I'm Olena Chepurna, an award-winning screenwriter and story consultant with a background in literature, translation, and language education. I create original cinematic IP designed for film franchises, series, and cross-media storytelling, and I'm the author of two original trilogies and multiple feature-length screenplays. I specialize in screenplay development, story analysis, and narrative structure, with a strong focus on emotional storytelling, psychological depth, and scalable story worlds. I'm also the founder of an English language school and creator of film-based learning programs, combining storytelling, education, and visual media. As Head of Jury for Super Short Scripts at the Chicago Script Awards, I evaluate international screenplays across genres and contribute to the selection process.…

Olena Chepurna

I'm Olena Chepurna, an award-winning screenwriter and story consultant with a background in literature, translation, and language education. I create original cinematic IP designed for film franchises, series, and cross-media storytelling, and I'm the author of two original trilogies and multiple feature-length screenplays. I specialize in screenplay development, story analysis, and narrative structure, with a strong focus on emotional storytelling, psychological depth, and scalable story worlds. I'm also the founder of an English language school and creator of film-based learning programs, combining storytelling, education, and visual media. As Head of Jury for Super Short Scripts at the Chicago Script Awards, I evaluate international screenplays across genres and contribute to the selection process.…

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I’m Olena Chepurna, an award-winning screenwriter and story consultant with a background in literature, translation, and language education. I create original cinematic IP designed for film franchises, series, and cross-media storytelling, and I’m the author of two original trilogies and multiple feature-length screenplays.

I specialize in screenplay development, story analysis, and narrative structure, with a strong focus on emotional storytelling, psychological depth, and scalable story worlds. I’m also the founder of an English language school and creator of film-based learning programs, combining storytelling, education, and visual media. As Head of Jury for Super Short Scripts at the Chicago Script Awards, I evaluate international screenplays across genres and contribute to the selection process.

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Language

English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Jury, Super Short Scripts at Chicago Script Awards
March 1, 2024 - Present
Evaluating submitted screenplays across multiple genres; analyzing story structure, character development, dialogue, and overall narrative impact; providing professional feedback and contributing to the selection process
Freelance Screenwriter & Story Consultant at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Develop original feature screenplays and franchise concepts; provide screenplay coverage and story analysis; collaborate with writers on script development and structure; design story worlds for long-term scalability and franchise potential
Copywriter at International Art & Travel Festival (Kharkiv)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Wrote promotional copy, marketing materials for festival campaigns and communications
Founder & CEO at English Language School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2024
Built and scaled a language school; developed an original teaching methodology based on films and storytelling; created educational programs, courses, and materials
Receptionist at Marriott Hotel (Kansas City, USA)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Front desk duties, guest services and administrative support
Technical Translator & Corporate English Teacher at Various (Contract)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Provided translation and language training in corporate and technical contexts

Education

Master’s Degree in Philology (Translation: English & German) at National Technical University 'Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute'
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

Screenwriting, Creative Storytelling, and Novel Writing
January 1, 2024 - April 11, 2026
Introduction to Screenwriting
January 1, 2023 - April 11, 2026
Screenwriting Course (Scenarist UA)
January 1, 2021 - April 11, 2026
TV Presenters and Journalists Course
January 1, 2021 - April 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality
    CHRISTMAS IN THE DESERT

    Genre: Animated Family Adventure

    Tagline: Two worlds. One Christmas.

    Logline:
    In a magical desert world, a small cactus dreams of Christmas and sets out on a journey that transforms an entire community.

    Status: Complete
    Franchise potential: High

    THE BLACK MASK

    Genre: Sci-Fi / Drama

    Tagline: The truth has never meant to be seen.

    Logline:
    In a dystopian world where identity is controlled through mandatory masks, a man discovers evidence of a different reality and begins a dangerous search for the truth.

    Status: Complete
    Franchise potential: High

    BATIAL

    Genre: Psychological Drama (Female-Centered)

    Tagline: Some depths don’t kill you. They transform you

    Logline:
    After a student dies during her diving lesson, a former swimming champion faces trial and a collapsing marriage while her son’s autism forces her to confront overwhelming guilt and severe depression.

    Status: Complete

    NAKED LOVE

    Genre: Psychological Drama (Female-Centered) Tagline: You can change your life. But not your past.

    Logline:
    A former adult film actress reinvents herself as a director and fights to be taken seriously in an industry that refuses to forget her past.

    Status: Complete

    WISH GRANTING FACTORY

    Genre: Fantasy / Family Adventure

    Tagline: Every wish has a cost.

    Logline:
    A teenager discovers a hidden system that controls human wishes and must fix a dangerous mistake before reality begins to collapse.

    Status: Complete
    Franchise potential: High (expandable story world)

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