Amy Roach
features, pilots, short films, & more
Writing Portfolio
Bio
Amy Roach is a screenwriter whose work explores stories of unlikely bonds. Whether between kidnapper and captive or city dweller and small- towner, she mingles with themes of forgiveness, entrapment, and kindness.
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Armed with an MFA in Writing for Screen and Television from USC and a BFA in Creative Writing from Chapman University, Amy brings a sharp eye for character and structure honed through years of development work and assistant roles at Brillstein Entertainment, Notherworld Entertainment, and Slamdance. Her writing spans drama, thriller, true story, historical fiction -- just to name a few -- often driven by ethical dilemmas and human connectivity.
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Originally from a one-stoplight mountain town in Colorado, Amy’s storytelling is rooted in specificity: whether she's writing about her experience as a type-one diabetic, queer relationships, or small-town idiosyncrasies. Her pilot Schillerville was named “Best of the IWC” in 2024, and her feature Rain Check on the
Middle of Nowhere was a second-rounder at Austin Film Festival in 2021. She has worked in production, representation, and creative development. She is based in Los Angeles and is looking to become a writer's assistant in a drama room soon.
Amy graduated from Chapman University with her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing with two minors in Film Studies and Entrepreneurship in 2019.
Amy graduated from The University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts with a Master of Fine Arts degree in Writing for Screen & Television in 2021.
Amy is currently working as a producer/manager's assistant at Brillstein Entertainment Partners
Screenplay Competition Judging
