Jacqueline Phelps | Biography & Projects
High-concept stories about what drives us at our core – set in worlds hidden from most of us.
As an actress, costume stylist and trained screAs a former costume stylist and actress, and a trained screenwriter, I learned early on to think in stories through the eyes of my characters and in images. As a practicing psychotherapist, I deepen that perspective through my work with people—experiences that directly shape the development of my characters. enwriter, I learned early on to think about stories from a character’s perspective and in visual terms. Today, my work as a practicing psychotherapist deepens that perspective through my work with people – insights that directly inform the development of my characters.
After completing the state-certified, three-year Screenwriting and Dramaturgy Program at the Script Academy Berlin (2011–2013), my debut feature screenplay WORLD WIDE LOVE received an Honorable Mention at the international WriteMovies Screenwriting Competition in Beverly Hills. This led to option negotiations with a German production company and a collaboration as co-writer on a feature film project with a German Film Award-winning director.
Following a health-related career break, I focused on developing original projects and refining my craft, including through TOP: Talente e. V., Munich. I am currently adapting my identity drama BAHIRA into a limited series while developing a second series concept in parallel. I live and work in Hamburg, Germany.
If any of the following pitches spark your interest, I’d be happy to provide further materials and hear from you. Jacqueline Phelps