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I'm a screenwriter and narrative architect with over 20 years of experience delivering high-profile scripts across film, television, and emerging digital platforms. I excel in narrative structure, character development, and dialogue, translating complex concepts into resonant, character-driven stories. Currently I lead and contribute to feature films, television pilots, and interactive/digital media projects through Grove Jet Media and Time Craft, writing and developing content such as Dinner Rush and related IP. I enjoy turning bold ideas into engaging, market-ready projects and collaborating with partners to push story and production boundaries.…I'm a screenwriter and narrative architect with over 20 years of experience delivering high-profile scripts across film, television, and emerging digital platforms. I excel in narrative structure, character development, and dialogue, translating complex concepts into resonant, character-driven stories. Currently I lead and contribute to feature films, television pilots, and interactive/digital media projects through Grove Jet Media and Time Craft, writing and developing content such as Dinner Rush and related IP. I enjoy turning bold ideas into engaging, market-ready projects and collaborating with partners to push story and production boundaries.

Rick Shaughnessy

Screenwriter, Screenplay Writer, Film Producer, +1

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I'm a screenwriter and narrative architect with over 20 years of experience delivering high-profile scripts across film, television, and emerging digital platforms. I excel in narrative structure, character development, and dialogue, translating complex concepts into resonant, character-driven stories. Currently I lead and contribute to feature films, television pilots, and interactive/digital media projects through Grove Jet Media and Time Craft, writing and developing content such as Dinner Rush and related IP. I enjoy turning bold ideas into engaging, market-ready projects and collaborating with partners to push story and production boundaries.…I'm a screenwriter and narrative architect with over 20 years of experience delivering high-profile scripts across film, television, and emerging digital platforms. I excel in narrative structure, character development, and dialogue, translating complex concepts into resonant, character-driven stories. Currently I lead and contribute to feature films, television pilots, and interactive/digital media projects through Grove Jet Media and Time Craft, writing and developing content such as Dinner Rush and related IP. I enjoy turning bold ideas into engaging, market-ready projects and collaborating with partners to push story and production boundaries.

Available to hire

I’m a screenwriter and narrative architect with over 20 years of experience delivering high-profile scripts across film, television, and emerging digital platforms. I excel in narrative structure, character development, and dialogue, translating complex concepts into resonant, character-driven stories.

Currently I lead and contribute to feature films, television pilots, and interactive/digital media projects through Grove Jet Media and Time Craft, writing and developing content such as Dinner Rush and related IP. I enjoy turning bold ideas into engaging, market-ready projects and collaborating with partners to push story and production boundaries.

Skills

Script

Experience Level

Script

Expert

Work Experience

Managing Partner at Precedent Media

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Directed and produced over 100 corporate films, documentaries, and commercials, overseeing script development from concept through final production. Led entertainment IP integration and cross‑platform experiences with global icons and major networks, including That 70s Show and The Apprentice. Authored an interactive comic strip series for That 70s Show and designed online concepts for Star Fleet Academy based on Gene Roddenberry’s work.

Head of Content / Writer at Grove Jet Media

January 1, 2012 - Present

Wrote the pilot and series outlines for a one-hour action drama; developed a half-hour ensemble drama series; completed a feature-length rom‑com spec script; sequels to Dinner Rush; four other finished screenplays; two television pilots.

Lead at Time Craft / Strategic Innovation

January 1, 2021 - Present

Spearheading the development of Brand Owned Narrative (BON), converting traditional marketing budgets into original, high-quality scripted IP. Led a character-driven pull strategy and helped UCB with their sponsor role for an independent film and in-house development studio. Led initial story development for a Mary Kay Ash biography feature. Developed an interactive & digital media strategy that combined interactive storytelling with a sci‑fi narrative to create a new binge-watch format.