Hello! I'm Sayla U'Ilani Whalen, a film and television development professional with a knack for script coverage, research, and collaborative content strategy. I thrive in fast-paced production environments, coordinating multi-party communications and supporting creative teams from development through distribution. I’m passionate about telling compelling stories and elevating projects through thoughtful scripting, social media promotion, and meticulous organization. I've built experience across production companies in Los Angeles, handling everything from talent coordination to IP research while maintaining confidentiality and a proactive team mindset. I’m eager to continue growing as a creator and connector in the industry, bringing strong communication, project management, and storytelling skills to each new challenge.

Sayla U'Ilani Whalen

Hello! I'm Sayla U'Ilani Whalen, a film and television development professional with a knack for script coverage, research, and collaborative content strategy. I thrive in fast-paced production environments, coordinating multi-party communications and supporting creative teams from development through distribution. I’m passionate about telling compelling stories and elevating projects through thoughtful scripting, social media promotion, and meticulous organization. I've built experience across production companies in Los Angeles, handling everything from talent coordination to IP research while maintaining confidentiality and a proactive team mindset. I’m eager to continue growing as a creator and connector in the industry, bringing strong communication, project management, and storytelling skills to each new challenge.

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Hello! I’m Sayla U’Ilani Whalen, a film and television development professional with a knack for script coverage, research, and collaborative content strategy. I thrive in fast-paced production environments, coordinating multi-party communications and supporting creative teams from development through distribution. I’m passionate about telling compelling stories and elevating projects through thoughtful scripting, social media promotion, and meticulous organization.

I’ve built experience across production companies in Los Angeles, handling everything from talent coordination to IP research while maintaining confidentiality and a proactive team mindset. I’m eager to continue growing as a creator and connector in the industry, bringing strong communication, project management, and storytelling skills to each new challenge.

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Work Experience

Creative Development Intern at Hanelle Culpepper
October 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Provide comprehensive script coverage for feature films and one-hour television pilots; document pre-production meetings and conduct research to support promotional content strategy; develop and execute social media campaigns for the feature film Red, White, and Blue across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube; coordinate schedules for collaborating filmmakers and manage multi-party communications; edit interviews in Resolve, including color correction, transitioning, and final export for distribution.
Casting Assistant - Project Based at ABL Casting
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Curated audition side selections through detailed script analysis; compiled comprehensive actor lists for multiple roles and conducted availability checks; organized talent databases in Breakdown Services, categorized by performer and representation.
Executive Assistant at Pratt Enterprises
August 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Managed multimedia heavy calendars and rolling a heavy volume of calls; coordinated domestic and international travel bookings and accommodations; scheduled meetings, documented minutes and action items, and project milestone progress; conducted intellectual property research across multiple media formats; maintained strict confidentiality protocols while handling sensitive production materials.
Creative Development Intern at Sixth Sense Productions
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Delivered script coverage and conducted research for scripted and unscripted content development; completed administrative operations including scheduling, communications, and meeting notes; arranged crew and cast options for projects in development.

Education

BFA, Filmmaking at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Women in Media Developing Filmmaker Fellowship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
Emerging Filmmaker Award - Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival
January 1, 2025 - March 6, 2026
Best Student Short Film Award - Love Wins International Festival
January 1, 2025 - March 6, 2026
Dreammakers and Risktakers Honoree
January 1, 2018 - March 6, 2026
Emerging Filmmaker Nomination - Festival De Cannes
January 1, 2017 - March 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment