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I have 20+ years experience in the entertainment business, with a strong expertise in screenwriting, development, and production of feature length motion pictures. I am currently a Senior Content Analyst at Amazon MGM Studios, and immediately before that I held as similar position at Netflix. I have an expert-level familarity with film history and current market trends.…

MICHAEL SCHULMAN

Writer, Screenwriter, Story Producer, +3

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I have 20+ years experience in the entertainment business, with a strong expertise in screenwriting, development, and production of feature length motion pictures. I am currently a Senior Content Analyst at Amazon MGM Studios, and immediately before that I held as similar position at Netflix. I have an expert-level familarity with film history and current market trends.…

Available to hire

I have 20+ years experience in the entertainment business, with a strong expertise in screenwriting, development, and production of feature length motion pictures. I am currently a Senior Content Analyst at Amazon MGM Studios, and immediately before that I held as similar position at Netflix. I have an expert-level familarity with film history and current market trends.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

French

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Story Analyst at Amazon Studios / MGM

January 1, 2022 - Present

Read and analyze internal projects in development and provide detailed studio story notes for feature screenplays. Interface with Senior Creative executives on developing and improving projects in development.

Story Analyst, Original Independent Films at Netflix

January 1, 2016 - November 1, 2021

Read and write coverage for a variety of projects and submissions — screenplays, novels, plays, etc. — for Independent Original Film division.

Staff Reader at Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

February 1, 2002 - November 1, 2016

Read and analyzed material (screenplays, novels, manuscripts; TV pilots and other media). Wrote 'coverage,' and assessed suitability for representation and/or client consideration. Wrote detailed story notes and editorial commentary for client material. Handled material in both English and French.

Senior Story Analyst, Original Features at Amazon MGM Studios

January 1, 2022 - Present

Read, evaluate, and provide in-depth written coverage on feature screenplays and internal projects in active development, focusing on story structure, character, tone, and commercial viability. Deliver actionable story notes and development recommendations to senior creative executives to support acquisition, packaging, and greenlight decisions. Collaborate closely with development executives to identify creative solutions and strengthen projects across multiple drafts.