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James T. Riley

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I'm James T. Riley, a dynamic screenwriter and creative professional with two master's degrees and international experience in screenwriting, filmmaking, storytelling, and higher education.

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I’m James T. Riley, a dynamic screenwriter and creative professional with two master’s degrees and international experience in screenwriting, filmmaking, storytelling, and higher education. I specialize in developing character-driven narratives and visual storytelling for film and digital media, and I thrive collaborating with diverse teams to deliver compelling, well-structured work.

I’m seeking to contribute to Twine as a Screenplay Writer, bringing original stories to life through professional scripts and cross-cultural collaboration. In addition to writing, I lead and produce projects globally via Caravaggio Films and teach across universities, always prioritizing inclusive voices and authentic student engagement.

  • 17 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Government
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Other

Work experience· 15 roles

Lead Instructor (Screenwriting) · Nashville Film InstituteDec 2023 – Present · 3 yrs

Lead instructor for all screenwriting courses and mentor a diverse student body through creative and technical screenwriting development.

Instructor · Nashville Film InstituteDec 2023 – Present · 3 yrs

Lead instructor for all screenwriting courses; mentoring a diverse student body through creative and technical screenwriting development.

Faculty Associate · Arizona State UniversityAug 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Teaching in the Writers’ Studio online; specializing in inclusive curriculum design and support for authentic student voice.

Co-Founder & Producer · Caravaggio FilmsJul 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 5 mos
Program Coordinator & Instructor · Nashville Film InstituteJan 2022 – Jul 2022 · 7 mos
Professor Adjunct – Multiple Institutions · Lipscomb University, Grand Canyon University, Columbia State Community College, O’More College of DesignJan 2017 – Dec 2022 · 6 yrs
Professor Adjunct · Lipscomb University, Grand Canyon University, Columbia State Community College, O’More College of DesignJan 2017 – Jan 2022 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Spanish World Language Facilitator · Williamson County SchoolsJan 2016 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education· 25

MFA, Writing for Screen & Television · Pepperdine University2030 – 2015
MLitt, International Security Studies · University of St Andrews2030 – 2008
BA (Hons.), Political Science · Abilene Christian University2030 – 2007
Visiting Student · St. Hugh’s College, Oxford University2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 5

TEFL Certification2030 – 2026
TEFL2030 – 2026
TEFL Certification2030 – 2026
TEFL2030 – 2026

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