Hi there, I’m Scott Shapiro, a screenwriter and writer with a career spanning feature films, TV pilots, and interactive media. I thrive on turning true stories and bold ideas into emotionally resonant narratives, collaborating with directors, producers, and actors to bring projects from concept to screen. I’m also a dedicated teacher and collaborator, offering private script consulting and teaching opportunities for aspiring writers. I love research, world-building, and crafting vivid characters that audiences remember, whether I’m working on a branded campaign, a long-form series, or an immersive interactive piece.…

Scott David Shapiro

Hi there, I’m Scott Shapiro, a screenwriter and writer with a career spanning feature films, TV pilots, and interactive media. I thrive on turning true stories and bold ideas into emotionally resonant narratives, collaborating with directors, producers, and actors to bring projects from concept to screen. I’m also a dedicated teacher and collaborator, offering private script consulting and teaching opportunities for aspiring writers. I love research, world-building, and crafting vivid characters that audiences remember, whether I’m working on a branded campaign, a long-form series, or an immersive interactive piece.…

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Hi there, I’m Scott Shapiro, a screenwriter and writer with a career spanning feature films, TV pilots, and interactive media. I thrive on turning true stories and bold ideas into emotionally resonant narratives, collaborating with directors, producers, and actors to bring projects from concept to screen.

I’m also a dedicated teacher and collaborator, offering private script consulting and teaching opportunities for aspiring writers. I love research, world-building, and crafting vivid characters that audiences remember, whether I’m working on a branded campaign, a long-form series, or an immersive interactive piece.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

