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Matthew Vermilyea

Los Angeles

Summary

Dynamic writer and director with a proven track record, excelling in story development and project management. Adept at crafting compelling narratives and collaborating effectively with teams. Successfully directed a play that generated over $10k in revenue, showcasing strong leadership and creative vision.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Writer

DramaBox
Los Angeles
12.2025 - Current
  • Wrote treatments outlining main elements of proposed scripts.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers on revisions to ensure vision alignment.
  • Managed multiple writing projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Brainstormed new story ideas during collaborative sessions.

Wine Buyer/Manager

Larchmont Village Wine Spirits & Cheese
Los Angeles
10.2021 - Current
  • Aligned staff and oversaw day-to-day operations.
  • Sourced and evaluated high-quality wines from global producers.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers for better pricing and selection.
  • Organized promotional events featuring select wines in order to increase sales volume.
  • Assisted customers with selecting the right type of wine based upon personal preference or occasion.

Writer/Director

All About Jaime
Los Angeles
04.2025 - 06.2025
  • Directed rehearsals to enhance character development and performance quality.
  • Fostered collaboration among cast and crew members to establish a positive team environment.
  • Coordinated with technical staff to ensure seamless execution of lighting and sound elements.
  • Developed stories, characters, and dialogue to enrich production.

Writer/Director

Too Much Heaven
Los Angeles
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Wrote, produced, and directed original three act play titled TOO MUCH HEAVEN at the Zephyr Theater
  • Oversaw fundraising, finances, and all tickets and concession sales for a theatrical run that brought in over $10k in revenue
  • Organized rehearsal and pre-production schedules while collaborating with artists across departments to help bring the play to life

Copywriter

Freelance
04.2017 - 01.2023
  • Fashioned creative copy ranging from ad copy to pitch decks, social posts and scripts
  • Participated in collaborative brainstorming sessions with clients to generate outputs that fit their voice and intention
  • Delivered high quality work under strict deadlines for both short and extended formats

Creative Executive

Clockwork Films
Los Angeles
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Guided creative projects across diverse mediums, including films, commercials, TV series, and music videos.
  • Developed compelling pitch decks and creative copy within stringent deadlines.
  • Edited series bibles to ensure storytelling consistency during creative development.
  • Facilitated brainstorming sessions that generated new stories and enhanced existing narratives.

Coverage Intern

Epicenter Management
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Delivered comprehensive coverage for feature and pilot scripts amid strict deadlines and heavy workload.
  • Identified script notes and provided creative feedback for signed talent.

Education

Master of Arts - Playwriting and Screenwriting

University of North Carolina School of The Arts
Winston Salem, NC
05-2019

Bachelor's Degree - Biology

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2014

Skills

  • Project management
  • Story development and screenwriting
  • Creative writing and production
  • Fundraising and copywriting
  • Effective communication
  • Customer service and relations
  • Vendor management
  • Wine sourcing
  • Team collaboration

Awards

Academy Nicholl Fellowship Quarterfinalist, Feature Drama SOUTH BY TEN, 2021

Timeline

Writer

DramaBox
12.2025 - Current

Writer/Director

All About Jaime
04.2025 - 06.2025

Writer/Director

Too Much Heaven
07.2023 - 11.2023

Wine Buyer/Manager

Larchmont Village Wine Spirits & Cheese
10.2021 - Current

Creative Executive

Clockwork Films
06.2021 - 12.2021

Coverage Intern

Epicenter Management
09.2020 - 12.2020

Copywriter

Freelance
04.2017 - 01.2023

Master of Arts - Playwriting and Screenwriting

University of North Carolina School of The Arts

Bachelor's Degree - Biology

Louisiana State University
Matthew Vermilyea