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Caitlin McCarthy

Screenwriter

Biography

Caitlin McCarthy writes feature screenplays, one-hour teleplays, and screenplay adaptations. Her stories tackle political and social issues with a wink, blending humor with heartbreak while always staying focused on action.

Notable projects include:

  • WONDER DRUG, now in pre-production with Lori Singer as director, Caitlin McCarthy & Lori Singer as co-writers, Stephen Nemeth/Rhino Films & Caitlin McCarthy as producers, and Vanessa Hope as Executive Producer.
  • The screenplay adaptation of Neville Shulman’s mysterious and exciting novel YOU ARE WHAT YOU ARE, set in Kansas and Chicago. Neville is a British mountaineer, explorer, author, and was for many years Ridley Scott’s personal consultant and advisor. He has been closely involved with Ridley Scott throughout his film career and involved with most of his films, including ALIEN, BLADE RUNNER, THELMA & LOUISE, GLADIATOR, BLACK HAWK DOWN, and THE MARTIAN. For his services involved in many charities and in exploration he was also made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and subsequently he was made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth ll. Neville has received many other honors.
  • The screenplay adaptation of Rory Samantha Green’s rom-com novel PLAYING ALONG. Rory’s previous book CHARLIE'S CHECKLIST was featured on Oprah Winfrey’s first children’s book club.
  • Partnering on writing/creating the TV series GAELS with Lynsey Murdoch (BBC Scottish Voices 2020), developed with financial assistance from the Scottish Government and the National Lottery through Creative Scotland and produced by Pirate Productions.
  • Winning the open writing assignment for a supernatural mystery inspired by real events. Caitlin’s unique pitch paved the way for her to pen the original screenplay.

As an American, Caitlin is a member of the Métis Nation of Canada and Métis Federation of Canada; and she holds a Certificate of Aboriginal Status card through the Ontario Métis Family Records Center (OMFRC).

Caitlin McCarthy writes feature screenplays, one-hour teleplays, and screenplay adaptations. Her stories tackle political and social issues with a wink, blending humor with heartbreak while always staying focused on action.

Notable projects include:

  • WONDER DRUG, now in pre-production with Lori Singer as director, Caitlin McCarthy & Lori Singer as co-writers, Stephen Nemeth/Rhino Films & Caitlin McCarthy as producers, and Vanessa Hope as Executive Producer.
  • The screenplay adaptation of Neville Shulman’s mysterious and exciting novel YOU ARE WHAT YOU ARE, set in Kansas and Chicago. Neville is a British mountaineer, explorer, author, and was for many years Ridley Scott’s personal consultant and advisor. He has been closely involved with Ridley Scott throughout his film career and involved with most of his films, including ALIEN, BLADE RUNNER, THELMA & LOUISE, GLADIATOR, BLACK HAWK DOWN, and THE MARTIAN. For his services involved in many charities and in exploration he was also made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and subsequently he was made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth ll. Neville has received many other honors.
  • The screenplay adaptation of Rory Samantha Green’s rom-com novel PLAYING ALONG. Rory’s previous book CHARLIE'S CHECKLIST was featured on Oprah Winfrey’s first children’s book club.
  • Partnering on writing/creating the TV series GAELS with Lynsey Murdoch (BBC Scottish Voices 2020), developed with financial assistance from the Scottish Government and the National Lottery through Creative Scotland and produced by Pirate Productions.
  • Winning the open writing assignment for a supernatural mystery inspired by real events. Caitlin’s unique pitch paved the way for her to pen the original screenplay.

As an American, Caitlin is a member of the Métis Nation of Canada and Métis Federation of Canada; and she holds a Certificate of Aboriginal Status card through the Ontario Métis Family Records Center (OMFRC).

Projects (3)

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FREE SKATE
Television (One-hour)
  • Comedy .
  • Sports .
  • Young Adult
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A Native Land
Feature
  • Crime .
  • Thriller
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12 Awards
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Resistance
Feature
  • Action .
  • Historical .
  • Young Adult
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Education

Emerson College
MFA Creative Writing
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Caitlin McCarthy

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