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  • Writer

Jawad Ahmed Paras

Founder & Creative Head

  • Genre & Prestige Features
  • Los Angeles, CA

Jawad Ahmed Paras is a screenwriter, global script consultant, filmmaker, and the Founder and Creative Head of Cinematic Pen. A graduate of Michigan State University, he works with writers, producers, directors, authors, and independent creators to develop compelling, market-ready stories for feature films, television, short films, and digital platforms.

His expertise includes original screenplay development, book-to-screen adaptations, script rewriting, story structure, character development, script coverage, treatments, pitch decks, loglines, synopses, and creative consultation. Jawad also supports clients during pre-production preparation through script breakdowns, scene planning, character and location requirements, shooting-script development, continuity review, production notes, and creative coordination.

Known for his collaborative approach and global perspective, he helps guide projects from the earliest concept through script development and pre-production, ensuring each story is clear, cinematic, emotionally engaging, and aligned with the creator’s vision.

Features
Thriller
Drama
Adaptation
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  • Highlights

6

Produced features

20+

Fest selections

2–5 wks

Avg. turnaround

  • WGA format standards • NDAs on request
  • Availability
  • Booking window: 2–6 weeks
Current focus: high‑concept features; limited slots for TV polish passes.
Tell us your comps, target audience, and deadline—we’ll confirm the fit and scope.

“Pages should be buildable: if production can’t stage it, it’s not on the page.”

— Head of Features

  • Selected credits

THE NARROW ROAD

Rewrite • Winner • Austin FF

2024

WINTER AFTER

Screenwriter • Top 10 • Nicholl QF

2023

SALT & SMOKE

Adaptation • Official • Tribeca

2022
  • Best fit for

Feature Screenwriting

Aligned to strengths in Features, Thriller.

TV Story Architecture

Season engines, pilots, and bibles.

Pitch Decks & Bibles

Comps, tone boards, and positioning.

Start a conversation

Tell us about your project. We’ll reply with next steps.
Ready to elevate your screenplay?

Share your project details with us, and we’ll help you refine your story, strengthen your characters, and enhance your script’s marketability. Whether you're developing a short film, feature, or series, our expert feedback will guide you toward a stronger final draft.

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FAQs

Yes—NDAs are standard. Your IP remains 100% yours at all times.
Milestone check‑ins with tracked changes and page notes; revision passes scoped up front.
We can propose a compressed plan, depending on scope and current booking window.
We share sanitized pages from similar genres on request.
Yes. We collaborate globally and adapt to your timezone for key calls.
Credit follows industry norms; all rights per contract. We’re transparent throughout.

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