Minoti's Resume
Peppermint Pictures
FILM & TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
The Hunted (2020), Investigation Discovery
Co-wrote episode outlines for all 6 episodes of a limited true crime series.
PITCH DECK DESIGNER
Confidential James Franco Project (2020), Ramona Films
Designed 20 page pitch deck for scripted series.
Karga 7 Pictures
CREDITS FOR UNSCRIPTED AND SCRIPTED TELEVISION
DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER.
Film & TV Development (2017-2019), Staff Position
Story development, writing, research and pitch deck design for scripted and unscripted television shows, including Contact (Discovery), Legends of the Lost with Megan Fox (Travel), Mission Declassified (Travel), Unexplained & Unexplored (Science Channel), and Rise of Empires: Ottomans (Netflix).
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Hunting Hitler (2018), History Channel
Co-wrote episode outlines for 6 out of 8 episodes.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
JFK Declassified: Tracking Oswald (2017), History Channel
Research and development assistance on "The New Files".
Prophecy Girl Films
FILM & TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT CREDITS FOR NARRATIVE AND DOCUMENTARY SHORTS, FEATURES & SERIES
TELEPLAY WRITER
Oubliette: A Forgotten Little Place (2017), Television Pilot, Independent.
Wrote the pilot based on the book by Vanta M. Black for Black Chateau Enterprises.
WRITER/PRODUCER
Abducted (2016), Narrative Short, Independent.
Wrote and produced film for Prophecy Girl Films. This film premiered at the IndieWise Festival in Miami and was accepted into several festivals in the US.
WRITER
The Gym (2015), Television Pilot, Independent.
Commissioned to write half-hour comedy pilot for Vigilants Entertainment.
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
My Guardian Angel (2015/17), Narrative Short, Independent.
Story development, marketing and publicity consultant for Vigilants Entertainment. This film was accepted into several festivals in Europe including the
Festival de Cannes Short Film Corner.
PUBLICITY CONSULTANT
Doris (2015), Narrative Short, Independent.
Distribution, marketing and publicity consultant for Endless Media LLC. This film was accepted into 40 festivals around the world.
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT/MUSIC PRODUCER
Let Them Eat Cake (2015), Documentary Feature, Amazon Prime
Screened at 30+ festivals worldwide, was selected to be screened at the WGA, and won a Prestige Gold Award for Best Music.
CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Being Independent (2014-2015), Docuseries, Viva Germany
Produces series for EDA Films & Prophecy Girl Films.
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Dispossessed (2014), Narrative Short, Independent.
Story development and marketing and publicity consultant for Vigilants Entertainment. This film has been shown in over 15 festivals in the United States.
WRITER
Stones (2014), Narrative Short, Independent
Short film was selected at 15+ film festivals around the world.
WRITER
3 Orbs Of Light (2013), TV Pilot, Independent.
Wrote the television version of the pilot, based on the web series created by PKM Images & The POW Girl Productions.
PRODUCER
R.I.P (2012), Short Film, Independent.
Produced short film for Lang Productions.
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POST-PRODUCTION AND OUTREACH ON EMMY NOMINATED DOCUMENTARY FILM
POST PRODUCTION RESEARCHER
American Winter (2013), Documentary, HBO
Tracking screening requests, transcribing footage, putting together crowdfunding campaigns, social media marketing, and designing marketing materials.
International Documentary Association
EVENT PRODUCING WORK
TALENT HANDLER
IDA Documentary Awards (Dec 2015)
Talent handling for Bob Odenkirk, Kristin Davis, Kathryn Bigelow, Colin Hanks and more.
SERIES PRODUCER
IDA Screening Series (2013, 2014, 2015)
Producing documentary screenings of Award-winning films from studios like Netflix, Sony, WB and more.
EVENT PRODUCER
DocuDay LA (2013, 2014, 2015)
Oscar® nominee screenings at the WGA Theater
MEDIA COORDINATOR
Getting REAL Conference (2014)
Handled media and clip reels for panelists
PROGRAM & EVENTS COORDINATOR (Staff Position)
IDA Documentary Awards (Dec 2013, Dec 2014)
Fellowship & Lab Placements
CBS Writers Mentoring Program - Fellow (2019-2020)
For: Killing Me Softly. TV Pilot and Agents of SHIELD, Forget & Forgive. TV Spec
CAPE New Writers Fellowship - Finalist (2019)
For: XX. TV Pilot.