SCREENWRITER at Celebrity Cruises’ Hotel
January 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote a Musical Murder Mystery, produced by No Ceilings Entertainment; designed an interactive narrative structure.
Screenwriter at Royal Caribbean Cruises’ Hotel
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Wrote a Musical Murder Mystery, produced by No Ceilings Entertainment; Interactive narrative structure.
Writer at Royal Caribbean Cruises’ Hotel
January 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote a Musical Murder Mystery, produced by No Ceilings Entertainment. Interactive narrative structure.
Writer at BuzzFeed’s The Matzoball
January 1, 2025 - Present
Optioned a feature length comedy pitch about the origin story of the first ever “Matzoball”, a wild underground party for Jewish singles, held on Christmas Eve. Interactive narrative structure.
Writer at Royal Caribbean Cruises’ Hotel
January 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote a Musical Murder Mystery produced by No Ceilings Entertainment; developed an interactive narrative structure for the experience.
Writer at Royal Caribbean Cruises' Hotel
January 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote a Musical Murder Mystery, produced by No Ceilings Entertainment. Interactive narrative structure.
Writer at BuzzFeed's The Matzoball
January 1, 2025 - Present
Optioned a feature length comedy pitch about the origin story of the first ever 'Matzoball', a wild underground party for Jewish singles, held on Christmas Eve. Interactive narrative structure.
Writer at Celebrity Cruises' Hotel
December 31, 2024 - Present
Wrote a Musical Murder Mystery produced by No Ceilings Entertainment; contributed to interactive narrative structure.
Screenwriter at BuzzFeed’s The Matzoball
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Optioned a feature length comedy pitch about the origin story of the first ever “Matzoball”, a wild, underground party for Jewish singles, held on Christmas Eve.
Writer’s Assistant at Temple Bridge Entertainment
January 1, 2024 - Present
Worked for writer/director Jonathan Segal. Helped restructure/re-write the feature film PWNED. Provided Script Coverage and development notes on feature materials.
TV Pilot Screenwriting Teacher at Big Apple Film Festival
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Taught 4 Week TV Pilot Zoom Class.
Private Screenwriting Teacher
January 1, 2022 - Present
Teach Private 1 on 1 script consulting, taking students from 1 pager to draft to polished pitch.
Screenwriting Teacher at Private 1 on 1 script consulting / New York Film Festival
December 31, 2021 - Present
Teach Private 1 on 1 script consulting, taking students from 1 pager to draft to polished pitch. Taught 4 Week TV Pilot Zoom Class for the New York Film Festival.
Freelance Brand Marketing Writer at Adam Rose (Influencer)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Write humorous videos for ad campaigns featuring Adam Rose on TikTok/Instagram/YouTube; developed integrations for clients including Toyota, DraftKings, Royal Caribbean, Amazon Ring, Booking.com, Bush’s Baked Beans, XClass TV, and SAP Success Factors.
FREELANCE BRAND MARKETING WRITER FOR ADAM ROSE - INFLUENCER at Adam Rose
January 1, 2021 - Present
Write humorous videos, integrating products for ad campaigns featuring Adam Rose on TikTok/Instagram/YouTube, where he has amassed over 30 million followers. Clients included Toyota, DraftKings, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Amazon Ring, Booking.com, Bush’s Baked Beans, XClass TV and SAP Success Factors.
Writer at Warner Bros. Goodman
January 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and developed the TV pilot GOODMAN with Viola Davis attached as Executive Producer, LaVerne Cox to star and Marco Siega to direct. Pilot based on the true story of my Grandfather, a conservative Jewish man who turned his dive bar on Chicago’s Whiskey Row into one of the city’s first underground and illegal Gay bars back in the early 1950’s.
Digital Advertising Writer at Adam Rose (Influencer)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Write humorous videos integrating products for ad campaigns featuring Adam Rose on TikTok/Instagram/YouTube; Collaborated with brands such as Toyota, DraftKings, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Amazon Ring, Booking.com, Bush’s Baked Beans, XClass TV and SAP Success Factors.
Writer at Warner Bros. Goodman
January 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and developed the TV pilot GOODMAN with Viola Davis attached as Executive Producer, LaVerne Cox to star and Marco Siega to direct. Pilot based on the true story of my grandfather, who turned his Chicago dive bar on Whiskey Row into one of the city’s first underground gay bars in the early 1950s.
Digital Advertising Writer at Adam Rose - Influencer
January 1, 2021 - Present
Write humorous videos integrating products for ad campaigns featuring Adam Rose on TikTok/Instagram/YouTube, where he has amassed over 16 million followers. Clients included Toyota, Draft Kings, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Amazon Ring, Booking.com, Bush’s Baked Beans, XClass TV and SAP Success Factors.
Writer at Warner Bros. Goodman
January 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and developed the TV pilot GOODMAN with Viola Davis attached as Executive Producer, LaVerne Cox to star and Marco Siega to direct. Pilot based on the true story of my Grandfather, a conservative Jewish man who turned his dive bar on Chicago’s Whiskey Row into one of the city’s first underground and illegal Gay bars back in the early 1950’s.
Digital Advertising Writer at Adam Rose - Influencer
January 1, 2021 - Present
Write humorous videos integrating products for ad campaigns featuring Adam Rose on TikTok/Instagram/YouTube, where he has amassed over 16 million followers.
Writer at Warner Brothers Goodman
January 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and developed the TV pilot Goodman with Viola Davis attached as Executive Producer, LaVerne Cox to star and Marco Siega to direct. Pilot based on the true story of my grandfather and his Chicago Whiskey Row bar.
Screenwriter at Warner Bros Goodman
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Wrote and developed the TV pilot GOODMAN with Viola Davis attached as Executive Producer, LaVerne Cox to star and Marco Siega to direct.
