Hi there! I'm Matthew Troy, a development-focused screenwriter and storyteller with hands-on experience across script coverage, development, and post-production. I collaborate with producers, writers, and executives to shape compelling stories for film and television, and I thrive in fast-paced creative environments. I am a recent alumni from Loyola Marymount University's School of Film and TV. I balance creative exploration with practical organization, always aiming to move ideas from concept to polished product.

Matthew Troy

Hi there! I'm Matthew Troy, a development-focused screenwriter and storyteller with hands-on experience across script coverage, development, and post-production. I collaborate with producers, writers, and executives to shape compelling stories for film and television, and I thrive in fast-paced creative environments. I am a recent alumni from Loyola Marymount University's School of Film and TV. I balance creative exploration with practical organization, always aiming to move ideas from concept to polished product.

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Hi there! I’m Matthew Troy, a development-focused screenwriter and storyteller with hands-on experience across script coverage, development, and post-production. I collaborate with producers, writers, and executives to shape compelling stories for film and television, and I thrive in fast-paced creative environments.

I am a recent alumni from Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and TV. I balance creative exploration with practical organization, always aiming to move ideas from concept to polished product.

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Work Experience

Management Intern at OPE Partners
September 1, 2025 - November 17, 2025
Manage InEntertainment (IE) account; create bookings, project cards, documents, perform all systems of logging info. Assist managers with correspondence between clientele, agents, businesses, sponsors, etc. Assist with client tapings. Perform weekly script coverage, gauging if projects are right for talent clientele, or OPE development and production.
Scripted TV Intern at CJ ENM America
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Provided administrative support to Head of Scripted — Elsie Choi, and execs: correspondence, note-taking, development. Created pitch decks for slated projects. Performed detailed research, as well as script coverage of pilots, novels, manga. Attended daily meetings, offering creative input and insight. Discussing adaptation of Asian formats for western markets.
Creative Intern at AGBO
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Provided correspondence, created development grids and updates, writer lists. Temporary desk coverage, rolling calls. Performed coverage for 6 books, scripts, pilots weekly. Research and document preparation to support development. Attended 'Weekend Read' and department meetings, offering creative insights and analysis.
Writing Tutor at Loyola Marymount University, School of Film & Television
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Mentored students and taught strategies to refine mechanics and structure of screenwriting. Suggested revisions. Edited, proofreading scripts for classes and competition submissions. Assisted ESL students with syntax, grammar.
Administrative Assistant at Extension Office
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Assistant to Extension director; scheduled meetings, rolled calls, corresponded with insurance adjusters. Maintained confidential student records, enrollment, payment plans. Promoting Extension Office programs online.
Development Intern at Buffalo 8
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Created pitch decks, lookbooks, and assisted with packaging Buffalo 8 projects for production clientele. Read and provided coverage for screenplays and books for financing and development. Performed research tasks and lead generation, updated project tracking and production slate.
Development Intern at 87North Productions
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Provided administrative support to executives, handled rolling calls, correspondence, scheduling, notetaking. Wrote coverage and in-depth analysis on 4-5 screenplays, books, podcasts weekly. Researched story IP, gave recommendations for story development. Attended weekly creative meetings.
Creative Content Intern at American High Productions
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Created, edited visual content, graphics, promotional material for American High website and social media accounts. Assisted senior staff with developing ideas, designs, advertising content for social media platforms. Provided script coverage on 4-5 screenplays weekly, focusing on story value, production costs, and marketability.
Post-Production Assistant at Humanity Media & Entertainment
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Team leader for post-production interns. Edited reels, videos, and created posts for website and social media channels. Performed script coverage, broke down scripts to facilitate post-production processes.

Education

MFA: Screenwriting & Film at Loyola Marymount University School of Film & TV
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
BA: English at Providence College
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025

Qualifications

MFA: Screenwriting & Film
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
BA: English
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment