Screenwriter/Producer/Director
About
Emmylou Diaz is a writer, producer, and director who got her start on CW’s critically acclaimed smash dramedy Jane the Virgin. She joined the fledgling JTV staff as a writers’ assistant and was quickly handpicked by the showrunner to co-write and produce two freelance episodes during the show’s award-winning first season. A promotion to staff writer for JTV’s second season soon followed, and in the 10 years since, Emmy has launched a career working for some of the most acclaimed, prolific creators and showrunners in television. She works regularly as a co-executive producer, where her most recent credits include an untitled thriller for Amazon and The Watchful Eye for Freeform/Hulu. Other staffing credits include the hit Bravo dramedy Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, Charmed, and the Shonda Rhimes drama Station 19, part of the beloved Grey’s Anatomy universe. Born in New York City, Emmy’s love of storytelling began with performance, and she received her MFA in acting from the American Repertory Theatre Institute at Harvard University. She also studied at Oxford University (Exeter College), and Williams College, where she graduated with honors. She is a recipient of the NHMC’s Series Scriptwriters Program, a diversity program sponsored by NBC and ABC, and she currently serves as an advisor to the Humanitas New Voices Fellowship.Noteworthy
- Please book 48 hours in advance
- 10-year industry veteran
- Co-chair WGAw Latinx Writers Committee
- Sundance Collab advisor
- Habla español
STORY DEVELOPMENT | ONE-ON-ONE SESSION
In this personalized Zoom session, Emmy will share the secrets to crafting compelling narratives that captivate audiences and stand out in the industry. Want to create unforgettable characters? Deepen the emotional stories in your script? Heighten the conflict? Find the most effective structure for your project? Emmy’s expertise will pinpoint exactly what your project needs, providing you with a clear roadmap to success. Whether you’re at the concept stage, refining your beat sheet, polishing your outline, or tackling specific story challenges, this session is tailored to meet you where you are in the writing process.
EXPERT PITCH COACHING | ONE-ON-ONE SESSION
As a writer in Hollywood, you might think that staying behind the scenes is enough. However, the reality is that pitching is a crucial part of your job. With Emmy’s extensive experience in television and her background in performance, she’s here to help you refine the content and delivery of your pitch for maximum impact in the room. Whether you’re pitching to secure representation, get staffed in a writers’ room, or option your material to a producer, Emmy will turn you into a confident and effective pitcher.
GENERAL | ONE-ON-ONE SESSION
Having spent a decade working her way up the writers’ room ladder from assistant to co-executive producer (aka ”number two”), Emmylou Diaz has a wealth of knowledge and insight to help newbies and vets alike reach the next level of their television careers. Whether you’re working on a specific story problem, facing a “blind spot” in your writing, or feeling unsure about what to write next, she’ll put you on the right path. Maybe you need to learn how to break in, get repped, or whether the idea you have could even be a series. Perhaps you are in a career rut and looking for a strategy to get out. Even if you are considering getting on (or off!) the “assistant track,” or need help navigating the studio diversity fellowship landscape, Emmy’s here to guide you.
EXPERT TV PILOT ANALYSIS
Emmy will read your pilot, then, in a personalized Zoom session, provide you with detailed story notes to help you elevate your script to achieve your goals – whether that’s securing representation, landing a spot in a prestigious studio diversity fellowship, or standing out in the competitive marketplace.
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