Lisa Montalto

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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.

About

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!”

  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Projects · 4

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.

  • Screenwriter

Work experience· 34 roles

Freelance Vertical Romance Writer · DramaBox, SingaporeSep 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

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 Vertical Romance Writer · DramaBoxSep 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

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.

Intelligence Writing Analyst · Mercor, RemoteAug 2025 – Dec 2025 · 5 mos

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.

Intelligence Writing Analyst · MercorAug 2025 – Dec 2025 · 5 mos
Freelance Animated Vertical Content Writer · Inkify, Miami, FloridaApr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos
Freelance Animated Vertical Content Writer · InkifyApr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos
Freelance Live Action Vertical Content Writer · Vigloo, Seoul, KoreaFeb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos
Freelance Live Action Vertical Content Writer · ViglooFeb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Education

B.A. in Journalism and Media Broadcasting · Northeastern University2004 – 2008
B.A. Journalism and Media Broadcasting · Northeastern University2004 – 2008

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