I am a filmmaker and screenwriter with a passion for magical realism, adaptation, and character-driven storytelling. Over the past decade I have written scripts for feature films and TV pilots, created original series, and collaborated with producers and fellow writers to bring stories from page to screen. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring students in screenwriting and storytelling. My work has earned honors from the Austin Film Festival, UCLA's programs, and fellowships, and I have had the privilege of working with industry professionals ranging from indie filmmakers to major studios. I am always seeking opportunities to develop compelling narratives for film and television and to share knowledge through teaching.

Eric Edward Glawe

I am a filmmaker and screenwriter with a passion for magical realism, adaptation, and character-driven storytelling. Over the past decade I have written scripts for feature films and TV pilots, created original series, and collaborated with producers and fellow writers to bring stories from page to screen. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring students in screenwriting and storytelling. My work has earned honors from the Austin Film Festival, UCLA's programs, and fellowships, and I have had the privilege of working with industry professionals ranging from indie filmmakers to major studios. I am always seeking opportunities to develop compelling narratives for film and television and to share knowledge through teaching.

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I am a filmmaker and screenwriter with a passion for magical realism, adaptation, and character-driven storytelling. Over the past decade I have written scripts for feature films and TV pilots, created original series, and collaborated with producers and fellow writers to bring stories from page to screen. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring students in screenwriting and storytelling.

My work has earned honors from the Austin Film Festival, UCLA’s programs, and fellowships, and I have had the privilege of working with industry professionals ranging from indie filmmakers to major studios. I am always seeking opportunities to develop compelling narratives for film and television and to share knowledge through teaching.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Operations Professional / Branch Ambassador at Tiffany & Co.; South Coast Plaza
January 1, 2019 - Present
Responsible for sales floor organization, standardization of store operations, receiving and processing merchandise and orders, assisting Client Advisors and maintaining back-of-house operations to ensure smooth store functions.
Adjunct Professor at Winthrop University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Teaching Screenwriting, Cinematography, Fundamentals, Capstone; structure and formatting of screenplays, storytelling, film history, and guiding students to shoot and create a short film.
Creator/Writer/Director/Producer at Salem High
October 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Original Independent TV Series Pilot; Shot from October 2018 – May 2019.

Education

MFA in Screenwriting at UCLA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
BA in Theatre with Ancient History Minor at Millikin University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Austin Film Festival – Reader/Coverage
January 1, 2021 - March 26, 2026
UCLA Television and Film Production Fund
January 1, 2017 - March 26, 2026
O’Neal Fellowship in Screenwriting
January 1, 2017 - March 26, 2026
Carl David Memorial Fellowship in Screenwriting
January 1, 2017 - March 26, 2026
Filmmatic TV Pilot Competition – Season 9 Winner
January 1, 2024 - March 26, 2026
Austin Film Festival – Second Rounder (Small World)
January 1, 2017 - March 26, 2026
Table Read My Screenplay Competition – Semifinalist (New Orleans)
January 1, 2017 - March 26, 2026
Screencraft Horror Screenplay Competition – Semifinalist (The Colony)
January 1, 2015 - March 26, 2026
Austin Film Festival – Second Rounder in Screenwriting for Small World
January 1, 2017 - March 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education