Screenwriter and production creative with an MFA in Writing and 10+ years of experience across film, television, and digital media. I blend strong narrative craft with audience-building experience and industry partnerships, working end-to-end from script to screen. I’ve written features, TV pilots, short-form narrative, and branded content, and I also develop original digital media and story experiences for gaming/VR. My background includes directing, editing, and producing, along with proven community growth through long- and short-form content.

Brett E. Niethamer

Screenwriter and production creative with an MFA in Writing and 10+ years of experience across film, television, and digital media. I blend strong narrative craft with audience-building experience and industry partnerships, working end-to-end from script to screen. I’ve written features, TV pilots, short-form narrative, and branded content, and I also develop original digital media and story experiences for gaming/VR. My background includes directing, editing, and producing, along with proven community growth through long- and short-form content.

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Screenwriter and production creative with an MFA in Writing and 10+ years of experience across film, television, and digital media. I blend strong narrative craft with audience-building experience and industry partnerships, working end-to-end from script to screen.

I’ve written features, TV pilots, short-form narrative, and branded content, and I also develop original digital media and story experiences for gaming/VR. My background includes directing, editing, and producing, along with proven community growth through long- and short-form content.

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Work Experience

Founder/Producer (Original Founder/Producer) at TheHolyGoof.com
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025
Established editorial direction and creative brand identity for a film review site and channel. Served as creator and host of Brett’s Flix Film Reviews, overseeing writing, production, and post-production workflows to support ongoing audience engagement and content output.
Senior Story Writer at Blacknight Gaming Inc.
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Owned narrative arc, character creation, and story structure for video game and VR catalogue. Wrote scripts for cut scenes, in-game dialogue, promo videos, and advertisements. Collaborated with Creative Head and Art Team to maintain narrative continuity and cohesive worldbuilding.
Original Founder/Producer at TheHolyGoof.com
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Established editorial direction and creative brand identity; created and hosted “Brett’s Flix Film Reviews.” Oversaw writing, production, and post-production workflow from concept through published video content. Focused on audience engagement and consistent long-form film commentary output.
Editor at Sparksight, Inc.
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Edited corporate presentations (30–70 minutes), testimonials, and branded media. Produced interview-based marketing content for business clients.

Education

MFA, Writing (Screenwriting focus) at MFA
January 1, 2017 - July 23, 2026
BA, Cinema & Television at Bachelor of Arts (BA)
January 1, 2013 - July 23, 2026
MFA, Writing (Screenwriting Focus) at University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

BA, Cinema & Television
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Other