Beatrice is a screenwriter based in Los Angeles with an MFA in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute and a background in film production from the University of Southern California. Her work focuses on emotionally driven storytelling, complex character dynamics, and subtle psychological tension. She has written multiple feature scripts and television pilots, and currently works as a localization writer, adapting stories for international audiences while preserving emotional authenticity. She is especially drawn to intimate, character-focused narratives.

Bea Trice Yilin Jiang

Beatrice is a screenwriter based in Los Angeles with an MFA in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute and a background in film production from the University of Southern California. Her work focuses on emotionally driven storytelling, complex character dynamics, and subtle psychological tension. She has written multiple feature scripts and television pilots, and currently works as a localization writer, adapting stories for international audiences while preserving emotional authenticity. She is especially drawn to intimate, character-focused narratives.

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Beatrice is a screenwriter based in Los Angeles with an MFA in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute and a background in film production from the University of Southern California. Her work focuses on emotionally driven storytelling, complex character dynamics, and subtle psychological tension. She has written multiple feature scripts and television pilots, and currently works as a localization writer, adapting stories for international audiences while preserving emotional authenticity. She is especially drawn to intimate, character-focused narratives.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Development Intern at Starlight Culture Entertainment Group
August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Read scripts, books and provided bilingual coverage; provided input and project feedback in the creative development process; conducted marketplace and film festival research
Part Time Teacher at Lido Art Center
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Taught an intro to film production summer workshop for 30 young Chinese students
Production Intern at Loop Pictures
November 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Wrote and pitched both commercial stories and visual ideas for brands including Estée Lauder and Vivo; Edited company reels, and film trailers; Managed calendars and schedule meetings, video conferences, and calls; Arranged travel transportation, booked hotel rooms, and prepared itineraries for the production team and clients
Production Intern at Dreamscape Cinema
February 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Provided creative feedback on scripts in active development; Aided in researching and updating grids and lists for pre-production; Assisted with crowdfunding campaigns, including writing the pitch deck, and designing posters
Development Intern at LIC -BCBC
July 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Participated in the documentary development process; Note-taking in brainstorming and project meetings; Pitched original ideas adopted by a project in collaboration with BBC; Translated television scripts from English to Chinese
Development Intern at Illinois Public Media
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018
Conducted documentary marketplace research on funding and distribution; Edited documentaries for Reel Midwest television series; Served as a liaison between IPM and broadcasters, streamers, and cable casters across the nation and around the world
1st Assistant Director/ Associate Producer at Provenance (Emmy-winning TV Series)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
1st Assistant Director/ Associate Producer
Co-writer at 青春有你 3 Commercial Series
March 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Co-writer for commercial series for Mengniu, JD, Vivo
Co-Director at Aggie’s Spirits (Sitcom Pilot)
August 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Co-Director
Writer & Director at Rising Flour (Short Film)
March 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Wrote and directed short film
Writer, Director & Actor at The List (Short Film)
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Writer, director, and actor
Writer, Director & Editor at Jobs (Short Film)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Wrote, directed, and edited short film
Writer & Director at Us (Promotional Short)
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Writer and director
Writer, Director & Editor at French Fries (Short Film)
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
Wrote, directed, and edited short film
Writer, Director & Editor at Juice Box (Short Film)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Wrote, directed, and edited short film

Education

MFA in Screenwriting at American Film Institute
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
BA in Film & TV Production, Minor in Comedy Writing at University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services