Katie Marpe
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I work with producers and writers to shape stronger stories and guide scripts toward production.
Development Consultant
As a development consultant, I help producers manage their slates and writers get their scripts industry-ready with a focus on clear storytelling, strong structure, and alignment with the current market.
I’m a development executive, creative producer, writer, and professor with a PhD in Film & Television from UCLA.
For over a decade, I’ve worked across the independent film industry at companies like Lionsgate, Sundance, and Roadside Attractions, and most recently served as Director of Development for an Academy Award–nominated producer.
If you’re looking for a supportive creative partner and full-time champion of good storytelling who loves bringing order to creative chaos — you’re in the right place.
SERVICES FOR PRODUCERS & PRODUCTION COMPANIESAs a development consultant for producers and production companies who need help organizing, assessing, and advancing your development slate, I will:
Manage development pipelines and script submissions
Source new projects and emerging creative talent
Provide detailed project evaluations and creative notes
Oversee writers, rewrites, and packaging efforts
Craft pitch materials that supports your creative strategy
SERVICES FOR SCREENWRITERSAs a writing consultant for screenwriters who need personalized and unbiased feedback on their script from an industry perspective, I can help you:
Identify how to help your script stand out to prospective producers and reps
Understand current trends & where your project fits in the market
Strengthen and clarify story, structure, and character
Anticipate the notes a development executive might give on your current draft
Provide actionable ways to address common development notes