Resume

emersonrmorley@gmail.com | 669-600-1201 | www.linkedin.com/in/emerson-morley

 | Los Angeles

EDUCATION

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, DODGE COLLEGE OF FILM & MEDIA ARTS                                                 May 2026 

  • B.F.A. (Screenwriting)

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

CULTURE MACHINE Justin Simian’s Production Company (Dear White People)   Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 

  • Provided script coverage and creative notes for development

  • Assisted with company social media and analyzed engagement data for maximum engagement

EVOKE ENTERTAINMENT formerly Cartel   Jun 2025 - Aug 2025

  • Delivered extensive script coverage at high volume for senior managers

  • Participated in weekly Q&A’s with senior managers to expand knowledge of agency workflow 

  • Observed television staffing meetings, gaining insight into talent packaging and writer placement

DEVELOPMENT INTERN, CHARLES OSOWIK MANAGEMENT   Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Evaluated incoming scripts and provided actionable coverage for prospective clients.

  • Developed story and character feedback for client writers, strengthening project development.  

DEVELOPMENT INTERN, BRAVEMAKER                     Jan 2021 - April 2021

  • Assisted as a social media manager and promoted weekly live shows

  • Communicated effectively with company-wide updates 

PRODUCER, INDEPENDENT SHORT La Ultima Memoria (2022) (approx budget: 12k)           Nov 2022- March 2023 

  • Drafted and managed the film’s budget

  • Screened and Selected at Mamiama Film Festival and Chicago Latino Film Festival 

  • Spearheaded casting and creative development through close communication with the director

WRITER, PRODUCER, LEAD: The Valley (2021) (Run Time: 21 minutes) (approx budget: 14k) 

  • Wrote, participating in casting, logistics, scheduling and performed as lead character

  • Selected at LA Shorts International Film Festival, Montreal Independent Film Festival, Lift-Off Sydney

SCRIPT SUPERVISOR, INDEPENDENT SHORT  The Final Doubt (2021) (approx budget: 20k)     Dec 2021

  • Ensured creative continuity through close analysis of shot composition

  • Enforced script accuracy through scene performance analysis

 STUDENT FILM EXPERIENCE

WRITER: Walden (2024), Golden Boy (2024)

  • Closely developed scripts with student directors to enhance and support their vision in collaboration 

  • Pitched original ideas and characters to student directors and spearheaded development 

SKILLS

  • Microsoft and Google Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Final Draft 12

  •  Meisner Acting Method Trained, Cynthia Bain’s Young Actor Studio private training