Peter Forbes

Peter Forbes is a talented writer currently engaged in the Universal Animation Writers Program at NBCUniversal, having been selected as one of six writers for a prestigious paid fellowship at DreamWorks Animation and Illumination. Forbes has experience in both mentorship and project development, including a role as a Mentee with the Children's Media Association and participation in the 2022 1IN4 Disabled Writers Program, providing insight into the challenges faced by disabled creatives. A background in screenplay reading for the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade and a variety of roles at Columbia University, including Graduate Teaching Fellow in Screenwriting, highlight Forbes' expertise in script development and education. Forbes holds MFA degrees from Columbia University and Hamline University, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Literature from Patrick Henry College.