RespectAbility Entertainment Professionals Lab 2024
Rikki Bleiweiss
Rikki Bleiweiss (she/they) is a comedy writer and evil genius from Texas currently based out of Los Angeles. Rikki is neurodivergent, and a lifetime of learning the “script” of human interaction let her develop a voice that reveals the absurdity behind elements of life that seem so natural. Her goal is to write dark comedies that speak satire to power and expose that none of us are normal.
She’s been a teacher, debate coach, Ikea furniture assembly associate, coupon writer, summer camp administrator, novel editor, author of helicopter safety manuals, had a brief stint as a popular Twitter comedian, and met a few witches, anarchists, and celebrities along the way.
Bleiweiss is a Disney Fellowship semifinalist, a Slamdance winner, and a finalist for Austin Film Festival’s pitch competition. She holds an MFA in Screenwriting from UT-Austin.
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After an extensive search and interview process, 5 individuals were invited to participate in an intensive session for disabled writers interested in writing for adult animation, taking place May 13-16, with additional virtual sessions taking place in partnership with the virtual cohort, May – September 2024. Participants include people with a variety of disabilities ranging in age from the 20s through the 40s. This intensive elevates disabled creatives, focusing on building community, networking, and career advancement through a variety of speakers and a pitching workshop. This intensive is sponsored by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery.
