Jay Riedl

Writer Director at 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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  • Writer Director

    2016 - present