Jack Newsome

Personal Bio

Jack Newsome is a Los Angeles-based screenwriter and development professional specializing in horror and genre storytelling. A graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, Jack combines formal training with industry experience, having worked closely with production companies like Sony Pictures, Blumhouse, and Entertainment 360, and executives on development, packaging, and sales.

His work has been recognized by prestigious organizations such as the Creative World Awards, LA Film Awards, ScreenCraft, the Inroads Fellowship, and Page Turner Screenplays, highlighting his ability to craft stories that resonate both emotionally and commercially.

What sets Jack apart as a writer is his belief that horror is a genre of profound emotional empathy, not sadism, and a vessel to explore grief, trauma, and the taboos that mainstream narratives often avoid. He approaches each story with a desire to provoke feeling as much as fear, creating bold, character-driven work that challenges audiences while staying grounded in human truth.

Through his dual experience as both a creator and a story analyst, Jack maintains a deep understanding of market trends and audience appetite, allowing his projects to be both artistically daring and strategically positioned. Whether writing or developing, Jack is committed to reshaping genre conventions and delivering stories that linger long after the credits roll.

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