Hi, I’m Blake Coleman, a creator based in Austin with a B.S. in Radio-Television-Film from UT Austin and a Jefferson Scholars Certificate. I blend theatre, film development, and youth theatre leadership to tell engaging stories and build clear production workflows. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into concrete, polished projects. I’ve pitched concepts weekly, built development databases, assisted with talent research and trend tracking, and directed youth theatre productions. I’m passionate about storytelling across media, from script development to live performance, and I bring strong organizational skills, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to every project.

Blake Coleman

Hi, I’m Blake Coleman, a creator based in Austin with a B.S. in Radio-Television-Film from UT Austin and a Jefferson Scholars Certificate. I blend theatre, film development, and youth theatre leadership to tell engaging stories and build clear production workflows. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into concrete, polished projects. I’ve pitched concepts weekly, built development databases, assisted with talent research and trend tracking, and directed youth theatre productions. I’m passionate about storytelling across media, from script development to live performance, and I bring strong organizational skills, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to every project.

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Hi, I’m Blake Coleman, a creator based in Austin with a B.S. in Radio-Television-Film from UT Austin and a Jefferson Scholars Certificate. I blend theatre, film development, and youth theatre leadership to tell engaging stories and build clear production workflows. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into concrete, polished projects.

I’ve pitched concepts weekly, built development databases, assisted with talent research and trend tracking, and directed youth theatre productions. I’m passionate about storytelling across media, from script development to live performance, and I bring strong organizational skills, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head Coach at The Knight School
February 1, 2025 - Present
Taught K-5 students chess fundamentals and strategy.
Director / Technician (various roles) at Genesis Children's Theatre
May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2024
Directed youth theatre productions and designed technical elements.
Barista at Starbucks
November 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Communicated with customers and maintained store standards.
TV Development Intern at Back Roads Entertainment
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Completed script coverage, one-sheets, and research packages to support active unscripted projects. Pitched original concepts weekly and refined ideas for internal development. Assisted with talent research, trend tracking, and presentation materials. Organized development databases and documentation.
Interim Development Assistant at Back Roads Entertainment
May 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Completed script coverage, one-sheets, and research packages to support active unscripted projects. Pitched original concepts weekly and refined ideas for internal development. Assisted with talent research, trend tracking, and presentation materials. Organized development databases and documentation.
Development & Programming Intern at Blind Nil
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Researched emerging trends across unscripted genres. Contributed ideas during creative brainstorming and meetings. Assisted with deck building, loglines, and competitive analysis.
Director / Technician (various roles) at Genesis Children's Theatre
May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2024
Directed youth theatre productions and designed technical elements.
Director / Technician at Genesis Children's Theatre
May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2024
Directed youth theatre productions and designed technical elements.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film at University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Certificate: Core Texts & Ideas (Jefferson Scholars Program) at Jefferson Scholars Program
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
B.S. in Radio-Television-Film at University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Certificate: Core Texts & Ideas (Jefferson Scholars Program) at Jefferson Scholars Program, University of Texas at Austin
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Undergraduate Screenwriting Thesis (Radio-Television-Film Department) at University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
TS TV Incubator Program (Texas Student Television) at Texas Student Television
October 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

Certificate: Core Texts & Ideas (Jefferson Scholars Program)
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Jefferson Scholars Program Certificate: Core Texts & Ideas
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail