The Pitch Tank with Maya Durham
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We're back in the Writers' Room for the Pitch Tank Webcast with Maya Durham. Maya is a Writers' Assistant working in the "GREY'S ANATOMY" writers' room. Prior to "GREY'S" she worked on Chris Miller's upcoming Comedy THE AFTERPARTY and Taika Waititi's upcoming Comedy OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH. She has also worked for the president of Sony's Tristar Pictures during the development of WOMAN KING and A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. She graduated from Cornell University, where she studied film and creative writing. When not writing, she also performs in drag, makes 3D models for video games, and practices aerial silks. Full Bio »
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We're back in the Writers' Room for the Pitch Tank Webcast with Maya Durham.
Maya is a Writers' Assistant working in the "GREY'S ANATOMY" writers' room.
Prior to "GREY'S" she worked on Chris Miller's upcoming Comedy THE AFTERPARTY and Taika Waititi's upcoming Comedy OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH. She has also worked for the president of Sony's Tristar Pictures during the development of WOMAN KING and A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
She graduated from Cornell University, where she studied film and creative writing. When not writing, she also performs in drag, makes 3D models for video games, and practices aerial silks.
PRAISE FOR MAYA'S LESSONS:
"Maya - great to hear your feedback and tips!" -Brenda L.
"Thanks, Kay, Maya, and Brooklynn! Thanks for all the encouragement and helpful feedback. I definitely feel invigorated!" -Lise P.
"Maya and Brooklyn – grateful for your writing tips and pearls of wisdom." -Tony E.
"Thank you, Maya! It was amazing to receive your feedback and listen to your feedback for everyone else too" -PK
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Testimonials
"Maya - great to hear your feedback and tips!" -Brenda L.
"Thanks, Kay, Maya, and Brooklynn! Thanks for all the encouragement and helpful feedback. I definitely feel invigorated!" -Lise P.
"Maya and Brooklyn – grateful for your writing tips and pearls of wisdom." -Tony E.
"Thank you, Maya! It was amazing to receive your feedback and listen to your feedback for everyone else too" -PK
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