Beth Kowalczyk

Education DePaul University, Chicago, IL Bachelor of Arts in Digital Cinema Screenwriting Expected June 2013 GPA 3.95/4.0 Experience DePaul University School of Cinema and Interactive Media Research Assistant for Brad Riddell Dec. 2012-present Read numerous biographies and articles about the historical figure and take copious and meticulous notes. Read the written works of the historical figures to attain a better sense of their character and thoughts. Compile notes into a timeline highlighting crucial and key moments in the figure's life. Begin shaping and whittling down the life events into a cinematic story. DePaul University Center for Writing-based Learning, Chicago, IL Peer Writing Tutor Sept. 2011-present Brainstorm ideas with writers and organize their thoughts into an outline. Facilitate writers in making their ideas clear and concise. Guide writers through revision process, including organization, grammatical issues, and citation inquiries. Indian Paintbrush, Santa Monica, CA Development Intern Sept. 2012-Nov. 2012 Read over 30 feature-length scripts and provided coverage for executives. Made calls to companies to inquire about acquiring property rights. Answered phones and maintained reception area as needed. Valhalla Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, CA Development Intern Sept. 2012-Nov.2012 Read over 30 feature-length screenplays and spec television pilots and provided coverage on them for executives. Read drafts of projects in development and discussed with executives. Made runs to pick up or drop off books, packages, etc. Red Car, Chicago, IL Editorial Intern Feb. 2012May 2012 Shadowed producers and editors to learn post-production procedures. Assisted editors by converting files and creating scratch tracks. Performed daily office activities including maintaining an organized office and storage area. Activities Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi CineYouth Film Festival Jury Member DePaul University First Year Program Writing Showcase Honoree 2012-present April-June 2012

Awards

May 2011

Skills

PC/Mac operating systems, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Suite, Adobe Photoshop, fluent Polish