Courtney Harrell

For more than twenty years, I've worked across film, commercials, and digital media as a creative producer, 1st A.D., an award-winning screenwriter, and as a story consultant. I've always been drawn to the earliest stages of the creative process—the conversations where ideas are still taking shape and anything feels possible.

My career began on film sets, where I worked on hundreds of productions ranging from studio feature films and commercials to documentaries and music videos. Along the way, I contributed to projects including Boyhood, The Guardian, The Rookie, Varsity Blues, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), experiences that gave me a deep appreciation for both the creative and logistical sides of bringing ambitious stories to life.

Today my work spans entertainment, technology, and branded storytelling. I've written for Netflix, produced campaigns for global brands, led creative development, and collaborated with teams to transform early concepts into compelling stories and experiences.

As a screenwriter, my LGBTQ+ coming-of-age comedy PROUD won Best Comedy Feature Screenplay at the 2023 Nashville Film Festival, and Why Are You Here?, co-written with Noelle Figueroa, won the 2025 Roadmap Writers Shorts Competition. I’m represented by James Moorer at One Moorer Management.

I'm also passionate about developing original film and literary projects through my creative company, The Dark Rainbow. I love stories that blend emotion, suspense, imagination, and unforgettable characters—especially horror that lingers long after the credits roll.

More than anything, I love the energy of making something with people who are all in—excited by an idea, ready to create collaboratively, and determined to figure out how to bring the project to life.