Michele Brito
Now, in Edinburgh, UK
With over a decade of professional experience analysing, shaping and contextualising narrative projects, I draw from film theory and contemporary culture to find the ways in which the imbrications of disparate media can better detail a story.
Experience
Editorial / Marketing, searchlight pictures;
los angeles, ca — 2020-2021
Adapted the world of a feature film based on a magazine (The New Yorker) into a new (fictional) magazine
Assembled and edited a printed magazine to support the studio’s release of Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch
Edited for style, tone and aesthetics to ensure that the worlds of the film and the magazine were consistent across media
Writer / co-creator, Charming;
los angeles, CA — 2019-2020
Collaborated with a small team of writers to create, develop and pitch a fairy tale-themed television comedy pilot
Adapted classic European fairy tales and folklore to suit contemporary settings, social values and sensibilities
Worked jointly with folklorists and comedic actors to develop a tone that remained true to the original stories while appealing to television audiences
Literary adaptation / world building, fey;
los angeles, ca — 2018-2019
Adapted cosmology myths into VR-specific worlds and storylines
Worked jointly with film and theatre directors to curate experiential translations of key themes and imagery
Worked with graphic artists to develop the game’s literary sources into a visual language
Campaign manager / creative producer, represent;
los angeles, ca — 2015-2017
Oversaw the development, creation and distribution of short-form media
Distributed outreach-focused content to support charitable campaigns
Wrote a script and produced a short for Arnold Schwarzenegger!
Assistant producer, an olive branch;
los angeles, ca — 2011-2013
Pitched original films and oversaw festival submissions
Supported and advised writers and set designers throughout the creative process
Managed marketing campaigns and created press kits for films
Business consultant / film distributor, DK Media Consulting;
los angeles, ca — 2010-2012
Consulted with distribution companies and international media buyers to inform film buying strategies
Collated international film trends by year, audience demographics and media territories
Created and managed film sales recommendation guides for Cannes, Toronto, Berlin and American film markets
