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Writer | Screenwriter | Script Doctor | Story Consultant | Copywriter Hello! ¡Hola! I'm an award-winning writer and independent filmmaker with an added background in literature and a focus on character-driven, emotionally grounded storytelling. My work centers on identity, power, and survival, often exploring underrepresented voices with nuance and depth. I'm a decorated Army Veteran and bilingual (English/Spanish), bringing lived experience and cultural specificity to every project I take on. My screenplays have received multiple awards and continue to gain recognition on the festival circuit. I specialize in: -Screenplay writing (feature, short, TV pilots) -Book-to-screen adaptations -Script development and rewrites -Dialogue and character work Whether you’re developing an original concept or adapting existing material, I bring a sharp editorial eye, strong narrative instincts, and a collaborative approach to shaping compelling, production-ready scripts. Available for paid freelance work.…Writer | Screenwriter | Script Doctor | Story Consultant | Copywriter Hello! ¡Hola! I'm an award-winning writer and independent filmmaker with an added background in literature and a focus on character-driven, emotionally grounded storytelling. My work centers on identity, power, and survival, often exploring underrepresented voices with nuance and depth. I'm a decorated Army Veteran and bilingual (English/Spanish), bringing lived experience and cultural specificity to every project I take on. My screenplays have received multiple awards and continue to gain recognition on the festival circuit. I specialize in: -Screenplay writing (feature, short, TV pilots) -Book-to-screen adaptations -Script development and rewrites -Dialogue and character work Whether you’re developing an original concept or adapting existing material, I bring a sharp editorial eye, strong narrative instincts, and a collaborative approach to shaping compelling, production-ready scripts. Available for paid freelance work.

Myrta Vida ('meer-tah vee-dah')

Writer, Screenwriter, Film Director, +6

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Writer | Screenwriter | Script Doctor | Story Consultant | Copywriter Hello! ¡Hola! I'm an award-winning writer and independent filmmaker with an added background in literature and a focus on character-driven, emotionally grounded storytelling. My work centers on identity, power, and survival, often exploring underrepresented voices with nuance and depth. I'm a decorated Army Veteran and bilingual (English/Spanish), bringing lived experience and cultural specificity to every project I take on. My screenplays have received multiple awards and continue to gain recognition on the festival circuit. I specialize in: -Screenplay writing (feature, short, TV pilots) -Book-to-screen adaptations -Script development and rewrites -Dialogue and character work Whether you’re developing an original concept or adapting existing material, I bring a sharp editorial eye, strong narrative instincts, and a collaborative approach to shaping compelling, production-ready scripts. Available for paid freelance work.…Writer | Screenwriter | Script Doctor | Story Consultant | Copywriter Hello! ¡Hola! I'm an award-winning writer and independent filmmaker with an added background in literature and a focus on character-driven, emotionally grounded storytelling. My work centers on identity, power, and survival, often exploring underrepresented voices with nuance and depth. I'm a decorated Army Veteran and bilingual (English/Spanish), bringing lived experience and cultural specificity to every project I take on. My screenplays have received multiple awards and continue to gain recognition on the festival circuit. I specialize in: -Screenplay writing (feature, short, TV pilots) -Book-to-screen adaptations -Script development and rewrites -Dialogue and character work Whether you’re developing an original concept or adapting existing material, I bring a sharp editorial eye, strong narrative instincts, and a collaborative approach to shaping compelling, production-ready scripts. Available for paid freelance work.

Next availability:

April 20, 2026

Brooklyn, United States

Writer | Screenwriter | Script Doctor | Story Consultant | Copywriter

Hello! ¡Hola! I’m an award-winning writer and independent filmmaker with an added background in literature and a focus on character-driven, emotionally grounded storytelling. My work centers on identity, power, and survival, often exploring underrepresented voices with nuance and depth.

I’m a decorated Army Veteran and bilingual (English/Spanish), bringing lived experience and cultural specificity to every project I take on. My screenplays have received multiple awards and continue to gain recognition on the festival circuit.

I specialize in:

-Screenplay writing (feature, short, TV pilots)
-Book-to-screen adaptations
-Script development and rewrites
-Dialogue and character work

Whether you’re developing an original concept or adapting existing material, I bring a sharp editorial eye, strong narrative instincts, and a collaborative approach to shaping compelling, production-ready scripts.

Available for paid freelance work.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Script Doctor / Story Consultant / On-Set Consultant at Freelance

August 1, 2010 - Present

Provide script development, rewriting, proofreading, and on-set consulting for award-winning independent filmmakers across 15+ countries; enhance storytelling and production workflows; coordinate communications across multi-layer filmmaking hierarchies; advise on funding, grants, and festival submissions.

Producer / Co-Producer / Executive Producer at 3DMC

May 1, 2019 - Present

Oversee creative and administrative requirements for award-winning, independent films through all production cycles; manage complex agreements; lead social media strategy and festival materials; translate materials for international screenings and assemble festival materials.

Professor: Screenwriting, Filmmaking, Documentary at New York Film Academy (NYFA)

June 1, 2019 - December 1, 2023

Crafted and delivered college-level screenwriting and filmmaking courses; led multicultural workshops and one-on-one consultations; integrated industry experience into coursework; served on NYFA’s DEI Council.

Associate Producer at HBO/VOX Media

March 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022

Supported pre-production, production, and post-production of a limited docu-series; collaborated on story development, casting, location and research; managed archival releases and hundreds of files and releases.

Associate Editor at December Literary Magazine

September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2021

Sourced hundreds of fiction submissions; edited and provided constructive feedback; advised on publication eligibility and awards.

Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Educator: English | Spanish at University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL)

September 1, 2010 - May 1, 2016

Developed learning resources for minority and veteran students; supported ESL courses; improved student outcomes.

Bilingual Copywriter & Editor, English | Spanish at Various

September 1, 2008 - October 1, 2018

Created copy for veteran-, female-, and minority-owned businesses; translated marketing materials for global expansion; improved customer reach.

Government Project Manager at Department of Defense (DoD)

May 1, 2008 - May 1, 2010

Managed a multi-million-dollar linguistics project, led a cross-disciplinary team; innovated management approaches; earned accolades from executives.

Multi-Discipline Intelligence Analyst, Educator, Spanish Translator / Linguist, & All-Source Report Writer at Department of Defense (DoD)

October 1, 1999 - May 1, 2008

Researched and disseminated intelligence for decision-makers; provided rapid responses with high accuracy; improved training tools and mentored junior analysts.