I'm a writer and producer with extensive experience shaping both adult and YA television, animated series, and feature projects. Over the past decade, I've led writing rooms, developed world-building concepts, and produced pilots for Disney, Netflix, Brat TV, and LEGO. My work blends storytelling, collaboration, and a hands-on approach from development through post-production. I thrive on turning ideas into compelling characters and big adventures that resonate with audiences of all ages.

Samantha Silver Katzberg

I'm a writer and producer with extensive experience shaping both adult and YA television, animated series, and feature projects. Over the past decade, I've led writing rooms, developed world-building concepts, and produced pilots for Disney, Netflix, Brat TV, and LEGO. My work blends storytelling, collaboration, and a hands-on approach from development through post-production. I thrive on turning ideas into compelling characters and big adventures that resonate with audiences of all ages.

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I’m a writer and producer with extensive experience shaping both adult and YA television, animated series, and feature projects. Over the past decade, I’ve led writing rooms, developed world-building concepts, and produced pilots for Disney, Netflix, Brat TV, and LEGO.

My work blends storytelling, collaboration, and a hands-on approach from development through post-production. I thrive on turning ideas into compelling characters and big adventures that resonate with audiences of all ages.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Story Editor/Writer at LEGO Friends Animated Series
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2025
Head writer for several seasons of animated series. Involved in world-building workshops. Developed and wrote short form content for YouTube.
Writer at Disney Plus
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Pitched idea and wrote half hour YA pilot based on the novel One Way or Another.
Writer at Disney Channel
October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Pitched idea and wrote original half hour multi camera comedy pilot.
Head of Development/Head Writer at Brat TV
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Developed and wrote new and current series for Brat TV, an indie studio making YA YouTube shows. Ran writers’ room. Wrote one show per month. Part of executive team.
Writer at Netflix
October 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018
Pitched idea and wrote half hour, single camera comedy pilot based on the novel We Are All Made of Molecules.
Writer at Nickelodeon
September 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Wrote for two, hour-long comedy specials.
Writer at Disney Channel
July 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Pitched original idea and wrote half hour, multi camera comedy pilot.
Writer/Producer at Disney Channel
June 1, 2011 - April 1, 2015
Writer and producer for four seasons on this half hour comedy series. On-set experience. Involved in casting and post production.
Assistant to EPs at Good Luck Charlie - Disney Channel Series
July 1, 2010 - June 1, 2011
Assist Executive producers/writers on this half hour show. Wrote freelance episode.
English Teacher at Alliance/Green Dot Public Schools
July 1, 2008 - June 1, 2010
9th Grade English teacher in low-income, high-needs charter schools in Los Angeles’ South Central neighborhood.
Writer at Legacy – Studioline Entertainment
January 1, 2007 - Present
Wrote feature film produced by Studioline Entertainment and distributed by the Weinstein Company.
Writers’ Assistant/Script Coordinator at Various TV Series – ABC and FOX Television
May 1, 2004 - November 1, 2007
Duties include editing and proofing scripts for all episodes. On-set responsibilities across hour-long and half-hour series and pilots. Assigned freelance episodes on ABC series Rodney and Life as We Know It.
Writers’/Producers’ Assistant at Sachs Judah Productions
February 1, 2002 - May 1, 2004
Assisted two television writers with development deals at Universal and Touchstone Television. Performed full writers’ assistant duties on four pilots. Assisted with brainstorming and punch-ups. Read and proofed all development scripts.
Production Assistant at E! Entertainment Television
April 1, 2001 - February 1, 2002
Wrote and produced 30-minute shows for the Style Network 'live events' department. Responsibilities also included tape logging, media logging, preparing producers for editing sessions and script writing. Produced voice-over sessions.
Production Assistant at The Steve Harvey Show
February 1, 2001 - April 1, 2001
Assisted producers and writers with day to day running of the show.
Head Writer / Story Editor at LEGO Friends Animated Series
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2025
Head writer for several seasons of animated series. Involved in world building workshops. Developed and wrote short form content for YouTube.
Head of Development / Head Writer at Brat TV
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Developed and wrote new and current series for Brat TV; ran writers’ room; wrote one show per month; part of executive team.
Writer at Molecules
October 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018
Pitched idea and wrote half hour, single camera comedy pilot based on the novel We Are All Made of Molecules.
Writer/Producer at Austin & Ally (Disney Channel)
June 1, 2011 - April 1, 2015
Writer and producer for four seasons on this half hour comedy series. Extensive on-set experience; involved in casting and post production.
Assistant to Executive Producers at Good Luck Charlie (Disney Channel)
July 1, 2010 - June 1, 2011
Assisted executive producers/writers on this half hour show; wrote freelance episode.
Writer at One Way or Another – Disney Plus Pilot
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Pitched idea and wrote half-hour YA pilot based on the novel.
Writer at Country Born – Disney Channel Pilot
October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Pitched idea and wrote original half-hour multi-camera comedy pilot.
Writer at Molecules – Netflix Pilot
October 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018
Pitched idea and wrote half hour, single camera comedy pilot based on the novel We Are All Made of Molecules.
Writer at Nickelodeon Holiday Specials
September 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Wrote for two, hour-long comedy specials.
Writer at Kitchen Chaos – Disney Channel Pilot
July 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Pitched original idea and wrote half hour, multi camera comedy pilot.
Writer / Producer at Austin & Ally – Disney Channel Series
June 1, 2011 - April 1, 2015
Writer and producer for four seasons on this half hour comedy series. Extensive on-set experience. Involved in casting and post production.
Assistant to EPs / Freelance Writer at Good Luck Charlie – Disney Channel Series
July 1, 2010 - June 1, 2011
Assist Executive producers/writers; wrote freelance episode.
Writers’ Assistant / Script Coordinator at ABC & FOX Television (Various TV Series)
May 1, 2004 - November 1, 2007
Duties include editing and proofing scripts; daily distribution of scripts to cast and crew; taking notes and performing script changes in the writers’ room. Assigned freelance episodes on ABC series Rodney and Life as We Know It.

Education

Professional Program in Screenwriting / Advanced Professional Program in Screenwriting at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Bachelor of Science at Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism (Broadcast); Double major in African History
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Professional Program in Screenwriting / Advanced Professional Program in Screenwriting at UCLA
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Bachelor of Science at Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism (Broadcast)
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Professional Program in Screenwriting / Advanced Professional Program in Screenwriting at UCLA
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Journalism (Broadcast), Double Major in African History at Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other