Lisa Montalto is an award-winning screenwriter and producer with a dynamic portfolio spanning feature films, short films, and cutting-edge vertical content. Lisa dove headfirst into the film industry, writing screenplays for top producers such as Christine Peters (How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days) and negotiating multi-million dollar investment deals for A-list projects featuring the likes of John Travolta, Jack Nicholson, and Christopher Walken. As the founder of Wicked Weird Media, LLC, Lisa leads a thriving screenwriting and production business. She writes screenplays for hire (both credited and ghostwritten), adapts novels into screenplays for high-profile clients, and develops her own original work for film and television. Always at the forefront of industry trends, Lisa is also an early adopter in the vertical content space, collaborating with innovative companies like PocketFM, DramaBox, Vigloo, and more. Her work is designed for mobile, social media, and streaming platforms - with projects gaining traction on major platforms such as Netflix and Hulu. Lisa's work bridges traditional storytelling with emerging media formats, making her a sought-after creative force in a constantly evolving industry."Writing for me is never a job, it's a quiet universe I get to create, one word at a time!"…

Lisa Montalto

Lisa Montalto is an award-winning screenwriter and producer with a dynamic portfolio spanning feature films, short films, and cutting-edge vertical content. Lisa dove headfirst into the film industry, writing screenplays for top producers such as Christine Peters (How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days) and negotiating multi-million dollar investment deals for A-list projects featuring the likes of John Travolta, Jack Nicholson, and Christopher Walken. As the founder of Wicked Weird Media, LLC, Lisa leads a thriving screenwriting and production business. She writes screenplays for hire (both credited and ghostwritten), adapts novels into screenplays for high-profile clients, and develops her own original work for film and television. Always at the forefront of industry trends, Lisa is also an early adopter in the vertical content space, collaborating with innovative companies like PocketFM, DramaBox, Vigloo, and more. Her work is designed for mobile, social media, and streaming platforms - with projects gaining traction on major platforms such as Netflix and Hulu. Lisa's work bridges traditional storytelling with emerging media formats, making her a sought-after creative force in a constantly evolving industry."Writing for me is never a job, it's a quiet universe I get to create, one word at a time!"…

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Lisa Montalto is an award-winning screenwriter and producer with a dynamic portfolio spanning feature films, short films, and cutting-edge vertical content. Lisa dove headfirst into the film industry, writing screenplays for top producers such as Christine Peters (How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days) and negotiating multi-million dollar investment deals for A-list projects featuring the likes of John Travolta, Jack Nicholson, and Christopher Walken. As the founder of Wicked Weird Media, LLC, Lisa leads a thriving screenwriting and production business. She writes screenplays for hire (both credited and ghostwritten), adapts novels into screenplays for high-profile clients, and develops her own original work for film and television. Always at the forefront of industry trends, Lisa is also an early adopter in the vertical content space, collaborating with innovative companies like PocketFM, DramaBox, Vigloo, and more. Her work is designed for mobile, social media, and streaming platforms - with projects gaining traction on major platforms such as Netflix and Hulu. Lisa’s work bridges traditional storytelling with emerging media formats, making her a sought-after creative force in a constantly evolving industry.“Writing for me is never a job, it’s a quiet universe I get to create, one word at a time!”

