I'm Lucas J. Diercouff, a US Army veteran turned screenwriter, producer, and director. I've contributed to TV and film projects, collaborating with directors and fellow writers to shape stories with heart, grit, and a collaborative spirit. When I’m not writing or directing, I mentor actors, develop new projects, and pursue authentic, character-driven stories across shorts and features. I bring discipline, teamwork, and a passion for storytelling to every set I’m on.

Lucas J. Diercouff

I'm Lucas J. Diercouff, a US Army veteran turned screenwriter, producer, and director. I've contributed to TV and film projects, collaborating with directors and fellow writers to shape stories with heart, grit, and a collaborative spirit. When I’m not writing or directing, I mentor actors, develop new projects, and pursue authentic, character-driven stories across shorts and features. I bring discipline, teamwork, and a passion for storytelling to every set I’m on.

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I’m Lucas J. Diercouff, a US Army veteran turned screenwriter, producer, and director. I’ve contributed to TV and film projects, collaborating with directors and fellow writers to shape stories with heart, grit, and a collaborative spirit.

When I’m not writing or directing, I mentor actors, develop new projects, and pursue authentic, character-driven stories across shorts and features. I bring discipline, teamwork, and a passion for storytelling to every set I’m on.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Production Assistant at The Great Christmas Light Fight (TV Series)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Freelance production assistant on ABC's Great Christmas Light Fight; supported on-set operations, logistics, and coordination of talent and crew.
Acting Coach at Spotlight Talent Studios
January 1, 2016 - Present
Acting coach mentoring students to develop performance technique and audition skills.
Combat Medic at United States Army
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Served as combat medic in Germany, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Writer at The Old & The Feeble
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Screenwriter for this short film; contributed to story, dialogue, and screenplay development; collaborated with Aman Anand.
Writer at Janky
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Screenwriter for 2016 short film directed by Lucas Diercouff.
Writer at Baker’s Alley
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Screenwriter for 2016 short film directed by Paul Porter.
Writer at Family Impossible
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Screenwriter for 2016 short film directed by Lucas Diercouff.
Writer at Strawberry Barbara
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Screenwriter for 2015 short film directed by Lucas Diercouff.
Writer at Stranded
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Screenwriter for 2014 short film directed by Aman Anand.
Producer at The Old & The Feeble
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Producer on the 2017 short; overseeing development and production.
Producer at Blue Line Station
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Producer on the 2016 feature directed by Jorge Xolalpa Jr.
Producer at 25 Years
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Producer on the 2016 short directed by Jorge Xolalpa Jr.
Producer at The Christmas You Don’t Know
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Producer on the 2015 short directed by Christine Clayburg.
Producer at Family Impossible
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Producer on the 2015 short directed by Lucas Diercouff.
Producer at Strawberry Barbara
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Producer on the 2015 short directed by Lucas Diercouff.
Director at Janky
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Director on the 2016 short directed by Lucas Diercouff.
Director at Family Impossible
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Director on the 2016 short directed by Lucas Diercouff.
Director at Strawberry Barbara
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Director on the 2015 short directed by Lucas Diercouff.

Education

Veteran Art Program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
WGA Veteran’s Writer’s Project at WGA
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
BFA, Filmmaking at New York Film Academy-Los Angeles
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

WGA Veteran’s Writer’s Project
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
WGA Mentorship
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other