Hello! I’m Ari Donnelly, an award-winning animation screenwriter with over a decade of experience. I’m a versatile writer, who can build new worlds and story engines, or adapt to an established tone and structure. My background in creative development has also prepared me for building series bibles and pitch documents. I especially love crafting character-driven series with heart and humor.

Ari Donnelly

Hello! I’m Ari Donnelly, an award-winning animation screenwriter with over a decade of experience. I’m a versatile writer, who can build new worlds and story engines, or adapt to an established tone and structure. My background in creative development has also prepared me for building series bibles and pitch documents. I especially love crafting character-driven series with heart and humor.

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Hello! I’m Ari Donnelly, an award-winning animation screenwriter with over a decade of experience.

I’m a versatile writer, who can build new worlds and story engines, or adapt to an established tone and structure. My background in creative development has also prepared me for building series bibles and pitch documents.

I especially love crafting character-driven series with heart and humor.

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Work Experience

Executive Assistant at The Walt Disney Company
January 1, 2024 - Present
Executive Assistant supporting multiple Disney divisions (20th Century Studios, Hulu, Disney Branded TV) and non-Disney clients. Managed calendars, roll calls, meeting notes, and grids; coordinated cross-department projects; assisted VPs and executives across assignments.
Executive Assistant at STARZ
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Assistant to EVP of Original Programming & Production, overseeing development, production and post across multiple series; scheduled episode mixes, pitches, generals and virtual meetings across time zones; arranged international travel to European sets; provided notes on scripts and outlines; reviewed submissions for talent, commercial viability and brand fit; reviewed episode cuts ensuring continuity.
Production Secretary at OCTOPUS
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Production Secretary for animated feature Hindrance. Proofread, standardized and distributed script drafts. Took room notes and compiled daily reports.

Education

B.F.A., Film & TV Production at NYU Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

Best TV Screenplay - HollyShorts Film Festival
August 20, 2023 - August 30, 2023
Best Overall Script - Filmmatic Comedy Awards
October 1, 2023 - October 18, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment