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Hi, I’m Ioannis ‘Yanni’ Skiotes. I’m an award-winning screenwriter with 64 scripts across features, adaptations, shorts, plays, and series. My work has led to 19 sales and 1 option, and I produced and directed the documentary When Legends Meet, which featured the Latin Grammy winners El Gran Combo and Secreto of Tumba La Casa fame. I was selected for the First Annual Sundance Independent Producer’s Conference.
In addition to writing, I’ve taught screenwriting online and in person at Scottsdale Community College and Grand Canyon University, and I’ve critiqued well over 1,000 scripts with a three-pass method focusing on formatting, exposition, and three-act structure. I’m passionate about helping writers understand story craft and translate strong ideas into production-ready scripts.
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Work Experience
Owner / Screenwriter / Producer at Yanni Enterprises Inc.
January 1, 2004 - PresentFounded and lead a multi-service screenwriting and production outfit. Wrote 64 scripts with 19 sales and one option. Produced, directed, and co-wrote the rokumentary When Legends Meet featuring El Gran Combo and Secreto of Tumba La Casa; secured three distribution agreements and became the first Arizona producer to produce a concert film on two Latin megastars. Served as Original Writer, Write-For-Hire, and Ghostwriter across features, adaptations, shorts, plays, series, rokumentary, documentary, rewrites, and infomercials. Notable projects include Joliet, Blue Rose, If Loving You Is Wrong, American Cutie, Last Sacrifice, and Beneath The Stairs rewrites that aided production; Boulevard Of Broken Dreams won Phoenix Comicon Best Fan Film Script; pursued Disney-DreamWorks adaptation of The Survivor for a co-production.
Screenwriter at Impulse & Indigo Prods.
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000Wrote four feature scripts for Impulse & Indigo Prods. during 1998–2000.
Script Analyst at Independent Script Analyst
January 1, 1996 - PresentIndependent script analysis and remote teaching from Screenwriting Kept Simple. Critique features, shorts, and series episodes using a three-pass method (Formatting, Expo & Dialogue, Three-Act Structure).
Script Analyst at Hollywood Script Analysis
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1996Critiqued over 1,000 features using three-pass method focusing on formatting, exposition, and three-act structure.
Adjunct Screenwriting Instructor at Grand Canyon University
January 1, 2023 - PresentTeaching courses in Visual Storytelling, Screenwriting I, Character Screenplay, and Genre Screenplay.
Adjunct Screenwriting Instructor at Scottsdale Community College
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013Taught screenwriting as adjunct instructor.
Screenwriting & Business Teacher at Phoenix Union High School District
January 1, 2006 - PresentDelivered instruction in screenwriting and business.
Film Program Developer / Instructor at Summit High School / Leona Group
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005Developed and taught Film Program including Screenwriting, Producing, and Editing.
Screenwriting Class Instructor at City Of Phoenix / Recreation Programs
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Led screenwriting class for community participants.
Screenwriting Course Instructor at AZ Screenwriters Association
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Delivered a 12-session screenwriting course.
Screenwriter / Founder at Yanni Enterprises Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
January 1, 2004 - PresentWrote 64 scripts (19 sales, 1 option). Produced, directed, and wrote the rokumentary When Legends Meet featuring El Gran Combo and Secreto; first AZ producer to make a concert film on two Latin music megastars. Also did write-for-hire, ghostwriting, rewrites, training seminars, and infomercials across features, shorts, plays, series, rokumentaries, and documentaries.
Screenwriter at Impulse & Indigo Prods., LA, CA
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000Wrote 4 feature scripts and contributed as a writer on various projects for production.
Script Analyst at Independent Script Analyst, Scottsdale, AZ
January 1, 1996 - PresentScript analysis and remote teaching from 'Screenwriting Kept Simple'; critiqued features, shorts, and series using a three-pass method.
Script Analyst at Hollywood Script Analysis, Hollywood, CA
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1996Critiqued over 1000 features using a three-pass method: Formatting, Expo & Dialogue, Three Act Structure.
Film Instructor at Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
January 1, 2023 - PresentAdjunct Screenwriting Instructor (2023 - Present).
Adjunct Screenwriting Instructor at Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, AZ
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013Taught Screenwriting; contributed to curriculum and student development.
Screenwriting & Business Teacher at Phoenix Union High School District, Phoenix, AZ
January 1, 2006 - PresentScreenwriting & Business teaching; program development and student mentorship.
Film Program Developer at Summit High School / Leona Group, Phoenix, AZ
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005Developed and taught Film Program including Screenwriting, Producing, Editing.
Screenwriting Class Instructor at City Of Phoenix/Recreation Programs, Phoenix, AZ
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Led Screenwriting classes for community programs.
Instructor at AZ Screenwriters Association, Phoenix, AZ
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 200512-session Screenwriting Course.
Screenwriter at Yanni Enterprises Inc.
January 1, 2004 - PresentWrote 64 scripts (4 for renowned studios); 19 sold; 1 option. Produced, directed, and wrote the rokumentary When Legends Meet featuring El Gran Combo and Secreto; first AZ producer to make a concert film on two Latin music megastars; engaged in write-for-hire, ghostwriting, rewrites, training seminars, and infomercials.
Screenwriting Class Instructor at City Of Phoenix/Recreation Programs
January 1, 2008 - PresentLed Screenwriting classes for community programs.
Instructor at AZ Screenwriters Association
January 1, 2005 - Present12 Session Screenwriting Course.
Screenwriter / Instructor at City Of Phoenix/Recreation Programs
January 1, 2008 - PresentScreenwriting Class instructor (2008).
Education
Master’s Degree in Screenwriting at Hollywood Script Writing Institute
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems at Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Bachelor of Science in Marketing at Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Associate of Science in Computer Science at Joliet Junior College
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Accredited Advanced Graduate (Master’s) at Hollywood Script Writing Institute, Hollywood, CA
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026Master’s Degree (Accredited Advanced Graduate) at Hollywood Script Writing Institute
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026Advanced Graduate (Master’s Degree) in Screenwriting at Hollywood Script Writing Institute, LA, CA
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026Bachelor of Science in Marketing at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026Associate of Science in Computer Science at Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Screenwriting
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Accredited Advanced Graduate in Screenwriting, Hollywood Scriptwriting Institute
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Selected to 1st Annual Sundance Independent Producer's Conference
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026Accredited Advanced Graduate (Master’s) - Hollywood Script Writing Institute
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026Selected to 1st Annual Sundance Independent Producer's Conference
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026Master’s Degree (Accredited Advanced Graduate)
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026Hollywood Script Writing Institute – Advanced Graduate (Master’s Degree) in Screenwriting
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026First Annual Sundance Independent Producer's Conference – Selected Participant
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
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