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DEBRA DEGRATTO

* Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama, Hofstra University

* Masters of Fine Arts in Screenwriting, UCLA

* Teaches: On Camera Dynamics, Writing the Short Film, Defining the Screenplay, Synopsis/Treatment/Outline, Genre’s in Film, Writing the Feature, Visual Concept/Style/Storyboard, The Rehearsal Process, Staging the Scene, Test Screening/Festival Admissions, Overviewing the Set

* 25 years performing arts experience

B.F.A. in Drama, Hofstra University, M.F.A.(Screenwriting), UCLA. Also studied Acting and Directing at Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, New York; Film Production, New York’s School of Visual Arts; Shakespeare, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Producer and Talent who has, worked with Mark Burnett, Michael Davies, Dick Clark, Scott Sternberg, Phil Gurin, Mark Cronin, Bob Eubanks, Mark Walberg, and Jerry Springer; Has worked for Disney, Fox Television, The WB, Telemundo, Sony Television, New World, Rysher Entertainment, USA Network, and Lions Gate. Partners with Jay Renfroe and David Garfinkle of Renegade 83 on a reality project, Mail Order Bride. Staged work at The Actors Studio, Writers & Directors Unit. Directed Patsy’s Place, now on RoKu. Wrote and Directed, The Desire, short film screened at Women In Film International Film Festival. Created sizzle reel for Big Dough, a reality show. Awarded the Jack K. Sauter Award for Artistic Merit and numerous Drama-Logue Awards for stage direction. Also teaches acting, Directing, and writing at The New York Film Academy, Los Angeles.