Eileen Tracey

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.

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

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