I'm Leah McCallig, a Screenwriter, Art Assistant and Aspiring Filmmaker based in Naarm, Melbourne. I specialise in writing comedy-drama scripts and character-driven stories. Through my storytelling, I aim to give voice to stories which are underrepresented on screen. I often write female-led stories that use social realism to explore subject matter from diverse perspectives, focusing on characters' emotional experiences.

Leah McCallig

I'm Leah McCallig, a Screenwriter, Art Assistant and Aspiring Filmmaker based in Naarm, Melbourne. I specialise in writing comedy-drama scripts and character-driven stories. Through my storytelling, I aim to give voice to stories which are underrepresented on screen. I often write female-led stories that use social realism to explore subject matter from diverse perspectives, focusing on characters' emotional experiences.

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I’m Leah McCallig, a Screenwriter, Art Assistant and Aspiring Filmmaker based in Naarm, Melbourne. I specialise in writing comedy-drama scripts and character-driven stories. Through my storytelling, I aim to give voice to stories which are underrepresented on screen. I often write female-led stories that use social realism to explore subject matter from diverse perspectives, focusing on characters’ emotional experiences.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Intern at Saliba Pictures
January 1, 2023 - Present
Assisting with the research and development of an original Children’s Program. Researching ACMA guidelines for P Program’s. Building a core-creative team for the series. Collaborating with Melbourne University to establish the shows core message and story. Compiling University papers into notes that will be used for writers to develop the show.

Education

VCE at Williamstown High School
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting at RMIT University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

RMIT Storytelling class writers award
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
RMIT Screenwriting Departure Fellowship Award
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Williamstown Highschool Leadership Role
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other