Matilda Shaw

Senior Professional Screenwriter

Independent / Freelance Screenwriter • Self-employed

Jan 2026 - Present • 4 mos

Job history and achievements I am a seasoned professional screenwriter specializing in high-impact, commercially viable film and television scripts. With several years of hands-on experience in the film and entertainment space, I have successfully written and developed feature films, short films, TV pilots, and web series scripts for producers, studios, YouTube creators, and independent filmmakers worldwide. My expertise lies in transforming raw ideas into compelling, emotionally engaging screenplays that meet industry standards such as three-act structure, proper pacing, and professional formatting. I have delivered numerous production-ready scripts across genres including drama, thriller, romance, horror, comedy, and action. Many of my scripts have been used for film pitches, competitions, table reads, and active production pipelines. I bring advanced strengths in story architecture, character psychology, dialogue realism, and cinematic pacing. Beyond writing, I provide script doctoring, rewrites, beat sheet development, logline creation, and in-depth screenplay coverage to help clients elevate their projects to a professional level. Clients value my ability to quickly understand their creative vision and translate it into a polished screenplay that is both artistically strong and market-aware. I maintain strict confidentiality, meet tight deadlines, and communicate clearly throughout every stage of development. My consistent delivery of high-quality work has resulted in strong client retention and repeat collaborations. I continuously study evolving film market trends and screenplay standards to ensure every project I handle is competitive, compelling, and ready for the global screen market.

Professional Screenwriter

Netflix • Self-employed

Jan 2026 - Present • 4 mos

Job history and achievements Worked as a contract screenwriter contributing to development-stage film and series projects, collaborating with creative teams to craft compelling, market-ready scripts aligned with global streaming standards. During this period, I supported story development, script polishing, and dialogue enhancement for projects targeting international audiences. My responsibilities included developing original screenplay concepts, strengthening narrative structure, refining character arcs, and ensuring professional screenplay formatting suitable for production pipelines. I worked closely with producers and development executives, incorporating feedback efficiently while maintaining strong storytelling integrity and audience engagement. I successfully delivered multiple high-quality scripts and rewrites under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong adaptability across genres including drama, thriller, romance, and limited series formats. My contributions helped elevate project pitch readiness and improve script clarity for production consideration. Through this experience, I deepened my expertise in streaming-era storytelling, binge-worthy episode structuring, and commercially viable screenplay development. I maintained strict confidentiality and professional communication throughout all collaborations.