Glenda

Filmmaker / Development & Script Consultant

Self • Freiberufler

Apr 2016 - Present • 10 yrs 4 mos

Writer-director and freelance development consultant with nearly two decades of experience spanning studio development, independent production, and executive-level story consulting. Wrote, produced, and directed two award-recognized short films — Yanantin and 5013 — both selected for festival competition and honored for their distinctive voice and craft. Current feature REBEL, an original supernatural horror project, is in active development and competition submission. Consulting work spans script coverage and analysis, ghostwriting, page-one rewrites, and producer-facing development strategy — grounded in a career that has included senior roles at major studios and production companies. Brings a rare combination of creative instinct and executive acumen to every project.

Acquistions & Development

Universal Pictures / Focus Features

Nov 2015 - Apr 2016 • 5 mos

Served as a key creative and operational resource within the Acquisitions & Development division, supporting senior executives in identifying, evaluating, and developing feature film and television projects from pitch through production. Worked across the full development pipeline — from script coverage and story analysis to rights acquisitions and talent relationships — contributing to a slate that spanned wide-release studio fare and prestige arthouse titles under the Focus Features label.

Creative Executive

Pinewood Studios - Dominican Republic

Jan 2014 - Aug 2015 • 1 yr 7 mos

Oversaw creative development and production strategy for international film and television projects, guiding material from initial concept through greenlight-ready packages. Provided in-depth script coverage, story analysis, and development notes to strengthen narrative structure and align projects with studio objectives. Collaborated with writers, directors, and producers to shape voice-driven material across genres. Facilitated local and international co-productions, building partnerships with talent, creative teams, and distribution stakeholders across markets. Served as a key creative liaison between production leadership and external collaborators, ensuring cohesive vision from development through pre-production