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Sophia Perez Inaugural Peak Writers Fellow

25 Oct, 2024

Sophia Perez Inaugural Peak Writers Fellow

Sophia Perez has been announced as one of the fellows for the 2024 PEAK Writers Fellowship!

This inaugural fellowship, supported by Netflix, aims to discover and nurture six emerging Pasifika writers as they embark on careers in television. The program is the first of its kind in Hollywood, developed by a Pasifika creative to spotlight and empower new voices from the community.

Sophia will be collaborating with a high-level industry mentor to refine her original script, "Planet Oakland" into professional-level writing samples. Additionally, she will engage in panels and discussions with top TV and film professionals!

About the script:

A nerdy kid from another galaxy, Kornbeef Zorpas struggles to find his place in the chaotic halls of Oakland Middle School.

Read more here!