Screenwriter at Warner Brother’s Goodman
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Wrote and developed the TV pilot GOODMAN with Viola Davis attached as Executive Producer, LaVerne Cox to star and Marco Siega to direct. Pilot based on the true story of Scott’s Grandfather, a conservative Jewish man who turned his dive bar on Chicago’s Whiskey Row into one of the city’s first underground and illegal Gay bars back in the early 1950’s.
Writer at Endemol Shine India’s The Sane Psychopath
January 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Adapted the best selling book “The Sane Psychopath” into a feature film. Researched India’s legal system and its culture in order to lend an air of authenticity to the adaptation.
Writer at Endemol Shine India
January 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Adapted the best-selling book The Sane Psychopath into a feature film; Researched India’s legal system and culture to lend authenticity to the adaptation.
Writer at Endemol Shine India’s The Sane Psychopath
January 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Adapted the best selling book “The Sane Psychopath” into a feature film. Researched India’s legal system and its culture in order to lend an air of authenticity to the adaptation.
Writer at Endemol Shine India’s The Sane Psychopath
January 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Adapted the best selling book The Sane Psychopath into a feature film. Researched India’s legal system and culture to lend authenticity to the adaptation.
Screenwriter at Warner Brothers Goodman
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Wrote and developed the TV pilot GOODMAN with Viola Davis attached as Executive Producer, LaVerne Cox to star and Marco Siega to direct. Pilot based on the true story of Scott’s Grandfather, a conservative Jewish man who turned his dive bar on Chicago’s Whiskey Row into one of the city’s first underground and illegal Gay bars back in the early 1950’s.
Screenwriter at EKO’s The Elephant in the Room
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Based on Scott Shapiro’s true story about going undercover across the country into the Trump 2016 Presidential Campaign. Worked with Director Doug Liman’s Digital Company 30 Ninjas to create a short-form digital series for EKO Interactive Media, where the content had an interactive element to better engage the viewer.
Screenwriter at Endemol Shine India’s The Sane Psychopath
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Adapted the best selling book “The Sane Psychopath” into a feature film. Researched India’s legal system and its culture in order to lend an air of authenticity to the adaptation.
Writer at EKO’s The Elephant in the Room
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Based on my true story about going undercover across the country into the Trump 2016 Presidential Campaign. Worked with Director Doug Liman’s Digital Company 30 Ninjas to create a short-form digital series for EKO Interactive Media, where the content had an interactive element to better engage the viewer.
Writer at EKO
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Based on my true story about going undercover across the country into the Trump 2016 Presidential Campaign; Worked with Doug Liman’s Digital Company 30 Ninjas to create a short-form digital series for EKO Interactive Media with interactive elements to engage viewers.
Writer at EKO’s The Elephant in the Room
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Based on my true story about going undercover across the country into the Trump 2016 Presidential Campaign. Worked with Director Doug Liman’s Digital Company 30 Ninjas to create a short-form digital series for EKO Interactive Media, where the content had an interactive element to better engage the viewer.
Writer at Eko’s The Elephant in the Room
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Based on my true story about going undercover into the Trump 2016 Presidential Campaign; collaborated with Doug Liman’s Digital Company 30 Ninjas to create a short-form digital series for EKO Interactive Media featuring an interactive element.
Writer at Warner Bros. Pissed
January 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and created a half hour comedy TV Pilot about a clean urine dealer with anger management problems. Developed the project with EP Tory Tunnel and Safehouse Pictures.
Writer at Warner Bros. Pissed
January 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and created a half-hour comedy TV pilot about a clean urine dealer with anger management problems; Developed the project with EP Tory Tunnel and Safehouse Pictures.
Writer at Warner Brothers Pissed
January 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and created a half hour comedy TV Pilot about a clean urine dealer with anger management problems. Developed the project with EP Tory Tunnel and Safehouse Pictures.
Writer at Warner Brothers Pissed
January 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Wrote and created a half hour comedy TV Pilot about a clean urine dealer with anger management problems; developed with EP Tory Tunnel and Safehouse Pictures.
Screenwriter at Warner Bros Pissed
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Wrote and created a half hour comedy TV Pilot about a clean urine dealer with anger management problems; developed the project with Safehouse Pictures.
Screenwriter at Warner Brother’s Pissed
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Wrote and created a half hour comedy TV Pilot about a clean urine dealer with anger management problems. Developed the project with Safehouse Pictures.
Investigative Journalist at The Elephant in the Room
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Self-Published article on Medium about going undercover across the country into the Trump 2016 Presidential Campaign.
Story Editor at CBS’ NCIS: New Orleans
January 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Wrote 3 episodes for Season 1. On-Set Producer in New Orleans for 3 episodes. Helped brainstorm in the Writer’s Room. Research assignments and worked with casting during the inaugural season of the hit CBS spin-off of NCIS.
Story Editor at CBS’ NCIS: New Orleans
