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James Fernald

James Fernald

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Summary

Accomplished Founder of the popular "Screenwriting In Paradise" workshops, specializing in short and long-form content. Over 20 years of experience collaborating with professional writers on feature-length projects in Los Angeles and training aspiring storytellers in the craft . Prolific screenwriter with active agency representation.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Workshop Leader and Screenwriting Coach

Screenwriting In Paradise
8 2008 - Current
  • Pioneering international storytelling workshop at enticing locations around the globe.
  • From 15 to over 100 participants
  • Energizing multi-media and discussion format in addition to in depth constructive development of participant's projects.
  • Majority of workshops are in collaboration with Jan Harlan, acclaimed producer of Stanley Kubrick's later works.
  • Trained and mentored 100's of inspired storytellers

Screenwriter

Messina-Baker Talent Agency/Gallagher Management
07.1998 - Current
  • Represented by A-level Los Angeles talent and literary agency
  • 21 feature length screenplays
  • Latest project is under consideration at major Los Angeles studios and production companies
  • Have large fanbase of film producers and studio creative executives in Los Angeles and New York.

Head of Screenwriting Department

The European Film College
08.2002 - 05.2024
  • Innovative motivational approach to presenting craft of writing for film
  • Mentoring students for nearly 100 fiction film projects annually
  • Created unique marketing strategies to increase exposure and student applications.
  • Spearheaded international alumnae outreach via social media, creating a global group with over 2500 members, and smaller groups in over 25 countries.
  • Periodic presentations on the craft for often over 100 international visitors


Creative Executive

Stun Productions, LLC
  • Covered over 600 feature-length speculation scripts annually. Selected projects for possible development.
  • Pitched, developed and oversaw recruitment of writers for adaptation projects.
  • Helped clients translate creative vision into reality.
  • Worked with esteemed Australian writers to develop their projects in Hollywood.
  • Worked with agents, producers, and studio executives on developing projects

Development Associate

Carsey-Werner Moving Pictures
  • Worked with celebrated producer Polly Platt creating new feature film division of LA's biggest independent TV production company.
  • Solicited and chose screenplays for possible production
  • Assisted in developing projects with in-house writers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Ithaca College

Screenwriting

UCLA Film School Extension
Los Angeles, California

UCLA: Lew Hunter's 434 Screenwriting Masterclass
Los Angeles, California

Skills

  • Accomplished public speaker
  • Motivational strategies
  • Workshop coordination
  • Professional development
  • Creative solution development
  • Team exercises
  • Motivational speaking
  • Lectures and discussions

Timeline

Head of Screenwriting Department

The European Film College
08.2002 - 05.2024

Screenwriter

Messina-Baker Talent Agency/Gallagher Management
07.1998 - Current

Creative Workshop Leader and Screenwriting Coach

Screenwriting In Paradise
8 2008 - Current

Creative Executive

Stun Productions, LLC

Development Associate

Carsey-Werner Moving Pictures

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Ithaca College

Screenwriting

UCLA Film School Extension

UCLA: Lew Hunter's 434 Screenwriting Masterclass

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