Syndi Shumer

Freelance script writer for the animated children's TV series "Wallykazam!"

Assisted producers by logging camera takes on location shoots, and operating camera in audition rooms at round 3 audition stage. Operated time-code slate during shoots with show host Mario Lopez. Assisted audio department with various tasks during auditions with celebrity judges. Helped to ensure flow by escorting contestants to various stations.

Writer for Sesame Workshop-produced projects, including animated shorts for "Sesame Street," home videos ("Best of Elmo 2," "Shalom Sesame"), international ("Sesame Street: Super Healthy Monsters"), stage performances (Daytime Emmy Creative Arts Ceremony, NY Comic Con), contributions to the PBS special “A Capitol Fourth,” song lyrics, film voice-overs , parodies, and corporate outreach.

Staff writer for "Cloud Bread," an international animated preschool TV series co-produced by Little Airplane Productions and GIMC Studios (Korea).

Assisted Head Writer, Researchers and Producers; implemented script notes; supervised all script revisions. Formatted, proofread and edited scripts for clarity and continuity. Logged production takes during taping; prepared scripts for Editors. Produced annual reel of show outtakes. Coordinated Daytime Emmy submissions, including filling out applications, researching video clips.

Took notes for writers during writing sessions; implemented rehearsal notes into script. Created show rundowns, cast lists and set lists. Researched information pertinent to the script’s subject matter; arranged legal clearances. Organized and oversaw the nightly distribution of scripts to entire production team.