Eileen Tracey
Script Editor
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About
With a diverse background in script editing as both freelance and in-house, I bring expertise in working with writers of all experience levels to enhance their scripts for features and TV. Specialising in comedy, horror, and drama genres, I have a proven track record of improving scripts, collaborating successfully and finding exciting new talent. I am currently seeking opportunities in script editing and development.
Experience
Script Editor
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Freelance
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June 2020
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Present
Provide editorial notes on scripts in as written notes and in development meetings
Ensuring continuity in storyline, flagging potential issues
Collaborating with writers and producers to refine the script and oversee rewrites
Ensuring script aligns with overall vision
Preparing script for principle photography and optioning
Creative problem solving on set and in writers’ room
Establish and maintain relationships with talent and agents
Development Executive & Script Editor
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Shot of Tea
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July 2021
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July 2023
Talent Outreach & Relationships
Pitch to and maintain relationships with broadcasters, commissioners and writers
Find IP and ideas for potential new projects
Make and update talent lists while staying abreast of industry developments
Attend events to network and meet new potential partners and talent
Develop relationships with writers and talent, feedback on ideas
Editorial & Creative
Run the company slate, including editorial duties on existing projects and developing new ideas based on company and commissioner briefs
Contacting agents and writers with feedback
Read and report on new scripts, books and existing IP
Collaborate, write and edit pitch decks and treatments for projects
Take part in writers’ room setups to develop story, characters and ideas
Company Logistics
Logging all script, book and other IP submissions
Manage databases with status of projects, new talent etc.
Negotiate shopping agreements and options with writers and agents
Manage assistants and freelancers
Prepare for and lead meetings, take and share notes and follow-up details
Booking and organising travel for festivals and events
Overseeing development budget and admin support where needed
Script Reader and Consultant
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Freelance
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February 2020
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July 2022
Provide script reports and recommendations for major and indie studios
Review scripts then meet with writers to offer story, character and plot fixes
Reading novel manuscripts and calculating commercial potential
Education
National Film and Television School
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Creating the TV Bible
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Short Course | Jan –
March 2023
Goldsmiths, London
- Distinction in MA Filmmaking
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Directing Fiction | Sept 2019 –
Jan 2021
Intermediate Script Writing
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Central St Martins | March – June 2017
University for the Creative Arts
- 1st
Class Honours
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BA Hons Digital Film and
Screen Arts | Sept 2010 – June 2013
