Echo Lake Entertainment
Jay Riedl has a diverse work experience in the entertainment industry. Jay started their career as a Producer in 2004, specializing in theater, film, and live events. In 2014, Jay worked as a Teaching Assistant at Columbia University, focusing on script analysis. Jay then joined Echo Lake Entertainment in 2016 as a Writer/Director. Throughout their career, Jay has also been a Guest Lecturer at various institutions, including Columbia University, where they taught about taking pilots to Hollywood, and the Australian Film Television and Radio School, where they covered the art of pitching TV shows to streaming platforms in Hollywood. In 2023, Jay is scheduled to be a Guest Lecturer at Parsons School of Design - The New School, teaching the fundamentals of television and film writing.
Jay Riedl completed a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Screenwriting/Directing from Columbia University, a program they attended from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from UNSW, focusing on the fields of English, Theater, and Film. The exact duration of this bachelor's program is not specified.
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Echo Lake Entertainment
Echo Lake Entertainment is a multi-faceted entertainment company based in Beverly Hills, CA specializing in production, finance and management for Film and Television. Since its founding in 1998, the production arm of Echo Lake has produced and/or financed more than 30 films. The company’s films have earned numerous awards including 8 Academy Award nominations and one Academy Award win. The management department is led by industry veteran Mike Marcus, one of the lead agents at CAA before becoming President and COO of MGM Pictures. Our team of 12 talent and literary managers represents established and emerging actors, writers and directors in Television, Film and Digital Programming. In the expanding frontiers of television and digital, and in the changing structure of feature films, ELM’s entrepreneurial spirit and thoughtful guidance helps clients find new ways to succeed.