I'm Chris Cullari, a screenwriter and director with extensive experience creating compelling narratives across film, television, and other media formats. I excel at developing original content in multiple genres - from horror to comedy and everything in between - while managing the realities of production. My strengths include narrative voice development, plot progression, and character development, with years of experience incorporating notes from senior executives and producers. I’ve led multiple projects from scripts to screen while balancing artistic and commercial demands. Recent work spans projects for major studios and networks, including Babysitters (Happy Madison), Scared All The Time (podcast), The Aviary (Saban Films), Bloody Mary (The CW), and Run For Your Life (Blumhouse/Universal/SyFy).

Chris Cullari

I'm Chris Cullari, a screenwriter and director with extensive experience creating compelling narratives across film, television, and other media formats. I excel at developing original content in multiple genres - from horror to comedy and everything in between - while managing the realities of production. My strengths include narrative voice development, plot progression, and character development, with years of experience incorporating notes from senior executives and producers. I’ve led multiple projects from scripts to screen while balancing artistic and commercial demands. Recent work spans projects for major studios and networks, including Babysitters (Happy Madison), Scared All The Time (podcast), The Aviary (Saban Films), Bloody Mary (The CW), and Run For Your Life (Blumhouse/Universal/SyFy).

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I’m Chris Cullari, a screenwriter and director with extensive experience creating compelling narratives across film, television, and other media formats. I excel at developing original content in multiple genres - from horror to comedy and everything in between - while managing the realities of production.

My strengths include narrative voice development, plot progression, and character development, with years of experience incorporating notes from senior executives and producers. I’ve led multiple projects from scripts to screen while balancing artistic and commercial demands.

Recent work spans projects for major studios and networks, including Babysitters (Happy Madison), Scared All The Time (podcast), The Aviary (Saban Films), Bloody Mary (The CW), and Run For Your Life (Blumhouse/Universal/SyFy).

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Screenwriter/Creator at Happy Madison
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed a pilot script, incorporating detailed editorial feedback from senior executives (including founder Adam Sandler) to shape a final product.
Co-host/Writer/Researcher at Scared All The Time
October 1, 2023 - Present
Co-host and writer for a podcast with nearly one million listeners, demonstrating the ability to craft compelling narratives and engage a large, diverse audience.
Director/Writer/Executive Producer at Saban Films
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Delivered feature film from concept to completion by managing a $1.5M budget and leading diverse creative team while maintaining narrative consistency and stylistic accuracy throughout production lifecycle. Executed complex storytelling project by overseeing character development, plot progression, and narrative voice across all production phases.
Screenwriter/Creator at Bloody Mary
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Developed television pilot by incorporating multi-level executive feedback to align narrative structure with creative and business objectives while maintaining genre conventions and literary quality.
Executive Producer/Creator at Run For Your Life
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Delivered a $6M television pilot by orchestrating cross-organizational collaboration across multiple studios while maintaining narrative flow and literary consistency.
Screenwriter/Creator at Blumhouse Television / The CW
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Developed Bloody Mary pilot by incorporating multi-level executive feedback to align narrative structure with creative and business objectives while maintaining genre conventions and literary quality.
Executive Producer/Creator at Blumhouse Television, Universal Television, SyFy
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Delivered a $6M television pilot by orchestrating cross-organization collaboration across multiple studios while maintaining narrative flow and literary consistency.

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Media & Entertainment