About

Creative storyteller with expertise in script development, pitch decks, and production logistics. Skilled in feedback synthesis and team collaboration, currently producing an animated short and pursuing studio level opportunities.

Skills

  • Final Draft (Script Formatting)
  • Character & Ensemble Clarity
  • Story Beats & Scene Breakdown
  • Emotional Pacing & Dialogue Crafting
  • Script Coverage & Feedback Integration
  • Pitch Deck Development & TV Bible Structuring
  • Remote Workflow Tools (Zoom
  • Discord
  • Google Docs
  • Production Scheduling Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • Adobe
  • Microsoft Office
  • Word
  • EXCEL
  • PowerPoint
  • Copyrighting & Editing
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Self-Publishing & Independent Production
  • Seamstress

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Bryan McDonnell

12/16/2025
10

"Elyssa is creative and disciplined - a collaborative team member and supportive leader"

Susan Catalfano

12/16/2025
10

"Elyssa is committed to her work; creating, developing, producing her projects with determination, dedication and integrity. "

Experience

Elyssa Catalfano

Work experience
  • Production Branch Councilor (2026–Present): Elected to represent the Production Branch in the leadership council. Collaborate on event planning, project handoffs, and governance decisions including Chief selection.

Elyssa Catalfano

Work experience
  • Casting Insights VO Panel (2025): Crafted a three-character animated scene to support VO auditions and inspire character design; balanced action cues with emotional range to guide casting feedback.

Elyssa Catalfano

Work experience
  • Casting Insights VO Panel (2025): Crafted a three-character animated scene to support VO auditions and inspire character design; balanced action cues with emotional range to guide casting feedback.

Elyssa Catalfano

Work experience
  • Voices & Songwriters Create (2024): Wrote original lyrics for animated character performance in a collaborative short film event.

Elyssa Catalfano

Work experience
  • Wrote and refined a five-page script for an independent animated short.
  • Collaborated with Art and Animation Director to elevate visual storytelling.
  • Managed production logistics, scheduling, and financing using Google Docs, Meet, Discord, and Excel.

Elyssa Catalfano

Education
  • December, 2021 - December, 2021
  • Fulltime
  • LEADER “JODY BROCKWAY”
  • Radio Etiquette
  • Set Etiquette
  • Lock Ups
  • Familiar w/ All Prod. Paperwork
  • Familiar w/ “The SAFE WAY Forward COVID Protocols”

Elyssa Catalfano

Work experience
  • August, 2020 - November, 2020
  • Fulltime
  • Assisted with costume design, repairs, and event coordination.

Elyssa Catalfano

Education
  • Dramatic Writing

Elyssa Catalfano

Work experience
  • Mentored by a bestselling author in story development and editing.
  • Independently wrote, formatted, and published a short story, showcasing initiative and creative voice

Elyssa Catalfano

Work experience
  • November, 2015 - November, 2017
  • Parttime
  • Supported live performance costume changes and fittings.
  • Managed scheduling and data tracking using Excel and Outlook.

Elyssa Catalfano

Work experience
  • Assisted with costume design, repairs, and event coordination.

Elyssa Catalfano

Education
  • Majored: Fashion Design & Merchandising
  • Minor: Business

Bryan McDonnell

12/16/2025
10

"Elyssa is creative and disciplined - a collaborative team member and supportive leader"

Susan Catalfano

12/16/2025
10

"Elyssa is committed to her work; creating, developing, producing her projects with determination, dedication and integrity. "