NBC Writers on the Verge - Semi-Finalist/Top 6% (2018)
For: Outlander - Sons & Daughters. TV Spec
CBS Writers Mentoring Program - Semi-Finalist (2016)
For: Catalyst. TV Pilot and iZombie - Dr. Jekyl and Liv Hyde. TV Spec
Sundance Screenwriters Lab - Second Rounder (2016)
For: Mary Cardileni's Death Day Party. Feature
Other Writing Awards & Showcases
Catalyst Content Festival - Semi-Finalist, TV Drama Category (2019)
For: Catalyst, TV Pilot
HRTS/NYTVF Pilot Competition - Winner, TV Drama Category (2018)
For: Catalyst. TV Pilot
Screencraft's Pilot Launch - Semi-Finalist, Drama (2018)
For: SPARK. TV Pilot
Final Draft's Big Break Screenwriting Contest - Semi-Finalist, Television Drama (2018)
For: XX. TV Pilot
Austin Film Festival - Second Rounder, AMC One-Hour Drama Category (2018)
For: XX. TV Pilot
Breakthrough Reading Series - Selected Writer (April, May, Nov 2018)
For: Catalyst. TV Pilot and The 'D' Word. TV Pilot
ISA’s Emerging Screenwriters - Winner, Top 6 (#4) (2017)
For: Catalyst. TV Pilot
IndieWise Industry BOOST Competition - Finalist (2017)
For: Abducted. Short
Global Life Independent Film Awards - Winner, Silver Medal for Best Short Screenplay (2016),
For: The Associates, Short
New Life Film Festival - Finalist, Top 5 Scripts (2016)
For: The Associates, Short
Hollywood Sky Film Festival - Official Selection (2016)
For: Trust No One, Short
Skyway Film Festival - Finalist, Top 10 (2016)
For: Catalyst. TV Pilot
Creative World Awards - Semi-Finalist, One-Hour Drama Category (2016)
For: The 'D' Word. TV Pilot
Cinevana Hollywood - Winner, Best Teleplay Award (2015)
For: HUNTed. TV Pilot
The Script Lab’s Las Vegas Screenplay Contest - Winner, Best TV Concept (2015)
For: HUNTed. TV Pilot
Courier Awards - Runner-Up, Best Teleplay Award (2014)
For: HUNTed. TV Pilot
Canada International Film Festival - Honorable Mention, Write Bros. Screenplay Competition (2015)
For: HUNTed. TV Pilot
Beverly Hills Film Festival - Official Selection, Screenplay Competition (2014),
For: Realm of the Stones. Feature
California Film Awards - Official Finalist (2014)
For: Realm of the Stones. Feature
Creative World Awards - Semi-Finalist, Drama Feature Category (2014)
For: Realm of the Stones. Feature
Aura Screenwriting Awards - Semi-Finalist (2014)
For: Realm of the Stones. Feature
Boards & Committees
Alliance for Women in Media SoCal (2015-2020)
PAST PRESIDENT/ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Chicks With Scripts (2017-2020)
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
International Writers Awards (2017-2019)
JUDGING COMMITTEE MEMBER
AWM SoCal’s Genii Filmmaker Award (2016-2018)
JUDGING COMMITTEE CHAIR
International Documentary Association’s Limited Series Award (2013-2015)
JUDGING COMMITTEE MEMBER
Other Credits
FOR FILM, TELEVISION, MUSIC & PUBLISHING
Sex and the Cyborg Goddess (2017), Feminist Novel by Alexis Rafael
DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION EDITOR
Sima’s Healthy Indulgence (2017), Health & Wellness Book by Sima Cohen
CREATIVE CONSULTANT
SINGER/SONGWRITER AND PRODUCER on three indie pop albums:
“The Fictional Truth” (2010)
“Secret Garden” (2013)
“Mix It Up” (2015)
Memberships
ATAS (Academy of Television Arts & Sciences)
BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.)
The Recording Academy (The Grammys)
Education
University of Oxford (UK) (2020)
MST IN CREATIVE WRITING
California State University Northridge (2012), Minor in Creative Writing
B.A IN CINEMA & TELEVISION ARTS
Orange Coast College (2010), Certificate in Technical Writing
A.A IN MUSIC THEORY