Robyn Neath is a multifaceted writer based in Simcoe County.
She specializes in comedy and surrealism, two key components of her personality. As a copywriter and journalist, she is incredibly adaptable and a great team player. As a screenwriter, she is an overthinking, self-doubting perfectionist - just as the writing gods intended. Her half-hour sitcom pilot, Civilized People, and her dark-comedy/surrealistic fantasy screenplay, The Traveller, have earned acclaim as quarter and semi-finalist scripts in a range of esteemed competitions including Stage 32's Female-Driven Screenwriting Contest, Creative Screenwriting's Pilot Screenplay Competition, Page Turner Screenplay's First Fifteen, and various others. When she's not working, she can be found googling her symptoms or being yelled at by strangers on Valorant.
Services
Scriptwriting
I specialize in half-hour, sit-com-style television, but I have experience and enjoy writing short films and feature-length screenplays. I make it my mission to craft compelling stories, which usually include some form of hilarity, that engage audiences and leave a lasting impression.
Journalism
As a journalist, I cover a range of topics, from art to culture. My writing has been featured in publications like Toronto Guardian and Screen Rant, and I am skilled in conducting interviews, researching, and reporting on current events.
Content Creation
I create content for blogs, websites, and social media platforms. From product descriptions to editorial pieces, I can adapt my writing style to fit the specific needs of each project and the voices of different brands.
Script Samples
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The pilot of my original half-hour episodic comedy series "Civilized People", surrounding five wildly different strangers forced to rehabilitate together in group therapy. LOGLINE: A thespian haunted by her childhood fame is forced to join an anger management group full of eccentric characters when she physically assaults a casting director, putting her entire reputation in jeopardy.
CIVILIZED PEOPLE
My original dark-comedy/surrealism feature film, "The Traveller", explores themes of self-identity while not taking itself too seriously. LOGLINE: A woman with a mysterious curse that transports her into the bodies of random women during orgasm finds herself in danger when she enters the body of an LA elite in a failing marriage who leads a double life as a criminal in an underground gambling ring.
THE TRAVELLER
My adaptation of the short story titled "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" by Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez. LOGLINE: A young couple who are struggling with their daughter's terminal illness have their faith tested when a mysterious winged creature with unknown motives crashes through their window.
A VERY STRANGE THING WITH ENORMOUS WINGS
The first act of my original half-hour episodic sitcom titled "Stuck With You", which sees Claire and Carmen, twin sisters who haven't spoken in years, accidentally become roommates. LOGLINE: Estranged twin sisters with nothing in common beyond the obvious, find themselves stuck living together in a sublet gone wrong.
STUCK WITH YOU
Series Bibles & Outlines
STUCK WITH YOU SERIES CONCEPT
A breakdown of how "Stuck With You" came to be, from my hopes for the series to why I chose to write about a difficult but special sibling bond.
A deep-dive into the entirety of "Civilized People". Here you can get an understanding of what makes this series tick, from full breakdowns of each main and recurring character to the heart and mind behind the story (hi!).
CIVILIZED PEOPLE SERIES BIBLE
The concept for my original one-hour POV documentary surrounding my past head trauma and its related post-concussion anxiety. LOGLINE: A young woman who suffered head trauma as a child and now struggles with hypochondria gains understanding through learning the links between the two and shares her findings.
OUCH. PITCH PRESENTATION
Content/Journalism Samples
My Toronto Guardian article for their Arts and Culture section - this piece is about a gallery event featuring ten local female artists' interpretation of the now-infamous basketball planters.
THE GIVE AND GROW PRESENTS: THE ALLEY OOP PROJECT
Another article for Toronto Guardian I wrote about Dylan Kalambay, a promising young athlete with a second chance at life following a heart transplant.
HEART AND SOLE - THE DYLAN KALAMBAY STORY
As the content writer for Lumiform, I had the privilege of crafting industry-specific workplace safety articles amongst other topics for their blog as well as socials; this specific piece is on personal protective gear.
THE EXTREME IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR IN THE WORKPLACE
A piece I wrote with Lumiform on the ongoing but ever-changing gender equality discussion, specifically in the workplace. This article discusses not only equal pay, but diversity and inclusivity.
WORKPLACE GENDER EQUALITY
A list I wrote for Screen Rant, one of the top sites for movies, television, and pop culture news, surrounding guest stars from the Supernatural TV series.
10 SUPERNATURAL GUEST STARS WHO BECOME HOLLYWOOD POWERHOUSES
An informative article I wrote with Lumiform discussing Halloween safety measures from fire protection to allergy awareness.
STEPS TOWARD A SAFER HALLOWEEN
A historical recovering of the events that led to Labor Day. From its roots in the labor movement to its modern-day celebrations, learn about the history behind this important day.
LABOR DAY: CELEBRATING TODAY'S WORKERS AND THE ONES THAT FOUGHT FOR OUR STANDARDS
Inquiries
If you're interested in working with me or have any questions, please drop me a line below:
Contact info:
​Tel: 705-794-8279​ Email: robynanneneath@gmail.com
