Devon Rice Buckley
EMERGING SCREENWRITER SEEKING INTERNSHIP AND ENTRY LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES. EQUIPPED WITH INTENSIVE NARRATIVE TRAINING AND A DEEP PASSION FOR CINEMATIC STORYTELLING, I AM EAGER TO CONTRIBUTE TO PROFESSIONAL WRITERS’ ROOMS AND LEARN THE CRAFT ON THE JOB.
On the set of the short film Baby Girl by DeathDrive Production where I worked my first PA (production assistant) job (2020)
About Me!
Hi! My name is Devon Buckley and I am a writer born and raised in New York. I've recently earned my BA from CU Boulder in Creative Writing with minors in Media Studies and Geology.
During my time there I was able to focus on Scriptwriting and Creative Development and learn how well I thrive in collaborative environments. While there, I had the opportunity to lead a six person Creative development team in a class taught by Steven T. Seagel. I was incredibly inspired by my teammates and we created some spectacular work.
In my writing, I feel particularly drawn to stories that investigate how individuals and groups are influenced by society – how it shapes their morality and behavior. Because of that interest many of my stories tend to be in post-apocalyptic settings where societal influence is either removed or at least dramatically altered. My large love for the environment and a background in conservation and environmental science inspires me to incorporate climate change and human impact on the ecosystem.
However, I have an open minded approach to my writing. I enjoy a wide array of genres and like to keep my projects diverse so I can stay flexible and adaptable.
The infamous CU Boulder Flat Irons
Samples
City in Dark
An action-drama about a young girl in a post-apocalyptic city where the sky is blackened by pollution. She lives alone and is forced to beg and steal to survive. But when she swipes a briefcase from a scientist, with something unexpectedly valuable inside, she has to run from the police, the scientist, and dark dwelling mutants in order to keep her prize. (in progress)
White Noise Hysteria
A suspenseful sardonic spin on zombie stories in a post COVID/post A.I. world.
Dead West
This is an Old Western trans-media endeavor set in a distant future. Most of the United States is a wasteland infested with gothic monsters, forcing the remainder of humanity to live in false Utopian, dome, costal cities. The main character Maverick, a classic Cowboy-Type, becomes disillusioned with the Utopia, veiling totalitarianism and escapes the city in order to find his freedom in the wasteland or die trying.
A short film of a post-apocalyptic tragedy, reminiscent of Cormac McCarthy's The Road, where the unnamed main character is forced to find the will to continue on her journey through this wasteland despite having lost the one thing worth surviving for.
Last Meal
Sanctuary
Experience
2026
BA English — University of Colorado, Boulder
With a focus in Creative Writing and a Minor in Media Studies
2025
Screenwriting Workshop
Led by Dr. Christopher Bell and Dr. Julia Estlick where I wrote and revised 8+ original scenes, as well as crafted multiple pitch formats (logline, elevator, executive) for an original narrative project. finally, I wrote a 30-minute original pilot script developed through faculty review.
2023
Trans-Media Worldbuilding Study
Led by Steven T. Seagle & Richard J. Stevens I analyzed successful trans media franchises, including projects developed by Steven T. Seagle. I co-developed an original trans media property with a four-person team and pitched it to visiting studio executives brought in by Steven T. Seagle for critique.
2021
Production Assistant — Death Drive Production
I assisted in the production of the short film, BabyGirl; written and directed by Leah Claire Borrie. I supported crowdfunding efforts, location scouting, set management, and talent coordination, including scheduling and transportation. The film was selected for multiple festivals including the Woodstock Film Festival and the Women’s Film Festival.
Get in Touch
For internship or entry level opportunities, please reach out to me at:
Email: dbuckley5900@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Devon Buckley