Hello, I'm Ethel. I'm an Annie Award–winning screenwriter with over a decade of experience writing across half-hour comedy, one-hour drama, and both adult and children's animation. I've served as Head Writer and Creator on multiple projects — which is a fancy way of saying I've spent a lot of time making sure everyone's best ideas end up on the page, including my own. Collaboration is where I thrive. My writing credits span Disney XD, Nick at Nite, TruTV, CBS, Hulu, and Peacock. I've worked alongside producers at Will Packer Productions, Bassett Vance Productions, Lee Daniels, Bedrock Entertainment, and Waititi Productions, and I bring the same enthusiasm to a group brainstorm as I do to a solo draft at midnight when a deadline is very much real. What sets me apart is range without losing voice. I've written everything from broad physical comedy and animation to action drama. I'm a Rideback Rise Circle member, a Writers Lab finalist, and a graduate of both the Nickelodeon Writing Program and the Fox Diversity Writers' Initiative. I show up, I collaborate hard, and I will absolutely credit you if your idea is funnier than mine.

Ethel Lung

Hello, I'm Ethel. I'm an Annie Award–winning screenwriter with over a decade of experience writing across half-hour comedy, one-hour drama, and both adult and children's animation. I've served as Head Writer and Creator on multiple projects — which is a fancy way of saying I've spent a lot of time making sure everyone's best ideas end up on the page, including my own. Collaboration is where I thrive. My writing credits span Disney XD, Nick at Nite, TruTV, CBS, Hulu, and Peacock. I've worked alongside producers at Will Packer Productions, Bassett Vance Productions, Lee Daniels, Bedrock Entertainment, and Waititi Productions, and I bring the same enthusiasm to a group brainstorm as I do to a solo draft at midnight when a deadline is very much real. What sets me apart is range without losing voice. I've written everything from broad physical comedy and animation to action drama. I'm a Rideback Rise Circle member, a Writers Lab finalist, and a graduate of both the Nickelodeon Writing Program and the Fox Diversity Writers' Initiative. I show up, I collaborate hard, and I will absolutely credit you if your idea is funnier than mine.

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Hello, I’m Ethel. I’m an Annie Award–winning screenwriter with over a decade of experience writing across half-hour comedy, one-hour drama, and both adult and children’s animation. I’ve served as Head Writer and Creator on multiple projects — which is a fancy way of saying I’ve spent a lot of time making sure everyone’s best ideas end up on the page, including my own. Collaboration is where I thrive. My writing credits span Disney XD, Nick at Nite, TruTV, CBS, Hulu, and Peacock. I’ve worked alongside producers at Will Packer Productions, Bassett Vance Productions, Lee Daniels, Bedrock Entertainment, and Waititi Productions, and I bring the same enthusiasm to a group brainstorm as I do to a solo draft at midnight when a deadline is very much real.
What sets me apart is range without losing voice. I’ve written everything from broad physical comedy and animation to action drama.
I’m a Rideback Rise Circle member, a Writers Lab finalist, and a graduate of both the Nickelodeon Writing Program and the Fox Diversity Writers’ Initiative. I show up, I collaborate hard, and I will absolutely credit you if your idea is funnier than mine.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Head Writer at Motel Transylvania (Sony Pictures Animation / Netflix)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Led the television writing team, responsible for story structure, character arcs, and cohesive narrative across episodes; collaborated with production to align creative vision with delivery timelines.
Head Writer at Abominable and the Invisible City (DreamWorks Animation / Hulu)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Head writer overseeing the writers' room; shaped overarching story arcs, episode bible, and scripts; collaborated with animation and production to ensure timely delivery.
Staff Writer at Blood and Treasure (CBS)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Wrote and revised scripts; contributed to plot development and episode structure.
Writer at This Functional Family (TruTV/Warner Media)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Wrote episodes and contributed to development of character arcs and narrative direction.
Freelance Writer at Dorothy and The Wizard of Oz (Warner Bros.)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Wrote scripts and contributed to development for the adaptation.
Creator at Game Not Over (Disney)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Created original pilot; sold to Disney Channel; led concept development and pitch preparation.
Staff Writer at Single by 30 (YouTube Red/New Form Digital)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Wrote episodes and contributed to writing process; collaborated with writers to develop storylines.
Staff Writer at See Dad Run (Nick at Nite)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Wrote episodes; contributed to scripts and story development.
Staff Writer at Crash and Bernstein (Disney XD)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Wrote scripts; collaborated with the writing team on episode narratives.
Script Coordinator at The Playboy Club (Imagine Television / NBC)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Coordinated script development and production calendars; assisted in writers room.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Design Communication (minor in Photography and Metalsmith) at Texas Tech University
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Qualifications

Rideback Rise Circle Member
January 1, 2026 - March 25, 2026
The Writers Lab – Finalist
January 1, 2024 - March 25, 2026
Annie Award Winner - Best Animated Television (Abominable and the Invisible City)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Nickelodeon Writing Program
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Fox Diversity Writers’ Initiative
January 1, 2010 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment