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ScreenMom is a mother to elementary school-age boy/girl twins and a story analyst at a major motion picture studio, where she has worked in that capacity for more than a decade. She was also a development executive, taught movie development classes at UCLA Extension and the American Film Institute’s extension program, and served as a teaching artist in Los Angeles public schools with Playwright’s Project.
Her parents instilled in her a love of movie classics over many matinees at a revival house on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, a few blocks from where she grew up. Her high school graduation present was being escorted by her dad to Fred Astaire’s American Film Institute Life Achievement Award dinner — still the most glamorous event she’s ever attended (thanks Dad for scoring the tickets!). She continued to feed her passion for great movies in college, where she served as president of her university’s film society. She enjoys a regular Friday movie night at home with the kids, and is happy their tastes run the gamut from 1938’s THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD to DESPICABLE ME (2010).
ScreenMom is a member of Local 700 Story Analysts/Motion Picture Editors Guild and the Writers Guild of America, as well as her local parents of multiples club.
Hi – I hope that you are the Holly Sklar that is the daughter of my very, very dear friends Rick and Sydelle Sklar. I worked with Rick at WMGM. I sincerely hope that you are the one and will reply so that I can then share the great experiences I enjoyed with your family and Scott, at the beginning of Rick’s outstanding career. Best regards. Art Wander
Dear Screenmom,
My name is Dean Jones, Im 33 years old from Dallas, Texas.
First of all, fantastic website! Although I dont have any children yet, I do undoubtedly share a love of cinema with you. Although I do tend to gravitate toward character driven dramas, I love anything that combines rich, engaging characters with unique and original story concepts that create an environment I am emotionally invested in and wish to see through to the end.
I find your movie recommendations to be spot on, many of which I have seen countless times.
So why am I here? Great question. I came across your website by stumbling upon your “LINKEDIN” profile regarding your story analyst position with Warner Bros.
I am a screenplay and television writer who would love to cut his teeth as a story analyst (entry level) for a major studio.
How did you obtain your present position with WB?
Is it degree or experience required?
Do you have any recommendations as to the correct way I can go about applying for one of these coveted positions?
Any help you may be able provide will be eternally appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read my email. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Sincerely,
Dean