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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.…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.

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. 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.…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.

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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.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Jr. Editor (Movies, TV, Anime) at Valnet/CBR

July 1, 2023 - Present

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.

Content Auditor at Valnet

October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

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.

Podcast Host & Producer at RadioLiban

October 1, 2017 - December 1, 2020

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

Film Critic at Annahar

November 1, 2016 - February 1, 2019

Served as the sole English language film critic, reviewing films weekly and attending press screenings.

Instructor at American University of Science & Technology (AUST)

May 1, 2014 - February 1, 2021

Full-time film instructor for both Master’s and Bachelor’s level classes, serving as a Senior Thesis Advisor.