Hi, I'm David Aguilar, a writer and producer focused on storytelling for TV and film. My credits include MATLOCK (CBS), S.W.A.T. (CBS), and FDR (History Channel), where I contributed as a staff writer, co-writer, and story producer across multi-episode arcs. I love developing characters and weaving real-world history into engaging serialized stories, collaborating with networks, producers, and fellow writers from concept to production. I've built a track record through mentorships and leadership programs—Paramount Writers' Mentoring Program, CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge, and NHMC's TV Writers Program—helping break into staffing and deliver strong pilots and episodes. My background also spans producing and stage management at Civic Center Studios and Creative Compound, giving me hands-on experience across development, production, and post. I'm always excited to collaborate with teams to bring ambitious ideas to life.

David Aguilar

Hi, I'm David Aguilar, a writer and producer focused on storytelling for TV and film. My credits include MATLOCK (CBS), S.W.A.T. (CBS), and FDR (History Channel), where I contributed as a staff writer, co-writer, and story producer across multi-episode arcs. I love developing characters and weaving real-world history into engaging serialized stories, collaborating with networks, producers, and fellow writers from concept to production. I've built a track record through mentorships and leadership programs—Paramount Writers' Mentoring Program, CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge, and NHMC's TV Writers Program—helping break into staffing and deliver strong pilots and episodes. My background also spans producing and stage management at Civic Center Studios and Creative Compound, giving me hands-on experience across development, production, and post. I'm always excited to collaborate with teams to bring ambitious ideas to life.

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Hi, I’m David Aguilar, a writer and producer focused on storytelling for TV and film. My credits include MATLOCK (CBS), S.W.A.T. (CBS), and FDR (History Channel), where I contributed as a staff writer, co-writer, and story producer across multi-episode arcs. I love developing characters and weaving real-world history into engaging serialized stories, collaborating with networks, producers, and fellow writers from concept to production.

I’ve built a track record through mentorships and leadership programs—Paramount Writers’ Mentoring Program, CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge, and NHMC’s TV Writers Program—helping break into staffing and deliver strong pilots and episodes. My background also spans producing and stage management at Civic Center Studios and Creative Compound, giving me hands-on experience across development, production, and post. I’m always excited to collaborate with teams to bring ambitious ideas to life.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Staff Writer at MATLOCK (CBS)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Season 1, 18 episodes. Co-Writer Ep #112, "This is That Moment"
Staff Writer at S.W.A.T. (CBS)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Season 6, 22 episodes. Co-Writer Ep #613, “Lion’s Share”
Screenwriter/Story Producer at FDR (HISTORY CHANNEL)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
3-part mini-series. Writer Ep #3, "Arsenal of Democracy"
Mentor at Paramount Writers’ Mentoring Program
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Eight-month mentorship program focused on TV staffing.
Screenwriter at CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
To The Letter, animated short film, Grand Prize Winner
Writers Program Fellow at National Hispanic Media Coalition – TV Writers Program
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Annual fellowship in association with Disney and NBC.
Writers’ Room Assistant at Absentia (Prime)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Season 3, 10 episodes.
Screenwriter at Moonlight Malecón
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Short script optioned by Alan Jacobs, Archer Entertainment Group.
Screenwriter at Trespassers
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Feature script commissioned by Alex Rivera, Pueblo Sight & Sound Inc.
Screenwriter at Clandestino
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Feature script commissioned by Richard Goldgewicht, RG Films.
Stage Manager at Civic Center Studios
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Full-service production studio
Story Producer at Civic Center Studios
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Industrial videos
Production Manager at Creative Compound
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Advertising Agency
Web Producer at CESAR MILLAN, INC
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Dog Behaviorist videos
Segment Producer at Reelz Channel “Dailies”
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Entertainment News
Coordinating Producer at Reelz Channel “Dailies”
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Overnight Manager
Assistant to Producer at Walkout (HBO)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Robert M. Young
High School Teacher at Bell Gardens High School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Taught high school (later transitioned to film/TV writing)
Private Investigator at John Brown & Associates
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Private investigator

Education

Bachelor of Arts – Film & Television Production at University of California, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026

Qualifications

NALIP – Latino Lens TV Writers Workshop
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026
Film Independent – Screenwriters Lab & Project Involve
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026
WGA TV Academy Short Film Awards
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026
CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge – Grand Prize
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education