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The Helpers

In a world where natural disasters have reached a fever pitch, jaded news cameraman Nate London is hot on the trail of a team of mysterious first responders who inexplicably arrive early at disaster sites, when he's suddenly tapped to become one of them.

  • Project Type:
    Television Script
  • Number of Pages:
    64
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Warner Brothers Writing Workshop
    Los Angeles
    October 1, 2014
    Finalist
  • Acclaim Scripts 2013
    Los Angeles
    February 1, 2013
    Finalist
  • Warner Brothers Writing Workshop
    Los Angeles
    October 2, 2012
    Finalist
  • Scriptaplooza Feature Contest
    Los Angeles
    January 1, 2009
    Quarterfinalist
  • Scriptapalooza TV Competition
    Los Angeles
    January 1, 2008
    Semi-Finalist
  • Blue Cat Screenplay Competition
    New York
    July 21, 2008
    Quarter Finalist
  • Scriptapalooza Feature Contest
    Los Angeles
    January 1, 2008
    Quarterfinalist
Writer Biography

Elena Zaretsky attributes the edge in her writing to her Russian immigrant background, and her blind New Age optimism to her sunny SoCal upbringing: kinda like Dostoyevsky on lithium.

Her early acting career ran the gamut of New York Theatre, TV, Indie Film, Sketch, and she was fortunate enough to use her extensive Improv skills in the MocaTV web series Ambiance Man alongside Fred Armisen.

Once she turned her focus to writing, Elena has been a two-time finalists for the Warner Brothers Writing Workshop, and a Semi-Finalist for the ABC/Disney TV Writing Fellowship. She has experience developing with a production company, and has worked as a writer-for-hire for the Hallmark Channel and various independent producers.

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Writer Statement

When asked what draws me to the world of television writing, I’m instantly transported to the past. I can see myself as a child, sitting breathless on our family’s shag rug as the Angels (Kelly, Kris and Sabrina) solved another of Charlie’s mysteries. This was how I learned to speak the English language.

I write daily. It is my love and my passion. If I were to be accepted to this program, I’d
be convinced the Angels were on my side. Charlie too.