Olena Chepurna

Screenwriter | Story Consultant | ESL Coach for Screenwriters and Creative Professionals

I write original feature screenplays for the international film and television market, combining emotionally driven characters, strong dramatic conflict, and high-concept story worlds with franchise potential.
In addition to my original screenplays, I offer professional screenwriting services, as well as specialized English courses based on films/TV Series and designed for non-native screenwriters and authors.

Selected Screenplays

Original Feature Projects for Film and Television

My portfolio includes six completed feature screenplays across psychological drama, fantasy, science fiction, thriller, animation, and family genres. All projects are available for option, purchase, co-production, and creative development.

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Bathyal

Genre: Female-Centered Psychological Drama

After a student dies during her swimming lesson, a former champion faces trial, the collapse of her marriage, and overwhelming guilt while fighting to remain emotionally present for her autistic son.

Status: Completed Feature ScreenplayLength: 125 pages

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Naked Love

Genre: Female-Centered Psychological Drama

A former adult film actress reinvents herself as a serious director but must fight an industry that refuses to see her as anything beyond her past

Status: Completed Feature Screenplay
Length: 120 pages

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Wish Granting Factory

Genre: Fantasy | Family | Adventure

A teenager discovers a hidden factory that controls human wishes and must repair a dangerous mistake before reality begins to collapse under the weight of people’s dreams.

Status: Completed Feature Screenplay
Length: 80 pages
Franchise Potential: High

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The Black Mask

Genre: Science Fiction Thriller

In a world where artificial intelligence assigns every person an identity through a mask, one man discovers how to remove his and uncovers a truth capable of destroying the entire system.

Status: Completed Feature ScreenplayLength: 110 pagesFranchise Potential: High

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Christmas in the Desert

Genre: Animated Family Adventure

A small cactus who has never seen Christmas sets out across a magical desert to bring the holiday to his community and transforms an entire world along the way.

Status: Completed Feature ScreenplayLength: 110 pagesFranchise Potential: High

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Mascarade

Genre: Psychological Thriller | Drama

When a successful woman receives an invitation to an exclusive masquerade, she becomes trapped in a dangerous game where every mask conceals a secret and the truth may cost someone their life.

Status: Completed Feature Screenplay
Length: 115 pages

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About Olena Chepurna

I am a Ukrainian screenwriter, novelist, linguist, and story consultant with more than 17 years of professional experience working with language, dialogue, storytelling, and narrative structure.My background in translation and education shaped my understanding of rhythm, clarity, character voice, and the emotional logic of dialogue.

My writing focuses on character transformation — the inner journey that unfolds alongside the external plot. I explore themes of choice, identity, resilience, and the lasting impact of the past on human behavior. Drawing from real-life experience, my stories balance emotional authenticity with structural precision, creating characters whose struggles feel personal, cinematic, and universally relatable.

  • Feature Screenplays

  • 7

    Novels

  • 100+

    English Learning Workbooks Based on popular Movies & TV Series

  • Jury Member Experience

    Jury Member at Chicago Script Awards

  • Education

    Master’s Degree in Linguistics and Translation (English Language)International certification in Screenwriting

Services & Pricing

Every story needs a different starting point.
You can come to me with a small idea, an unfinished story, or a completed screenplay. I’ll meet you at your current stage and help you move forward through a clear, step-by-step development process.

If English is not your first language, I can help with that too.
I offer specialized English lessons for screenwriters and authors, focused on natural dialogue, industry vocabulary, pitching, professional communication, and writing for an international audience — all through films, TV series, and original screenplays.

Story development and English coaching can be combined or booked separately, depending on what you need.

  • Description

    Live 1:1 story consulting for screenwriters at any stage — from the first idea to a completed screenplay.

    Choose Your Path

    I HAVE A SCREENPLAY
    Screenplay Diagnostic & Rewrite
    We analyze your draft, identify what works, what needs improvement, and create a clear rewrite strategy.

    MY STORY IS IN DEVELOPMENT
    Screenplay Development From Scratch
    We build your story step by step — from idea, characters, and structure to treatment, scenes, dialogue, and screenplay.

    How It Works

    ✔ Free 30-minute introductory consultation
    ✔ Live 1:1 video sessions
    ✔ My step-by-step development systems
    ✔ You remain the author of your story

    Pricing

    Free Introductory Consultation — 30 min — FREE
    First Live Story Consulting Session — 60 min — $80
    Follow-Up Story Consulting Sessions — 60 min — $45 each

  • Description
    Private one-to-one English coaching designed specifically for non-native screenwriters, authors, and filmmakers, based on my original movie- and TV series-based learning method.
    Best for
    ✔ Non-native screenwriters✔ Authors✔ Directors✔ Producers✔ Film students
    What You'll Receive
    ✔ One-to-one online lessons✔ Personalized learning plan✔ Workbooks based on Movies & TV-Shows✔ Screenwriting vocabulary✔ Dialogue analysis✔ Pitching practice✔ Homework after every lesson✔ Progress tracking
    What Is Not Included
    ✕ General English exam preparation✕ Translation services✕ Academic English courses
    Pricing
    Free Consultation (30 min) — Free
    Private 1:1 Lesson (60 min) — $40

    Minimum booking:

    4 lessons
    Personalized study plan included.

