I'm Shayne Armstrong, a freelance writer and creative consultant specializing in film and television scriptwriting, script editing, and development. For more than two decades I’ve collaborated with major studios and networks including Cartoon Network, Disney Channel (Asia-Pacific and US), Disney XD (UK & US), Lucasfilm, NBC/Universal (Australia), Fox Television Australia, and many production companies to deliver screenplays, script edits, and creative strategies across features, TV, animation, and short-form content. Based in Hamilton, Queensland, I work across feature films, television series, animation and digital content, while also teaching as a university lecturer and tutor across Australian institutions. I’m passionate about mentoring writers, developing original screen projects, and guiding teams through development, writing rooms, and post-production processes.

Shayne Armstrong

I'm Shayne Armstrong, a freelance writer and creative consultant specializing in film and television scriptwriting, script editing, and development. For more than two decades I’ve collaborated with major studios and networks including Cartoon Network, Disney Channel (Asia-Pacific and US), Disney XD (UK & US), Lucasfilm, NBC/Universal (Australia), Fox Television Australia, and many production companies to deliver screenplays, script edits, and creative strategies across features, TV, animation, and short-form content. Based in Hamilton, Queensland, I work across feature films, television series, animation and digital content, while also teaching as a university lecturer and tutor across Australian institutions. I’m passionate about mentoring writers, developing original screen projects, and guiding teams through development, writing rooms, and post-production processes.

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I’m Shayne Armstrong, a freelance writer and creative consultant specializing in film and television scriptwriting, script editing, and development. For more than two decades I’ve collaborated with major studios and networks including Cartoon Network, Disney Channel (Asia-Pacific and US), Disney XD (UK & US), Lucasfilm, NBC/Universal (Australia), Fox Television Australia, and many production companies to deliver screenplays, script edits, and creative strategies across features, TV, animation, and short-form content.

Based in Hamilton, Queensland, I work across feature films, television series, animation and digital content, while also teaching as a university lecturer and tutor across Australian institutions. I’m passionate about mentoring writers, developing original screen projects, and guiding teams through development, writing rooms, and post-production processes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Writer & Creative Consultant at Self-employed / Freelance
October 1, 1996 - Present
Film & Television Scriptwriting, Script Editing, Script Consulting, Script Assessment, Advertising Copywriting, Public Relations, Journalism. Notable clients include Cartoon Network, Disney Channel (Asia-Pacific and US), Disney XD, Lucasfilm, NBC/Universal (Australia), Fox Television Australia, CPA Australia, TAFE Queensland/NSW, Turner Communications (US/India), Emu Creek Pictures, Screen Queensland, Screen Territory, and others.
Tutor (Sessional) at Queensland University of Technology
February 1, 2019 - Present
Subject: Advanced Screenwriting
Lecturer & Tutor (Sessional) at Queensland University of Technology – School of Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations
February 1, 1998 - Present
Subjects: Creative Writing: Screenwriting; Creative Advertising; Advertising Campaigns; Ad Planning; Portfolio Experience; Strategy for Creative Advertising.
Lecturer & Tutor (Sessional) at University of Queensland – EMSAH (English, Media Studies and History)
July 1, 2005 - Present
Subjects: Television Screenplay; Story & Voice (Screenwriting); Story & Audience; Feature Film Screenwriting / Long Form Development; Screenwriting (Masters Students); Advanced Serial Writing 1 & 2; Post Production & Markets (Contextual Studies); TV Studio Production; Episodic Content (Writing and Development for Web Series).
Lecturer & Tutor (Sessional) at Griffith Film School, Griffith University
January 1, 2015 - Present
Subjects: Screenwriting 3: Long Form Screenwriting; Australian & New Zealand Screen Studies; Screenwriting for Animation.
Lecturer & Tutor (Part-Time) at JMC Academy (Brisbane)
January 1, 2014 - Present
Subjects: Elements of Screenwriting; Writing The Feature Film; Writing The Television Pilot.
Lecturer (Sessional / Guest) at New York Film Academy (Gold Coast)
January 1, 2015 - August 31, 2016
Subject: Music Video Production
Lecturer (Sessional / Guest) at Bond University (Gold Coast)
October 1, 2019 - Present
Subject: Screenwriting; Cinematic Storytelling; Introduction to Genre.
Lecturer (Sessional / Guest) at University of Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast)
June 1, 2016 - December 31, 2025
Subject: Screenwriting.
Lecturer (Sessional / Guest) at SAE College (Brisbane)
May 1, 2016 - Present
Subject: Music Video Production.
Lecturer & Tutor (Part-Time) at AFT RS Queensland
March 1, 2008 - June 30, 2010
Subject: Scriptwriting.
Lecturer & Tutor (Part-Time) at University of Southern Queensland (Springfield)
July 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Subjects: The Creative Process in Advertising (Undergraduate); Creative Strategies in Advertising (Postgraduate).
Lecturer & Tutor (Part-Time) at Bond University (Gold Coast)
January 1, 2004 - January 31, 2008
Subjects: Cinematic Storytelling, Introduction to Genre.

Education

Master of Arts (Research) – Scriptwriting at Queensland University of Technology
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Script Editors Workshop at AFTRS Queensland
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Bachelor of Business (Advertising) at Queensland University of Technology
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992
Bachelor of Arts (English & Drama) at James Cook University of North Queensland
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989
Senior Certificate at Dalby State High School
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1986

Qualifications

Script Editors Workshop
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications