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  • Writer

Head of Features

  • Genre & Prestige Features
  • Los Angeles, CA

Michelle Fatima is an experienced screenwriter and story consultant with more than 12 years of professional experience in feature films, short films, television series, and book-to-screen adaptations. She has completed over 300 projects, supporting filmmakers, producers, authors, and independent creators in developing compelling, well-structured stories for the screen.

Her expertise includes original screenplay development, adaptation consulting, script rewriting, story structure, character development, and screenplay evaluation. Michelle has also worked as a professional ghostwriter across multiple platforms, delivering confidential, high-quality work tailored to each client’s creative vision.

Known for her collaborative approach, attention to detail, and commitment to storytelling, she helps transform ideas, books, and early-stage concepts into engaging, production-ready screenplays.

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.

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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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If you prefer communication via call or WhatsApp.
We aim to respond within 24 hours.

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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