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While pursuing a degree at NYU, Edward Ricourt sold his first screenplay, following his graduation, Edward sold the film “Year 12” to Paramount. While both scripts weren’t produce Edward’s writing was gaining attention and he made “The Black List.” Working alongside, Boaz Yakin, of “Remember the Titans” fame, they created the story and original screenplay for the blockbuster heist film, “Now You See Me,” which grossed over $350,000,000 dollars worldwide.

While obtaining her BA in Film and Television from Boston University, Jenn Carroll interned in Los Angeles on the soap “General Hospital” and the Adult Swim comedy, “Children’s Hospital.” After graduating she worked as an office production assistant on TNT’s “Men of a Certain Age,” which led to her becoming the script coordinator on “Breaking Bad.” Currently she works as Vince Gilligan’s assistant on the set of AMC’s “Better Call Saul.”

Although Suzanne Swindle has been in the movie business for over twenty years she is originally from Bedford, Massachusetts. Before coming to California, Suzanne was a federal agent with the United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Once in Hollywood, she started out as an Off-line Editor, but soon she would grow tired of sitting in the dark. Suzanne took the leap from post-production to production, becoming a script supervisor, and she hasn’t looked back. Her credits include, “Little Miss Sunshine,” “Nip/Tuck,” “Lords of Dogtown,” “21 & Over,” and “Mad Men.”

A graduate of Towson University with degrees in English as well as Electronic Media & Film, Zack Gutin began his career as an intern at Script Magazine where, upon graduating, he was later hired full-time as a staff writer and Marketing Manager.  In 2005 he moved to LA when Script Magazine partnered with Final Draft and has held positions as Events Director and Director of Retail and Studio Relations.  In his role as Vice President of Sales, he oversees sales and client relations within the consumer, education and professional markets.  Gutin frequently gives Final Draft demonstrations and hosts the Q&As at Final Draft meet-ups.  Outside of the office, Gutin is a husband, screenwriter represented by Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment, avid baseball fan and loves to travel.