Hi, I’m Paul Scott, a screenwriter, director, producer, and actor based in Southern California. I’m currently pursuing an MFA in Screenwriting at Chapman University and have experience developing and reviewing feature screenplays, working on live sports broadcasts, and coaching aspiring writers through festivals and camps. I love crafting character-driven stories and collaborating across departments to bring ideas to life. I’ve contributed coverage and development notes for Voltage Pictures and the Austin Film Festival; taught writing camps, organized productions, and supported multiple productions from concept to post. When I’m not writing, I mentor young writers, coach voice and performance, and explore new storytelling formats for film and digital platforms.

Paul Scott

Hi, I’m Paul Scott, a screenwriter, director, producer, and actor based in Southern California. I’m currently pursuing an MFA in Screenwriting at Chapman University and have experience developing and reviewing feature screenplays, working on live sports broadcasts, and coaching aspiring writers through festivals and camps. I love crafting character-driven stories and collaborating across departments to bring ideas to life. I’ve contributed coverage and development notes for Voltage Pictures and the Austin Film Festival; taught writing camps, organized productions, and supported multiple productions from concept to post. When I’m not writing, I mentor young writers, coach voice and performance, and explore new storytelling formats for film and digital platforms.

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Hi, I’m Paul Scott, a screenwriter, director, producer, and actor based in Southern California. I’m currently pursuing an MFA in Screenwriting at Chapman University and have experience developing and reviewing feature screenplays, working on live sports broadcasts, and coaching aspiring writers through festivals and camps. I love crafting character-driven stories and collaborating across departments to bring ideas to life.

I’ve contributed coverage and development notes for Voltage Pictures and the Austin Film Festival; taught writing camps, organized productions, and supported multiple productions from concept to post. When I’m not writing, I mentor young writers, coach voice and performance, and explore new storytelling formats for film and digital platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Screenplay Coverage Analyst at Voltage Pictures
September 1, 2025 - Present
Developed coverage on concept, story, dialogue, structure, budget, and marketability for feature screenplays.
Reader at Austin Film Festival
May 1, 2025 - Present
Developed coverage for drama teleplays and short scripts on concept, structure, plot, character, and dialogue; analyzed over 100 screenplays and provided detailed reports for screenwriters.
Producer & Production Assistant at Beach Vision
October 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Scheduled and facilitated commercial breaks with ESPN+ and crew for live broadcast and streaming; operated and assisted with camera and sound setup and operation for live sports events.
Staff Writer and Content Creation Consultant at TCL
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Conceptualized children’s animated web series Harper’s Way (With Help From Faye); exceeded expectations with 1st Place in TCL-CSULB Screenwriting Competition; premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
1st Assistant Director and Screenplay Consultant at In Cognito Short Film
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Organized production call sheets and script breakdowns for multiple departments; managed and motivated crew onset while assisting director’s creative vision.
Volunteer Theater Staff at Newport Beach Film Festival
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Tallied votes, greeted attendees, and created a professional yet vibrant atmosphere for guests.
Writing Ranger at Adventures in Writing Camp
June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024
Coached students in creative writing and managed classroom behavior; edited and published hundreds of student E-Books.
After-School Instructor at Los Alamitos Education Foundation
January 1, 2021 - Present
Developed curriculum in theater arts for TK-5th Grade; directed hundreds of students and managed classroom behavior.
Background Performer at Central Casting
August 1, 2015 - December 1, 2016
Collaborated with 2nd A.D. and other actors to realize daily shot list and assist the director; created unique characters and atmosphere on set.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting at Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
August 1, 2025 - January 6, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Electronic Arts - Screenwriting and Production Management at California State University-Long Beach
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023
Associate to Transfer in Film and Media, Creative Writing Certificate at Cypress College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

Presidential Scholar of Distinction
January 1, 2021 - January 6, 2026
Quarterfinalist in Horror2Comic Blood Fest
January 1, 2025 - January 6, 2026
Indie Shorts Award for Innerlocking
January 1, 2021 - January 6, 2026
Violet and William O’Brien Writing Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services