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Thoughtful and results-driven creative professional with hands-on experience in short-form entertainment, vertical drama development, and cinematic storytelling. Skilled in scriptwriting and serial narrative structures with a strong understanding of mobile-first content mechanics and audience retention triggers.…

Mariiia Zalutska

Creative Producer, Script Supervisor, Screenwriter, +2

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Thoughtful and results-driven creative professional with hands-on experience in short-form entertainment, vertical drama development, and cinematic storytelling. Skilled in scriptwriting and serial narrative structures with a strong understanding of mobile-first content mechanics and audience retention triggers.…

Available to hire

Thoughtful and results-driven creative professional with hands-on experience in short-form entertainment, vertical drama development, and cinematic storytelling. Skilled in scriptwriting and serial narrative structures with a strong understanding of mobile-first content mechanics and audience retention triggers.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Ukrainian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Italian

Intermediate

German

Intermediate

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Scriptwriter at AMO Pictures

June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026

Developed and structured serial plots, comprehensive character arcs, and high-retention episodic content tailored for international short-form video platforms. Crafted engaging multi-episode scripts by building psychological hooks within the first seconds and strategic cliffhangers to maximise user retention and binge-watching behaviour. Collaborated with showrunners, producers, and marketing specialists in cross-functional writer’s rooms to align narratives with performance metrics. Adapted quickly to production feedback by transforming editorial critiques into rapid script revisions.

Theatrical Director & Playwright

January 1, 2023 - Present

Authored the original script and directed the theatrical production “Ніч”, bringing the project from initial concept to a live stage premiere in Kyiv. Managed the full creative and production cycle including script formatting, character development, blocking, and coordination to deliver high-impact emotional beats. Oversaw visual language, aesthetic design, and performance tempo-rhythm to maintain strong audience engagement and consistent narrative flow.

Independent Scriptwriter & Digital Storyteller

January 1, 2021 - Present

Conceptualised, authored, and managed serial narratives on global digital fiction platforms (AO3, Wattpad), building sustained audience retention and reader engagement. Served as a collaborative script editor for the theatrical production “Твоя загибель - моє відродження,” improving plot clarity, pacing, and character consistency (2025). Deconstructed international visual trends, tropes, and colour theories to translate complex character motivations into engaging, mobile-friendly formats. Devised dynamic episodic structures centred on high-impact human triggers such as betrayal, revenge, hidden identity, and romantic tension.