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Intelligence Writing Analyst at Mercor
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
AI-assisted writing analyst; reviews prewritten prompts and responses for accuracy, behavior, clarity, and writing quality; provides structured feedback to improve data quality; identifies ambiguities and formatting inconsistencies; develops and edits creative writing prompts.
Freelance Vertical Romance Writer at DramaBox
September 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote short-form scripts for vertical storytelling (1.5 minutes each), brainstorming hooks and cliffhangers for up to 80 episodes per series; developed character arcs and adapted ideas for fast-paced mobile viewing.
Freelance Animated Vertical Content Writer at Inkify
April 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote seasons of the vertical episodic show Mystix and created episodes for Toon House; wrote animated 15-minute vertical shorts.
Freelance Live Action Vertical Content Writer at Vigloo
February 1, 2025 - Present
Pitched show ideas; wrote 80 episodes per series (2 minutes each) with a strong power start and cliffhanger; collaborated on character development and story arcs; tailored content for live-action production.
Freelance Vertical Content Writer at Zvoid (My Story Animated)
November 1, 2024 - Present
Pitched concepts for 15–20 minute animated YouTube videos; wrote 2500-word scripts per story; conducted performance research and refinement.
Freelance Live Action Vertical Content Writer at Dreame Stories
October 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote 80-episode series (2 minutes each) based on web novels; conducted performance research and content tweaks.
Promo and Content Writer/Scaling Team at PocketFM
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Wrote promos, stories, and trailers for animated and live-action ads on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok; pitched promo concepts; studied metrics to optimize performance; designed thumbnails and coordinated voice and music.
Contract Ghostwriter at Ghostwriters Central
February 1, 2022 - Present
Hired to write speeches, memoirs, autobiographies, novels, and screenplays; collaborated directly with clients through project completion.
Producer / Writer at Broadwood Media
July 1, 2020 - November 1, 2024
Contract producer/writer sourcing films, writing and editing scripts, and producing projects.
Interactive Storyteller / Writer at Big Fish Games
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Brainstormed interactive story concepts; curated story treatments; wrote 12 interactive episodes per story with advanced branching and multiple endings; tested live animation and implemented revisions.
Episodic Script Writer at Viridilus Story Factory
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Proposed story arcs for episodes; wrote and polished episodes for production.
Sponsored Interactive Writer at FableLabs
January 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Pitched interactive concepts; wrote interactive fiction with branching choices and multiple endings; coded branching paths.
Senior Contract Memoir Writer at Story Terrace
October 1, 2019 - Present
Coordinated within a team to write client memoirs; produced client-ready narrative content.
Head Writer at Hills, Views & Valleys Magazine
January 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Interviewed affluent business owners, producers, directors, and celebrities; wrote two-to-four page stories; designed layout materials.
Head Writer / Segment Producer at Business Rockstars
June 1, 2013 - May 1, 2018
Led theme development for the daily two-hour show; pre-interviewed guests; researched hot topics; authored daily show scripts with multiple segments; prepped show host.
Sr. Content Writer / Producer at MyLikes
December 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Created and published daily top 10 galleries covering celebrity news and pop culture; managed content publishing pipelines.
On-Air Promo Writer at Cablevision (HBO, Showtime, Bravo, Cinemax)
September 1, 2008 - November 1, 2013
Wrote on-air promos for premium cable networks; produced promotional copy and concepts.
Intelligence Writing Analyst at Mercor, Remote
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
AI tutor creative writing expert. Review prewritten prompts and responses for accuracy, behavior, clarity, and quality; write and review prompts; identify ambiguities and formatting issues; provide structured feedback to improve data quality and consistency.
Freelance Vertical Romance Writer at DramaBox, Singapore
September 1, 2025 - Present
Write short-form scripts for vertical storytelling. Brainstorm hooks and cliffhangers for up to 80 episodes (1.5 minutes each). Develop character arcs and adapt ideas into fast-paced micro-dramas for mobile viewing.
Freelance Animated Vertical Content Writer at Inkify, Miami, Florida
April 1, 2025 - Present
Write seasons of the vertical episodic show Mystix; write episodes of Toon House; create animated 15-minute vertical shorts.
Freelance Live Action Vertical Content Writer at Vigloo, Seoul, Korea
February 1, 2025 - Present
Pitch show ideas; write 80 episodes per series (2 minutes each) with power starts and cliffhangers; develop character arcs and story arcs; tweak series for live actor production.
Freelance Vertical Content Writer at Zvoid (My Story Animated), Israel
November 1, 2024 - Present
Pitch concepts for 15–20 minute animated YouTube videos; write 2500-word scripts for each story; research performance.
Freelance Live Action Vertical Content Writer at Dreame Stories, Singapore
October 1, 2024 - Present
Werewolf, paranormal, fantasy romance/drama; write 80-episode series (2 minutes each) based on web novels; research performance and tweak shows.
Promo and Content Writer/Scaling Team at PocketFM, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Wrote promos, stories, and trailers for animated and live-action ads on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Pitched promo and trailer concepts/beat sheets. Studied metrics to tweak ad performance. Designed thumbnails and chose voice (AI or casting) and background music. Scaled promos for best performance.
Contract Ghostwriter at Ghostwriters Central, Los Angeles, CA
February 1, 2022 - Present
Hired per contract to write speeches, memoirs, autobiographies, novels, and screenplays. Work directly with clients until projects are complete.
Producer / Writer at Broadwood Media, Sherman Oaks, CA
July 1, 2020 - November 1, 2024
Contract work sourcing films, writing and editing scripts, and producing.
Interactive Storyteller / Writer at Big Fish Games, Seattle, WA
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Brainstormed and pitched interactive story concepts; curated story treatments; wrote 12 interactive episodes per story with advanced branching and multiple endings; tested live animation and applied revisions.
Episodic Script Writer at Viridilus Story Factory, Orange County, CA
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Proposed story arcs for Jazzmine and Skeet; wrote episodes, revised, polished, and prepared for production.
Sponsored Interactive Writer at FableLabs, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Pitched story ideas; wrote interactive fiction for online books with advanced branching and multiple endings.
Senior Contract Memoir Writer at Story Terrace, Los Angeles, CA
October 1, 2019 - Present
Part of a team writing client memoirs; produced memoirs for clients.
Head Writer at Hills, Views & Valleys Magazine, Los Angeles
January 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Interviewed affluent business owners, producers, directors, and celebrities for two to four-page stories; wrote articles; designed layout materials.
Head Writer / Segment Producer at Business Rockstars, Santa Monica, CA
June 1, 2013 - May 1, 2018
Theme of the daily two-hour show; pre-interviewed four guests per show; researched topics for two daily monologues; wrote daily show scripts with four segments; prepped show host.
Sr. Content Writer / Producer at MyLikes, Los Angeles, CA
December 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Created and published daily top 10 galleries on celebrity and entertainment news and pop culture.
On-Air Promo Writer at Cablevision, Boston, MA
September 1, 2008 - November 1, 2013
Promo writer for HBO, Showtime, Bravo, and Cinemax.

Education

B.A. in Journalism and Media Broadcasting at Northeastern University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
B.A. Journalism and Media Broadcasting at Northeastern University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Signed, Sealed, Deceived By My Billionaire Mailboy

    A scroll-stopping romance-driven micro-drama written for platforms such as ReelShort and Dramabox. 70 bite-sized episodes, 2 minutes long each.

    paper The Cocoanut Grove

    Based on a true story, a Titanic-like feature film about the 1942 fire that killed 500 people in a nightclub and set in motion the way we treat burn victims today.

    paper Fear of the Fin

    Feature film in development.

    paper Still Dating My Dead Boyfriend

    A compelling micro-drama for platforms such as ReelShort and DramaBox. 60 episodes, 2 minutes long each.