CAPE NEW WRITERS FELLOWSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Bo Yeon Kim & Erika Lippoldt are writing for the upcoming Star Trek spinoff Section 31. The writing duo is also adapting the Soulfire comic book series for the big screen.
Kevin Lau (‘15) inked an overall deal with HBO after taking part in the HBO Directors Fellowship. Kevin was a Story Editor on HBO’s LOVECRAFT COUNTRY and a Staff Writer on USA’s DAMNATION.
April Shih (‘17) is Supervising Producer on FXX’s DAVE. She was previously on staff on Amazon’s animated series UNDONE, FX’s MRS. AMERICA, and FXX’s YOU’RE THE WORST.
Helen Shang (‘14) is a Co-Producer on the upcoming LORD OF THE RINGS on Prime and is currently working on CBS All Access’ THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH. Her previous credits include 13 REASONS WHY and HANNIBAL.
Nikhil Jayaram (‘14) is a Co-Producer on the Netflix series DIABLO. Nikhil was a Story Editor on NBC’s SHADES OF BLUE and a Staff Writer on NBC’s THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA.
Tania Lotia (‘13) is a Co-Producer on Amazon’s CARNIVAL ROW. Previous credits include development for Amazon’s THE DARK TOWER and DC’s THE SWAMP Thing with fellow alumnus Franklin jin Rho.
Eileen Shim (‘17) is a Co-Producer on HBO’s HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, the anticipated prequel series to GAME OF THRONES. She is also actively developing feature film projects.
Marisa Tam (‘15) is a Co-Producer on LA’S FINEST. She was previously a Showrunner on Snapchat’s DEAD GIRLS’ DETECTIVE AGENCY and wrote for NBC’s THE BLACKLIST.
Julie Wong (‘15) as been promoted to Co-Producer for Season 16 of ABC’s GREY’S ANATOMY. Julie is also a graduate of CBS’ Writers Mentors Program.
Lauren Moon (‘18) was a Co-Producer on DASH & LILY, a Story Editor on Netflix’s ATYPICAL and a Staff Writer for Freeform’s GOOD TROUBLE. She is developing the SILK series with Sony and writing the feature adaptation of 29 DATES.
Brian Shin (‘17) was a Story Editor from Staff Writer on ABC’s THE GOOD DOCTOR and is a graduate of the Walt Disney Television Writing Program.
Teresa Huang (‘15) is currently a Story Editor on CBS’ MACGYVER. She was previously a Staff Writer on CBS’ SEAL TEAM. Teresa is a graduate of CBS’ Writers Mentoring Program.
Iram Parveen Bilal (‘18) is a writer-director. Her film I’LL BE THERE (fka THE FORBIDDEN STEPS) was selected for the Narrative Competition at SXSW 2020 and the 2020 Bentonville Film Festival. She also participated in the 2019 Cannes L’Atelier.
Ken Kobayashi (‘16) was a Staff Writer on the upcoming Marvel series HIT MONKEY. His feature script MOVE ON topped the 2019 BLACK LIST. Prior to writing, he was working as a commercials director for Amazon in Japan.
Joanne Lee (‘18) was a Staff Writer on Disney’s COOP & CAMY SAVE THE WORLD. Joanne also participated in NBC’s Writers on the Verge Program after the Fellowship.
Lisa Bao (‘18) is currently a Staff Writer on upcoming series The CW’s NANCY DREW. Lisa is also a recent graduate of CBS’ Writers Mentoring Program.
Franklin jin Rho (‘13) is currently staffed on the Apple series PACHINKO. Franklin was a Staff Writer on DC’s THE SWAMP THING with fellow alumnus Tania Lotia.
Paul Chang (‘19) is a Staff Writer on Disney’s THE CURSE OF MOLLY MCGEE.
Allyssa Lee (‘13) was a Staff Writer on The CW’s CHARMED. Prior to staffing, she was selected for NBC’s Writers on the Verge program.
Chris Wu (‘14) was a Staff Writer on STARZ’ John Wick spin-off series, THE CONTINENTAL.
Peter Limm (‘19) is a Staff Writer on Disney’s THE CURSE OF MOLLY MCGEE, along with fellow alumnus Paul Chang.
Mitali Jahagirdar (‘19) is a staff writer on JUST BEYOND, based on the series by R.L. Stine. She is also an alumni of NBC's Writers on the Verge program.
Gabriel Ho (‘18) is a staff writer on CBS’ new series CLARICE and was formerly staffed on CBS' STAR TREK: SECTION 31 under fellow CNWF Alum Bo Yeon Kim & Erika Lippoldt. He is also a graduate of CBS Writers Mentoring Program.
Andrew N. Wong (‘19) is a staff writer on The CW’s SUPERMAN AND LOIS. He was also an alumni of the WB Television Workshop.
Nathan Ramos-Park (‘17) was the Head Writer and Songwriter for CLUB MICKEY MOUSE. Nathan is currently developing several feature and episodic projects.
Vidhya Iyer (‘18) is a Staff Writer on SOLAR OPPOSITES. She was previously a writer on MIRA, ROYAL DETECTIVE.
Tiffany Shaw Ho is a staff writer on the new PEACOCK series DEBRIS. She is an alumni of NBC Universal’s WRITERS ON THE VERGE program.
Stefanie Woodburn (‘18) was chosen for the inaugural Imagine Impact class. She is currently developing films with Blue Sky Animation and Imagine Entertainment.
Jeremy Hsu (‘16) was a writer on ABC’s JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! A graduate of NBC’s Writers on the Verge, Jeremy is currently developing several projects.
CAPE NEW WRITERS AWARD WINNERS SUCCESS STORIES
Randall Park most recently co-wrote and starred in the Netflix hit ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE. He also also appeared in blockbuster films such as AQUAMAN and ANTMAN AND THE WASP and plays Louis Huang on ABC’s FRESH OFF THE BOAT.
Alice Wu’s winning script and debut feature, SAVING FACE, became an instant cult classic. She is currently writing and directing THE HALF OF IT for Netflix.
Oanh Ly is currently a Supervising Producer on Netflix’s THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA.
Leonard Chang is currently a
Co-Executive Producer for FX’s SNOWFALL.
Aaron Ho is a Co-Producer on ABC’s FRESH OFF THE BOAT and recently sold a show to Nickelodeon. He also wrote for TROLLS: THE BEAT GOES ON and Disney’s AUSTIN & ALLY.