I am a screenwriter from the Midwest currently based in Los Angeles. I have a strong passion for the thriller and horror genres. I've been writing and producing my own projects from childhood all the way through my undergraduate education at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where I majored in both journalism and film. After working as a film teacher and a content coordinator for a year, I decided to further refine my screenwriting skills. I was accepted at UCLA where I recently received my MFA in Screenwriting. I encourage you to check out some of my work on my portfolio site: zackhohenstein.com. I'd love to have a conversation to see if I can be the right fit for your project. Thanks, - Zack…

Zack Hohenstein

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I am a screenwriter from the Midwest currently based in Los Angeles. I have a strong passion for the thriller and horror genres. I've been writing and producing my own projects from childhood all the way through my undergraduate education at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where I majored in both journalism and film. After working as a film teacher and a content coordinator for a year, I decided to further refine my screenwriting skills. I was accepted at UCLA where I recently received my MFA in Screenwriting. I encourage you to check out some of my work on my portfolio site: zackhohenstein.com. I'd love to have a conversation to see if I can be the right fit for your project. Thanks, - Zack…

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I am a screenwriter from the Midwest currently based in Los Angeles. I have a strong passion for the thriller and horror genres. I’ve been writing and producing my own projects from childhood all the way through my undergraduate education at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where I majored in both journalism and film.
After working as a film teacher and a content coordinator for a year, I decided to further refine my screenwriting skills. I was accepted at UCLA where I recently received my MFA in Screenwriting. I encourage you to check out some of my work on my portfolio site: zackhohenstein.com.
I’d love to have a conversation to see if I can be the right fit for your project.

Thanks,

  • Zack
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Instructional Assistant at Grandview Elementary
October 1, 2025 - Present
Monitors and records daily data relating to students with special needs; assists teachers in classroom management and related tasks.
Development Intern/Assistant at Marmont Lane Entertainment
September 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Assisted in the screenwriting process; provided development notes to early-stage film projects.
Content Editing Coordinator at Wolters Kluwer
March 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Edited and formatted critical content for LexiComp and Drug Facts and Comparisons; collaborated cross-functionally with medical experts and other team members to maintain editorial standards.
Teacher/Faculty at Lutheran High School North
August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Spearheaded the first-ever film education curriculum at the school for two respective age groups; instructed the film course as well as various other classes in a substitute role.
Digital Director at MUTV
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021
Led and managed an executive team of 8 department heads, ensuring the success of Mizzou’s TV faction of student media broadcast to over 33,000 undergraduates; pitched, edited, and promoted over 100 on-air entertainment segments and articles for staffers to execute.

Education

Master of Fine Arts, Screenwriting for Film at University of California – Los Angeles
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Journalism at University of Missouri - Columbia
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts and Science, Film at University of Missouri - Columbia
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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