Evelyn Garey

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I'm Evelyn Garey, an MFA candidate in Boston University's Screenwriting program, pursuing freelance writing opportunities—especially in historical drama, historical adaptation, biopic, and coming-of-age genres.

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I’m Evelyn Garey, an MFA candidate in Boston University’s Screenwriting program, pursuing freelance writing opportunities—especially in historical drama, historical adaptation, biopic, and coming-of-age genres. I love bringing authentic voices and vivid historical settings to life on the page and screen; film is the premiere medium for inspiring audiences to engage with history and learn from the past.

Beyond writing, I bring hands-on experience in research, production coordination, and theatre from universities, libraries, museums, and drama programs. I have an undergraduate degree in history, as well as theatrical performance, which I blend with my current masters studies to provide stories that are rich with emotion and rooted in historical truth.

Beyond historical writing, I’ve dabbled in many genres, from westerns, to romances, to thrillers, and more. I’m an avid comedy writer as well, particularly in the realm of television. I’m very curious, hard working, and always in search of the next great story, no matter the subject. I thrive in collaborative environments, value clear communication, and enjoy shaping stories from concept to polish.

I look forward to working with you on the next great story!

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
  • ItalianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 7 roles

Senior Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Libraries · UVA LibraryAug 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Manages complex schedules, plans catered events, runs search committees, pays expenses, and organizes travel accommodations for the Dean of Libraries and eight Senior Leaders. Supports cross-department communication, meetings, notes, and supervision of student employees. Designs and maintains online administrative systems including Confluence, Microsoft Suite, and Qualtrics.

Research Intern · President’s Commission on the University in the Age of SegregationMay 2023 – Sep 2023 · 5 mos

Researched segregation history in Special Collections; observed, handled, transcribed, and analyzed handwritten documents.

Research Intern · American Civil War MuseumMay 2023 – Sep 2023 · 5 mos

Researched segregation and related history in Special Collections; observed, handled, transcribed, and analyzed handwritten documents.

Production Assistant · One Small Step Program, Karsh Institute of TechnologyMay 2022 – May 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo
Student Councilwoman · UVA Karsh Institute of DemocracyJan 2021 – May 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Shop Assistant · UVA Drama Costume ShopJan 2021 – May 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Counselor/Student Lawyer · University Judiciary CommitteeAug 2019 – May 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Education

Master of Fine Arts · Boston University2030 – 2027
Bachelor of Arts with Distinction · University of Virginia2030 – 2023
High School Diploma · Western Albemarle High School2015 – 2019

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