Samar Alabd
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished screenwriter with expertise in writing for television and film, specialising in both comedy and drama. Demonstrates strong skills in character and plot development, script editing, and rewriting. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within writing rooms and lead organisational training initiatives. Experienced in developing television programme content and designing comprehensive training materials and toolkits.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Coach -Scriptwriters' Development Lab
MBC Academy
Riyadh, Saudi arabia
11.2024 - Current
- Training beginner writers on screenwriting techniques, character development, and plot design.
- Teaching how to professionally prepare and present project Bible to platforms and producers.
- Collaborating on development of drama projects and providing feedback on scripts to improve their structure.
- Organizing brainstorming sessions and group writing workshops using interactive and hands-on approach.
Screenwriter – “High School Girls” (Season 2)
Shahid Platform – Al Sadaf Production
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Wrote socially relevant drama episodes with a youthful, authentic tone.
- Developed main characters and narrative arcs in alignment with the show's visual identity.
- Worked closely with the writers’ room and director to ensure narrative and stylistic coherence.
Co-Writer – “Complex 75”
SADAF
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Contributed to complex, interconnected scenes rooted in a local environment.
- Crafted dynamic dialogue that authentically drives character development and plot progression.
Scriptwriter & Content Editor – Podcasts
Freelancer
- Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority Podcast (2023)
- “What’s the Secret?” – Entrepreneurship Podcast (2021)
Episode planning, scriptwriting, and developing interview questions.
Supervised episode structure to ensure a balance of information and entertainment.
Screenwriter& Dramatic Developer-Animated "Majed9"
Freelancer
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Wrote the dramatic treatment and developed the narrative structure.
- Crafted dialogue and scene scripts in an engaging and visual style that adheres to animation storytelling principles.
Promotional Film
Eastern Province Young Businessmen Council
Riyadh
03.2020 - 06.2020
Dramatic Treatment for the Animate Series "Salama"
Freelancer
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Authored 14 episodes for the National Road Safety Center.
- Created awareness-driven scenes and concepts that blend satire with positive messaging.
- Proposed dramatic solutions reflecting the daily challenges faced by youth and families.
- Developed content aligned with the series’ awareness campaign in a simplified and engaging manner.
Contributed Story Ideas for Series "Saree‘ Saree"
Sadaf
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed ideas with a suspenseful and comedic tone.
- Collaborated as part of a joint creative team.
Education
MBC Academy
RiyadhSkills
- Writing for television and film (screenwriting)
- Character and plot development
- Writing comedy and drama
- Script editing and rewriting
- Collaborative work within writing rooms
- Organizational and leadership skills in training settings
- Developing television program content
- Designing training materials and toolkits
Accomplishments
Honored as a Success Story at MBC Academy
Authored training material in screenwriting
Timeline
Assistant Coach -Scriptwriters' Development Lab
MBC Academy
11.2024 - Current
Screenwriter – “High School Girls” (Season 2)
Shahid Platform – Al Sadaf Production
01.2024 - 11.2024
Screenwriter& Dramatic Developer-Animated "Majed9"
Freelancer
06.2021 - 12.2021
Promotional Film
Eastern Province Young Businessmen Council
03.2020 - 06.2020
Dramatic Treatment for the Animate Series "Salama"
Freelancer
01.2020 - 03.2020
Contributed Story Ideas for Series "Saree‘ Saree"
Sadaf
10.2019 - 12.2019
Co-Writer – “Complex 75”
SADAF
Scriptwriter & Content Editor – Podcasts
Freelancer
MBC Academy
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