Hi, I’m Shaun Coast, a Chapman University film and media arts graduate with a focus on screenwriting and development. I enjoy shaping stories that translate from page to screen and collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life. I have hands-on experience in script coverage, festival research, and content promotion across production and development environments. I’m excited to grow my skills in storytelling, production coordination, and script analysis as I pursue opportunities in development and production.

Shaun Coast

Hi, I’m Shaun Coast, a Chapman University film and media arts graduate with a focus on screenwriting and development. I enjoy shaping stories that translate from page to screen and collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life. I have hands-on experience in script coverage, festival research, and content promotion across production and development environments. I’m excited to grow my skills in storytelling, production coordination, and script analysis as I pursue opportunities in development and production.

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Hi, I’m Shaun Coast, a Chapman University film and media arts graduate with a focus on screenwriting and development. I enjoy shaping stories that translate from page to screen and collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life.

I have hands-on experience in script coverage, festival research, and content promotion across production and development environments. I’m excited to grow my skills in storytelling, production coordination, and script analysis as I pursue opportunities in development and production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing/Video Production Intern at CAUHEC App
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Created a spreadsheet of colleges with on-site experience opportunities for medical students; edited podcast and video clips of interviews with students and healthcare professionals about the app; assisted the CEO with content ideas to promote the app.
Intern at Artemis Pictures
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Read scripts and wrote coverage to help producers decide which projects to move forward with; researched upcoming film festivals to track rising talent.
Development Intern at Voltage Pictures
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Wrote script coverage used to aid development decisions; participated in weekly staff meetings to discuss scripts and the state of the company; compiled a comprehensive list of film festivals and noteworthy films from the past year.
Script Reader at Austin Film Festival
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Read scripts and provided feedback for writers; helped decide which scripts would advance in the screenplay competition.
Intern - Production Company at Anna Barbara Films
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Organized a spreadsheet of potential investors for a film project.
General Employee at Temeku Cinemas
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Collaborated with 20+ staff to maintain theater operations; served customers and contributed to a positive moviegoing experience; performed roles including usher, ticket vendor, ticket taker, and concessions.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screenwriting, Anthropology Minor at Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

Script Coverage
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Sound Stage Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Certified COVID-19 Compliance Officer
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Final Draft
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Microsoft Office
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Vegas Pro 14.0
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Avid Pro Tools
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education