Marius Scholtz
Screenwriter
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated Screenwriter with four-year background writing well-developed stories with dynamic characters. Successful at meeting deadlines and adapting stories for television and feature films. Distinguished knowledge of character-driven, grounded genre writing and in-depth research.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Screenwriter
Known Associates Entertainment
Johannesburg
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Wrote a feature film entitled Death of a Whistleblower, currently being shot in South Africa. The film has a distribution deal with Amazon Studios.
- The concept and first draft was written by the director, Ian Gabriel. My initial role on the project was as a reader. The director and producers contacted me after reading my suggestions for improving the draft and thereafter hired me as the screenwriter.
Script Writer
Giant Films
Cape Town
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Researched and developed feature film and commercial treatments in-house for a well known South African production company.
Screenwriter
Inspired Minority Pictures
Cape Town
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Researched topics and ideas for screenplays.
- Developed screenplays and scripts based on production ideas.
- Followed up with production companies on script processing.
- Edited screenplays based on executive feedback.
Education
Master of Arts - Screenwriting
National Film And Television School
Beaconsfield, United Kingdom 01.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Arts (hons) - English Language And Literature
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2011 - 12.2014
Skills
Novel adaptation
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Screenwriter
Known Associates Entertainment
12.2022 - 02.2023
Master of Arts - Screenwriting
National Film And Television School
01.2021 - 02.2023
Script Writer
Giant Films
01.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts (hons) - English Language And Literature
University of Cape Town
01.2016 - 12.2016
Screenwriter
Inspired Minority Pictures
02.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Cape Town
01.2011 - 12.2014
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