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Hi, I’m Briggs Hatton. I’m a writer, story analyst, and TV production professional who loves breaking down story structure, perfecting character, and shaping ideas into compelling, surprising, original scripts. I’ve spent years in TV writers’ rooms, on script development teams, and writing ad campaigns for major entertainment clients.
Experience Level
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Work Experience
Playwright at PlayGround – LA Theater’s Writers Pool
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024Five-season Company Member, developed dozens of original 10-minute plays for monthly readings; honored with Best of Playground 2022 (awarded to 6 of ~200 plays).
Advertising Copywriter at Lindeman & Associates Advertising
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Spearheaded, ideated, developed and wrote creative campaigns for entertainment clients (Netflix, Amazon, Universal, Hulu, FX, Paramount, etc.); Keeper of the Story, reading and summarizing scripts for multiple design teams.
Story Analyst / Semifinalist Contest Judge at Austin Film Festival
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Read and assessed features, TV pilots, shorts, and plays across genres as a Semifinalist Judge for national Writers Competition & Film Festival.
TV Writer at Tantrum Jesus
December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021Contracted to story-break and write an original animated TV pilot for development.
TV Production Researcher at "The Misery Index" (Game Show)
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020Researched, analyzed, catalogued, and pitched extensive media clips and concepts to Executive Producers, developing competition segments for a TBS comedy game show.
Story Analyst / Developmental Reader at Miramax Films
April 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018Read weekly feature scripts, pilots, and manuscripts; crafted in-depth story analyses for development and acquisitions.
Story Analyst / Developmental Reader at Entertainment One
August 1, 2016 - November 1, 2018Read weekly feature scripts, pilots, and manuscripts across genres; crafted in-depth story analysis for development and acquisitions.
Writers’ Assistant at NBC’s Community
June 1, 2013 - May 1, 2015Wrote Episode 612 “Wedding Videography”; daily in-room outlines, script documents; story-breaking and joke pitching with Showrunners.
Playwright at Atlantic Theater Company (commission)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Commissioned playwright in multiple projects.
Story Analyst / Contest Judge at Academy Nicholl Fellowship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Selected to judge as part of the Nicholl Fellowships competition.
Director & Playwright at Northwestern Alumni Showcase
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Directed and wrote pieces for Northwestern Alumni Showcase performances.
Director & Playwright at Northwestern Alumni Showcase
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Directed and wrote pieces for Northwestern Alumni Showcase performances.
Playwright at The Fugitive Kind Theater (commission)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Commissioned playwright for theater productions.
Education
Master of Arts, Humanities (Literature) at University of Chicago
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing & Theater at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
Experience Level
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