Hi there! I’m a comedy writer/storyteller with more than fifteen years of experience in a wide variety of formats and genres, including TV, film, web, VR, livestream, and sketch comedy. I’m especially passionate about dialogue, character relationships, and worldbuilding, and I thrive on creative collaboration. I also spent a year as one of three staff writers on a weekly livestream show, and so I excel at meeting demanding, inflexible deadlines!…

Lauren Flans

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Hi there! I’m a comedy writer/storyteller with more than fifteen years of experience in a wide variety of formats and genres, including TV, film, web, VR, livestream, and sketch comedy. I’m especially passionate about dialogue, character relationships, and worldbuilding, and I thrive on creative collaboration. I also spent a year as one of three staff writers on a weekly livestream show, and so I excel at meeting demanding, inflexible deadlines!…

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Hi there! I’m a comedy writer/storyteller with more than fifteen years of experience in a wide variety of formats and genres, including TV, film, web, VR, livestream, and sketch comedy. I’m especially passionate about dialogue, character relationships, and worldbuilding, and I thrive on creative collaboration. I also spent a year as one of three staff writers on a weekly livestream show, and so I excel at meeting demanding, inflexible deadlines!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Staff Writer at JACK FM
May 1, 2024 - Present
Develop and write comedic content for on-air programming, social media, and the JACK FM website; integrate news items, pop culture, political satire into scripted content in alignment with the JACK FM brand persona and character diamond; adhere to tight deadlines with rapid turnarounds; all work is performed fully remotely with both virtual team meetings and solo writing time.
Narrative Writer at Manafold Games
October 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Wrote for an indie studio on an interactive cryptid dating sim narrative game described as “Dream Daddy meets The X-Files.” Collaborated closely with Narrative Lead Rowan Noel Williams as the sole second writer, and worked with design/production on concept, story economy, and game flow; all work performed remotely with weekly team meetings.
Writer at Peak Curiosity
February 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Adapted the biography Rocket Girl: The Story of Mary Sherman Morgan, America’s First Female Rocket Scientist into a feature-length screenplay; maintained regular contact with producers and incorporated notes; conducted thorough 1940s/1950s research to ensure historical accuracy and authenticity of dialogue; remote work with self-directed schedule.
Staff Writer/Voice Actor at Caffeine Studios
February 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Staff writer on Live From The 8th Dimension, an interactive VR series that aired weekly; collaborated to create a show bible for a multi-dimensional universe; contributed to all 46 episodes and scripted 14; supervised livestreams; cast and directed voice actors; voiced a recurring character and multiple one-off characters.
Writer at Grey Eagle Films
April 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Delivered a page-one rewrite of the film adaptation The Children of the Roses; integrated elements from both the screenplay and the original Warren Adler novel; created new scenes, characters, and plot elements as requested.
Script Consultant at Paramount Pictures
July 1, 2017 - Present
Script consultant focusing on comedy punch-ups and character interactions on Bumblebee; collaborated with director Travis Knight and a roundtable of writers and production team members to enhance the working screenplay.
Staff Writer / Script Doctor at Lionsgate & Kevin Hart
January 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017
Staff writer on the comedy series Campus Law for the multi-platform streaming service Laugh Out Loud; after the writers' room, selected by showrunner to perform a comprehensive polish/punch-up pass of all eight episodes.
Writer / Script Doctor at Hammerhead Productions
May 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Delivered two exhaustive revisions of the pilot for the original animated children’s series Katie Stanton’s Morning Drive; rewrites focused on enhancing comedic elements, character voices, and the world of the show; also wrote and recorded the show’s original theme song.
Writer / Script Doctor at Inviro Studios
April 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Delivered two full-scale rewrites of the animated feature James Byrd; focused on comedy and character dynamics; after completion, was re-hired to write the film’s pitch book text.
Staff Writer at YouTube / Maker Studios
January 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012
Staff writer for Epic Rap Battles of History and its spin-off Dis Raps For Hire; wrote on all episodes including the award-winning Steve Jobs vs. Bill Gates; several battles’ singles later certified Gold by the RIAA.
Writer / Performer at Lost Moon Radio
April 1, 2009 - October 1, 2020
Founding member of the sketch/musical comedy group; wrote for and performed in multiple episodes of the sketch series Passive Aggressive History (airing 2016–2017 as part of Rachel Dratch’s Late Night Snack); awarded/recognized in multiple festivals.
Writer / Performer at Boom Chicago
July 1, 2005 - December 1, 2008
Member of the internationally acclaimed sketch/improv group; created and starred in Flans on the Street for Comedy Central Netherlands; wrote and performed in mainstage shows; notable alumni include Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin, and Jason Sudeikis et al.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Northwestern University
September 1, 1996 - May 28, 2000
Received a BS degree in Speech (majored in Theatre) and also completed Northwestern's two-year Concentration in Creative Writing for Fiction

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Lauren Flans Writing Portfolio

    Please check out bit.ly/flansportfolio to see excerpts from some of the projects I’ve had the most fun working on! Writing samples are from a wide range of genres including gaming, screenplay, livestream, and animation!

    uniE608 "Live From The 8th Dimension" writing reel
    Excerpts from three episodes of Caffeine's "Live From The 8th Dimension." All material written by Lauren Flans. See below for episode descriptions and chapter timestamps. EPISODE DESCRIPTIONS "Love is Fleeting" (S1E07): Despite her pacifist leanings, the Overlords force Amy to interview Captain Bunchaverse, a famous war hero from the 9th Dimension. But beneath Amy and Bunchaverse's snarky bickering lies a smoldering passion! "Tater Tot" (S4E01): Amy develops an all-consuming love for her pet alien Tater Tot, but Roach is convinced that Tater's sole purpose is to take over Amy's brain! "Adventures in Blobysitting" (S5E05): Amy is furious when Roach installs an extremely illegal water slide on the ship. To make matters worse, their boss is making them babysit her obnoxious teenage daughter... ⏱ TIMESTAMPS ⏱ 00:00 Excerpt from Act III of "Love is Fleeting" 07:27 Excerpt from Act III of "Tater Tot" 15:06 Excerpt from Act II of "Adventures in Blobysitting"…