As a celebrated FIND alumni and IFP lab fellow, Deborah is known for her immersive storytelling and unique perspective on genre-bending narratives. From her darkly comic queer family drama 'Cherrys', winner of Urbanworld Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize for Best Screenplay, to the horror/fantasy 'Vampires in Venice' showcased at Marché du Film in Cannes, her work continues to captivate audiences worldwide with 'The Pastor' notable for its breakout roles. Additionally, Deborah's recent foray into audio fiction with the highly rated series 'Fear, A Love Story' demonstrates her versatility as a creative force in the industry. Deborah teaches Screenwriting at NYU/Tisch School of The Arts and The Sundance Institute (Sundance Collab). She has been a Humanitas Fellowship Prize mentor as well as a mentor for The Writer’s Lab, amplifying the voices of women over 40.…

Deborah Goodwin

As a celebrated FIND alumni and IFP lab fellow, Deborah is known for her immersive storytelling and unique perspective on genre-bending narratives. From her darkly comic queer family drama 'Cherrys', winner of Urbanworld Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize for Best Screenplay, to the horror/fantasy 'Vampires in Venice' showcased at Marché du Film in Cannes, her work continues to captivate audiences worldwide with 'The Pastor' notable for its breakout roles. Additionally, Deborah's recent foray into audio fiction with the highly rated series 'Fear, A Love Story' demonstrates her versatility as a creative force in the industry. Deborah teaches Screenwriting at NYU/Tisch School of The Arts and The Sundance Institute (Sundance Collab). She has been a Humanitas Fellowship Prize mentor as well as a mentor for The Writer’s Lab, amplifying the voices of women over 40.…

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As a celebrated FIND alumni and IFP lab fellow, Deborah is known for her immersive storytelling and unique perspective on genre-bending narratives. From her darkly comic queer family drama ‘Cherrys’, winner of Urbanworld Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize for Best Screenplay, to the horror/fantasy ‘Vampires in Venice’ showcased at Marché du Film in Cannes, her work continues to captivate audiences worldwide with ‘The Pastor’ notable for its breakout roles.
Additionally, Deborah’s recent foray into audio fiction with the highly rated series ‘Fear, A Love Story’ demonstrates her versatility as a creative force in the industry. Deborah teaches Screenwriting at NYU/Tisch School of The Arts and The Sundance Institute (Sundance Collab). She has been a Humanitas Fellowship Prize mentor as well as a mentor for The Writer’s Lab, amplifying the voices of women over 40.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director at Disney/ABC Television
July 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019
Invited to direct the workshop and rehearsals for a live taped event at New World Stages, showcasing new talent for pilot season.
Director at Disney/ABC Television
July 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Directed the workshop and rehearsals of a live taped event at New World Stages, for ABC's pilot season.
Co-Writer, Producer at Noveltine Projects
March 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Noir/crime feature shot on location in Iceland and Berlin; Vail Film Festival premiere; nominated for Prix Sauvage, Best Feature Film (2020).
Writer, Co-Creator, Director at High Street Films
March 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Justine To A Fault; developed with BRIC TV; six-part original series; Blackboard Staged Reading Series at Brooklyn, NY; Beacon.
Director at NBC Universal Television
August 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015
A live taped event at New World Stages, combining sketch comedy, action and drama to showcase new talent for pilot season.
Writer, Director at WolfGang Cinema
March 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015
The Pastor; drama/action feature film; reformed gang leader turned Pastor; released with Fathom Events, AMC theaters.
Director, Producer at Good Film Company
June 1, 2013 - November 30, 2013
MadCap New York; documentary narrative short; five NYC corners; KweliTV release.
Writer, Director at Bleiberg
May 1, 2010 - May 31, 2011
Vampires in Venice; horror/fantasy feature; shot in Venice, California; premiered Cannes Marche du Film.
Director of Development at Sanford-Pillsbury Productions
February 1, 2001 - May 31, 2004
Track and oversee projects in development, provide project notes, assist in acquisition and development of properties and talent; mentor interns.
Adjunct Lecturer - Screenwriting at Brooklyn College, Film Department
August 1, 2017 - Present
Teaching Screenwriting; program development and mentorship for undergraduate students.
Lead Instructor at Sundance Institute Co//ab
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Lead Instructor - Writing your ACT ONE and Writing your ACT TWO & ACT THREE.

Education

Graduated at Westmount High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1984
Bachelor’s Degree at Dawson College, Dome Theatre, Montreal, Canada
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1987
Musical Theater Conservatory Program at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, New York City
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Screenwriting (non degree program) at American Film Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    uniE608 Fear, A Love Story
    Ginni Media and Deborah Goodwin team to produce critically acclaimed and highly rated scripted audio fiction crime podcast series FEAR, A LOVE STORY created by Deborah Goodwin SEASONS ONE AND TWO Topped Apple’s 100 podcasts to listen for and boasts an impressive 8.3/10 on Amazon. Crafted during the post pandemic, "Fear, A Love Story" S. 3 is set in a near-future world where generative AI has achieved unprecedented levels of autonomy and creativity, and where fiction podcast writer DEBRA’S work takes an unexpected and eerie twist into grief and Gen AI Therapy when her partner BRUCE goes missing. Listen here 🎧 https://www.twine.net/signin filmdirector video audio series vertical…