Paula Cantillo
Creative Executive and Script Editor who moves fluidly between story and systems—shepherding projects from concept through pre-production while building workflows and infrastructure to keep teams on track.
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Creative Executive and Script Editor who moves fluidly between story and systems—shepherding projects from concept through pre-production while building workflows and infrastructure to keep teams on track. Experienced across feature film development, script editing, project coordination, and production operations, combining creative instincts with strategic execution.
Known for covering screenplays, books, and articles; writing and designing pitch materials; managing tracking grids and document systems; and providing editorial guidance on structure, dialogue, character, marketability, and emotional resonance. Strengths include stakeholder communication, talent/IP evaluation tracking, festival and acquisition research, and running day-to-day production operations.
- 9 years' experience
- Joined August 2025
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- Spanish; CastilianFluent
- GermanBeginner
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
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Work experience· 10 roles
Provided in-depth story analysis, edits, and notes for a diverse slate of projects. Led writers’ rooms and notes sessions to elevate scripts from inception to funding and packaging. Scouted talent and IP for future projects. Drafted pitch decks and materials to present projects to talent and investors. Conducted thorough research to ensure project authenticity. Introduced and managed slate tracking system and pipeline using project management software. Managed a small team of researchers and outsourced experts. Spearheaded publicity efforts with DDA to release film teasers at Cannes through Screen Daily and other media outlets. Liaised with talent reps.
Provided in-depth story analysis, edits, and notes for a diverse slate of projects. Led writer's rooms and notes sessions to elevate scripts and take them from inception, to funding, to packaging. Scouted both talent and IP for future projects and crafted pitch decks and materials to present projects to talent and investors. Conducted thorough research to ensure project authenticity. Introduced and managed slate tracking system and pipeline using task-management software. Managed a small team of researchers and outsourced experts and consultants. Spearheaded publicity efforts in conjunction with DDA to release film teaser at Cannes through Screen Daily and other media outlets, liaising with talent representatives.
Managed production calendar, department head diaries, invoices, expenses, and complex travel, serving as the right hand of the producer for all production and logistical needs. Served as key liaison between teams in Los Angeles, Madrid, London, and New York to ensure efficient communication and on-time delivery of assets. Updated production databases and drafted synopsis/character descriptions for pitches. Provided creative feedback in exclusive script note sessions for various cuts of the studio’s film and TV slate.
Education· 7
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