  • Description
    I professionally rewrite, strengthen, and improve an existing screenplay while preserving your vision and creative goals.
    Best for
    ✔ Producers developing existing projects
    What You'll Receive
    ✔ Initial consultation✔ Complete screenplay evaluation✔ Professional rewriting✔ Structure improvements✔ Character development✔ Dialogue enhancement✔ Revised screenplay✔ Summary explaining all major creative decisions
    What Is Not Included
    ✕ Writing an entirely new screenplay from scratch✕ Unlimited revisions✕ Production or representation services
    Pricing
    Every screenplay is different.
    Pricing depends on:
    ✔ screenplay length✔ amount of rewriting required✔ project complexity✔ deadline
    Starting from $500
    A personalized quote is provided after reviewing the screenplay.

  • Description
    From a simple idea, book, or creative brief, I develop and write an original feature screenplay for the international film and television market.
    Best for
    ✔ Producers✔ Directors✔ Production companies✔ Businesses developing narrative projects
    What You'll Receive
    ✔ Concept development✔ Story outline✔ Logline✔ Synopsis✔ Treatment✔ Character development✔ Complete screenplay✔ Regular video meetings throughout the project✔ Final professionally formatted screenplay
    What Is Not Included
    ✕ Production services✕ Film financing✕ Pitching to producers on your behalf✕ Guaranteed sales or production
    Pricing
    Each project is quoted individually.
    Pricing depends on:
    ✔ feature or TV project✔ genre and complexity✔ development stage✔ research requirements
    Starting from $3,000
    A personalized quote is provided after the initial consultation.

  • Description
    I help businesses transform their products, values, and vision into authentic stories that build trust and connect emotionally with customers.
    Best for
    ✔ Startups✔ Entrepreneurs✔ Creative brands✔ Personal brands✔ Companies launching new products
    What You'll Receive
    ✔ Discovery video session✔ Brand story research✔ Founder story✔ Brand messaging✔ Storytelling strategy✔ Website storytelling✔ Video or campaign script (if requested)✔ Final PDF with all storytelling materials
    What Is Not Included
    ✕ Logo design✕ Graphic design✕ Website development✕ Social media management
    Pricing

    Every brand has different goals.

    Pricing depends on:

    ✔ project scope
    ✔ number of deliverables
    ✔ research required

    Starting from $300

    A personalized quote is provided after the discovery call.

  • ✔ Free introductory consultation✔ Collaboration via video calls✔ Clear timeline and milestones✔ Regular communication throughout the project✔ Final deliverables in PDF, DOCX, or Final Draft format (depending on the service)

  • ✕ I do not use AI to analyze, develop, or write your screenplay. Every story analysis, creative decision, and recommendation is made personally by me. AI, if used at all, is limited to formatting or administrative tasks and is never used as a substitute for professional creative work.
    ✕ I do not guarantee screenplay sales, production deals, festival selections, competition wins, or representation.
    ✕ I do not submit projects to producers, studios, agents, competitions, or film festivals on your behalf unless this has been agreed upon as a separate service.
    ✕ I do not provide legal, copyright, or entertainment law advice.
    ✕ I do not write academic papers, essays, theses, or student assignments.
    ✕ I do not accept projects involving plagiarism, copyright infringement, or unauthorized use of another person's intellectual property.
    ✕ I do not offer unlimited revisions. The number and scope of revisions are agreed upon before the project begins.
    ✕ I do not compromise creative integrity, confidentiality, or professional ethics.
    ✕ I do not work without clear communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to the project's success.

For Producers, Agents, and Creative Partners

I am currently seeking producers, agents, managers, directors, and creative partners interested in developing original feature projects for film, television, streaming platforms, and franchise expansion.

Available upon request:
• Logline
• Synopsis
• Treatment
• Pitch Deck
• Screenplay Sample
• Full Screenplay
• Franchise Materials

Get in Touch With Me!

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Olena Chepurna

Screenwriter | Story Consultant | Script Doctor | Novelist | Linguist

Every inquiry is reviewed personally, and I do my best to respond within 2–3 business days.

FAQ

What services do you offer for Producers & Production Companies?

Original screenplays, script development, script doctoring, story consulting, and brand storytelling.

What services do you offer for Screenwriters & Authors?

Script analysis, story development, rewriting strategy, live consultations, and manuscript feedback.

Do you offer English coaching for non-native screenwriters and authors?

Yes. I provide one-to-one coaching focused on screenwriting, pitching, and professional communication.

What types of scripts do you write?

Feature films, TV pilots, short films, commercials, and branded content.

Are your scripts available for option or sale?

Yes. Selected projects are available for option or purchase.

Have your scripts received recognition?

Yes. My screenplays have won multiple international awards and have been selected by screenplay competitions worldwide.