January 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Story Editor; Wrote 3 episodes for Season 1; On-Set Producer in New Orleans for 3 episodes; Helped brainstorm in the Writers’ Room; Conducted research assignments and worked with casting during the inaugural season.
Story Editor at CBS’ NCIS: New Orleans
January 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Wrote 3 episodes for Season 1. On-Set Producer in New Orleans for 3 episodes. Helped brainstorm in the Writer’s Room. Research assignments and worked with casting during the inaugural season of the hit CBS spin-off of NCIS.
Story Editor at CBS' NCIS: New Orleans
January 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Wrote 3 episodes for Season 1. On-Set Producer in New Orleans for 3 episodes. Helped brainstorm in the Writers’ Room. Research assignments and worked with casting during the inaugural season of the hit CBS spin-off of NCIS.
Story Editor at CBS’ NCIS: NEW ORLEANS (TV SHOW)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Wrote 3 episodes in Season 1. On-Set Producer in New Orleans for 3 episodes written. Helped brainstorm in the Writer’s Room. Research assignments and worked with casting.
Integration/Product Placement Writer at Necessary Roughness (USA)
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
As EP’s Asst. and Staff Writer, was in charge of all product placement/integrations that needed to be seamlessly added to scripts. Clients included Budweiser, Subway, Lincoln Automobiles and Kelly Blue Book amongst others. Coordinated with the client and Show-runner to create most advantageous way to involve the client’s product in the show and add to the storyline.
Integration/Product Placement Writer at Necessary Roughness
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
In charge of all product placement/integrations; Coordinated with clients including Budweiser, Subway, Lincoln Automobiles and Kelly Blue Book to seamlessly integrate brand elements into scripts and storylines.
Staff Writer at USA’s Necessary Roughness
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Promoted to Staff Writer from EP’s Assistant in Season 3; Wrote 1 episode; On-Set Producer: Over the course of 3 seasons, produced 3 episodes shot in Atlanta, Georgia.
Integration/Product Placement Writer at USA’s Necessary Roughness
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
As EP’s Asst. and Staff Writer, was in charge of all product placement/integrations that needed to be seamlessly added to scripts. Clients included Budweiser, Subway, Lincoln Automobiles and Kelly Blue Book amongst others. Coordinated with the client and Show-runner to create most advantageous way to involve the client’s product in the show and add to the storyline.
Staff Writer at USA’s Necessary Roughness
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Promoted to Staff Writer from EP’s Asst. in Season 3. Wrote 1 Episode. On-Set Producer: Over course of 3 seasons, produced 3 episodes shot in Atlanta, Georgia.
Integration/Product Placement Writer at USA’s Necessary Roughness
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
As EP’s Asst. and Staff Writer, was in charge of all product placement/integrations that needed to be seamlessly added to scripts. Clients included Budweiser, Subway, Lincoln Automobiles and Kelly Blue Book amongst others. Coor dinated with the client and Show-runner to create advantageous way to involve the client’s product in the show and add to the storyline.
Staff Writer at USA’s Necessary Roughness
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Promoted to Staff Writer from EP’s Asst. in Season 3. Wrote 1 Episode. On-Set Producer: Over course of 3 seasons, produced 3 episodes shot in Atlanta, Georgia.
Staff Writer at USA’s Necessary Roughness
December 31, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Staff Writer at USA’S NECESSARY ROUGHNESS (TV SHOW)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Co-wrote the Season 1 Finale. Wrote 1 Freelance Episode and Co-Wrote 2 additional episodes in Season 2. On-Set Producer for 3 episodes shot in Atlanta, Georgia.
EP/Show-Runner’s Assistant at USA’s Necessary Roughness
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Worked for EP/Show-runner Jeffrey Lieber for Season 1 and 2. Rolled calls, took notes in Writer’s Room and on Studio/Network calls, brainstorming sessions, scheduling, script dictation, did extensive research projects, ran errands. Subbed for Writer’s Assistant when necessary. Season 1: Co-Wrote Season Finale. Season 2: Wrote 1 Episode and Co-Wrote 2 additional episodes.

Education

at University of San Diego School Of Law
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science (Cum Laude) at University of California - Santa Barbara
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Juris Doctor (JD) at University of San Diego School Of Law
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science, Cum Laude at University of California - Santa Barbara
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Juris Doctor (JD) at University of San Diego School of Law
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Cum Laude at University of California, Santa Barbara
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Juris Doctor at University of San Diego School Of Law
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science at University of California - Santa Barbara
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Juris Doctor (JD) at University of San Diego School Of Law
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 2000
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science at University of California - Santa Barbara
January 1, 1996 - June 1, 1998
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science (Cum Laude) at University of California, Santa Barbara
January 1, 1996 - June 1, 1998
Juris Doctor at University of San Diego School Of Law
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 2000
Juris Doctor (JD) at University of San Diego School Of Law
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 2000
Bachelor's Degree at University of California - Santa Barbara
January 1, 1996 - June 1, 1998

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet
    GOODMAN
    This was a pilot I sold to Warner Brothers, based on the true story of my grandfather, a conservative Jewish man, who turned his run down dive bar on Chicago's Whiskey Row into one of the city's first underground Gay bars in the early 1950's.…