# Robert Zappia

> Screenwriter of Halloween H20 and Prey for the Devil; Fmr Head Writer, The Tom and Jerry Show for Warner Bros. Animation

Screenwriter, producer and director, with three decades of produced work across horror, comedy, animation, network TV and kids' education.

Wrote the story and co-wrote the screenplay for Halloween H20, starring Jamie Lee Curtis, which opened at \#1 and grossed $75M worldwide.

Co-wrote Lionsgate's Prey for the Devil, which grossed $44.7M worldwide.

Wrote Home Improvement's Mother's Day episode, "To Build or Not to Build," watched by 34 million viewers.

Head Writer of The Tom and Jerry Show for Warner Bros. Animation. Wrote, directed and produced the animated film Christmas Is Here Again, voiced by Kathy Bates and Andy Griffith.

Now Head Writer in the Studio Division at Age of Learning, home of ABCmouse, where he created and wrote every episode of Backpack Adventures (50M+ YouTube views).

Also the author of the kids' book The Legend of Ice Cream Island and the graphic novel Expiration Date.

\*For screenplay review, book 2 hours & I will review before our session!

Things I can advise on:

✔️ Structuring a story that holds up
✔️ Notes on your screenplay
✔️ Writing horror that actually scares
✔️ Pitching a feature or series
✔️ Writing for animation and kids
✔️ Creating a series for a kids' brand
✔️ Building a long career across genres

I help writers sharpen their scripts, pitch with confidence and build a career that lasts across genres.

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $100.00

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- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

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