ALAN A. MEHANNA

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Alan A. Mehanna is a screenplay consultant and award-winning writer specializing in story structure, character development, and narrative clarity.

About

Alan A. Mehanna is a screenplay consultant and award-winning writer specializing in story structure, character development, and narrative clarity. With a background in Creative Writing and years of industry experience in film, journalism, and education, he helps writers craft compelling scripts that resonate on both emotional and cinematic levels. Based in Lebanon, he works with emerging and established storytellers worldwide.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 5 roles

Content Auditor · ValnetOct 2023 – Jan 2024 · 4 mos

Audited four Valnet sites for content optimization and managed a team of auditors. Conducted weekly meetings and discussed best practices with site managers. Created onboarding teaching material for new auditors.

Jr. Editor (Movies, TV, Anime) · Valnet/CBRJul 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

Edited timely articles with great turnaround. Led a team of writers under each vertical, providing consistent feedback and optimizing article headlines using best titling practices. Wrote professional episodic and full-season reviews and interviewed industry professionals.

Podcast Host & Producer · RadioLibanOct 2017 – Dec 2020 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Created and co-hosted the Script2Screen Podcast, producing and editing weekly episodes while managing social media content. Interviewed various industry professionals.

Film Critic · AnnaharNov 2016 – Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Instructor · American University of Science & Technology (AUST)May 2014 – Feb 2021 · 6 yrs 10 mos

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Film and Media Arts · University of Tampa2005 – 2009
Master's Degree in Creative Writing for Media (Film) · Full Sail University2011 – 2013

Certifications and awards

Editor's Choice Award in Poetry2019 – 2025
Best Screenplay Bedsheets and Cigarettes2018 – 2025

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