Savannah Abrishamchian

Bachelor's

English

Monkeypaw Productions

Development Coordinator TV Film AND Special Projects

- Spearheaded the inception of Monkeypaw's first Black Horror Anthology Out There Screaming with the VP of IP & Acquisitions and the Director of Communications & Special Projects earning a place on The New York Times Best Seller list and Barnes & Noble's Best - Books of 2023, and more - Actively meets with Managers, Agents, Executives, and industry creatives to grow and nurture relationships, future partnerships, and projects for pursuit - Oversees and consolidates project materials, auspices, timelines/calendars, and beyond across various platforms including Google - Drive, Slack, Asana, and Airtable - Leads the Development team's weekly meeting, followed by weekly recaps of consolidated feedback, highlighted samples, and project - Evaluates quality of submissions and offers independent feedback, and feedback on behalf of the team when necessary - Works closely with Writers, Showrunners, Producers, Directors, and Execs throughout the creative process including, but not limited to reading and sharing notes on outlines, treatments/decks, pitches, drafts, and cuts - Completes timely avail checks and pitches projects to respective Managers, Agents, Execs, and creatives to fulfill mandates and packaging needs - Covers festivals as needed, such as Beyond Fest and CAA's Moebius, for creative discovery and acquisition opportunities - Composes, maintains, and distributes project communications, confidential documents, formal materials, submissions, and grids - Serves as an Intern Manager, providing training and mentorship for aspiring filmmakers and executives in Undergraduate & Graduate