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

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.

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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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Film and Media Arts at University of Tampa
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Master's Degree in Creative Writing for Media (Film) at Full Sail University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Editor's Choice Award in Poetry
November 25, 2019 - December 9, 2025
Best Screenplay Bedsheets and Cigarettes
July 9, 2018 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment