Bio

Liza Moore Ledford joined The Editorial Department's Screenplay Division in 2010 to provide consultation and story development services to screenwriters of all experience levels. She is available to read your material with experience and expertise, offer extensive notes, divulge industry secrets and share tips, and to brainstorm with you to help move your project in a positive direction.

As a former Story Executive for Steven Spielberg, Liza knows how to recognize and nurture new talent, review and analyze stories and guide re-writes.

• Liza honed her consulting skills by making contributions to projects including Good Will Hunting, The Bridges of Madison County, Schindler's List and Jurassic Park. She was the Development Executive for Universal's How to Make an American Quilt and Twister and Associate Producer for Kissing a Fool.

• She's worked closely with many celebrities including Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz, Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, David Schwimmer, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

• In 1996 Liza's career skyrocketed when she joined Sony Studios to run film director PJ Hogan's company. As Senior Vice President, she managed the development and productions of all of their projects, including My Best Friend's Wedding.

• Since 2001 when Liza moved east and started independent consulting she has provided screenplay review and analysis for Steven Spielberg/Jeffrey Katzenberg, Betty Thomas, Michael Ovitz, Roland Emmerick, Jon Klane, and Walter Parkes/Laurie MacDonald, as well as Chris Moore, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

If you're interested in working with Liza or any of our screenplay development consultants, please contact Ross Browne at rsb@editorialdepartment.com or at (520) 546-9992.

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