with generating new clients.
� Applied strong communication, presentation, and writing skillsets to curate content that increased brand visibility and consumer engagement.
The Film Empire 09/2017 to Present
FREELANCE SCRIPT READER/HEAD JUDGE
� Supervised judging of over 60 script entries in female filmmaker-focused competition.
� Read 13 submitted short and feature entries for industry mentorship contest.
� Wrote detailed feedback of entries� story structure and character development to help submitters improve their writing and assist company owners to choose winners.
Noted Accomplishment:
o Promoted to Head Judge within two weeks for completing script coverage ahead of schedule.
A Night at the Movies 02/2015 to 06/2016
WRITER/DIRECTOR
� Wrote multiple drafts of script for 16-minute, family-oriented adventure short film.
� Collaborated with producers in selecting cinematographer, art designer, editor, and other crew posi-tions.
� Rehearsed dialogue and action scenes with four lead actors to shape their performances for produc-tion.
Noted Accomplishment:
o Negotiated contract with property owner to use movie theater as shooting location, saving $400.
Underground Films 05/2012 to 08/2012
� Assembled scripts, DVDs, and documents for manager and clientele meetings.
� Found and identified 3 possible client reel candidates after reviewing and analyzing potentials online.
� Persuaded company managers to move forward with two analyzed scripts.
Noted Accomplishment:
o Wrote detailed, quality script analysis for 10 submitted screenplays, including the script �God Particle�, that was later produced by Paramount Pictures as �The Cloverfield Paradox."
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Art (MFA) � Filmmaking, New York Film Academy, Burbank, CA
Bachelor of Arts � English/Cinema, University of Iowa
Extracurricular Student Video Productions
o Supervised camera work in TV episode
o Acted as extra and observed production
AWARDS
2017 | International Independent Film Awards: A Night at the Movies - Narrative Short
2017 | Southern Shorts Awards: A Night at the Movies - Best Action/Adventure Short
2016 | Best Shorts Competition: A Night at the Movies - Short Film (Student)
2016 | US Hollywood International Film Festival: A Night at the Movies - Outstanding Short
2016 | San Diego International Kids Film Festival: A Night at the Movies - Best Short Screenplay