Amanda
Barnes
Screenwriter, Producer, Particular About Pens.
Howdy!
I'm Amanda, and I'm pleased to be here.
Wait, am I actually here?
Is this webpage sentient?
Oh no, now my head hurts.
I'm a half-white-half-Hispanic-full-Texan screenwriter who currently calls Los Angeles home.
I'm experienced in writing across genres, formats and platforms, and I have a knack for walking the tightrope between grounded and absurd. From raunchy adult animation (CROSSING SWORDS) to kindhearted Christmas romcoms (JUST LIKE A CHRISTMAS MOVIE, LOVE ON THE LINE), you can watch my work on platforms like Hulu and HBOMax. Hell, even right now, if you really wanted to!
I've also written narrative gaming and AR experiences (SNAPCHAT and EPIC GAMES), live sketch and late night comedy (THE SECOND CITY HOLLYWOOD, AFTER DARK WITH JULIAN CLARK), and stage plays (SON OF SEMELE THEATER). Try a new medium, you say? Don't challenge me with a good time.
I'm a 2023 Moonshot Initiative Pilot Accelerator Fellow and a proud alumni of the Sony Emerging Writers Program. I'm currently pitching a pilot with AMC Studios, and am also developing a lot of other fun stuff. Holler if you'd like to talk about it!
I love genre, a good action sequence, and writing women who wouldn't describe themselves as complicated, but are.
All that is to say, thanks for being here. Can I get you a snack? There's salsa in the fridge.
Who am I, even?
Contact Me
Are we becoming best friends? Let's chat and find out!
Slide into my inbox in a super profesh way at mandabarnes@gmail dot com