Adam DaSilva

Writer / Producer at Spotify
Screenwriter and Producer

Los Angeles, California

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About Adam

Adam DaSilva is a television and film writer who got his start on the Emmy Award-winning Fox series "24." Since then, he and his writing partner, David James, co-wrote the screenplay for Grammy-nominated musician Khalid's short film "Free Spirit," which was nominated for a Clio Award. They have had projects in development with Wonderland Sound and Vision, LBI Entertainment, Five All in the Fifth, and Appian Way Productions.

In addition to film and television, Adam is a full-time writer of numerous scripted podcast series at Spotify, including Dictators, Tales, and Mythology.

Born and raised in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Adam studied literature and psychology at Harvard University before heading west to follow his dream of writing for the screen. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son; and is repped by James Barnett at LBI Entertainment.

Unique traits: Avid trail runner, swimmer, and scuba diver.

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The Chronicles of Nancy Budget: $1M - $5M | Fantasy ⋄ Family After spending her teenage years battling a dark wizard and evil magic, millennial wizard Nancy Burrows lives a quiet life in Greenwood, her hometown that keeps magic a secret from the outside world. But when Nancy’s sister writes a Young Adult novel, The Chronicles of Nancy Bloodthorne, based on her teenage wizarding exploits, Nancy and her town will have to face their greatest threat yet -- fantasy nerds.

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Free Spirit (2019)
Music by Sony Music Writer Free Spirit is a short film released along with Khalid's new album, using the new music to tell the stories of the beauty and the pain of growing up as Khalid has always done in his work. This film expands on his lyrics and artistry by sharing a visual story as a companion piece.
24: Solitary (2014)
Video (Drama and Short) Writer Follows Tony and his attempt to leave prison.
24: Live Another Day (2014)
Television (Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery and 1 More) Writer Four years after the events of Day 8, Jack Bauer remains a federal fugitive. Meanwhile, amid growing concerns over the use of US military drones in combat, President James Heller pays a visit to London to negotiate a treaty to continue their basing on British soil. Having heard rumors of an imminent attack against Heller, Bauer resurfaces in the city, where he is apprehended by the CIA and forcibly recruited into joining their investigation. As forces within the White House conspire against him, Bauer realizes that the complexity of the plot extends beyond a presidential assassination, and that the consequences of a successful attack will alter the course of history. With the help of a disgraced CIA agent and a hacker collective preaching free information, he must confront an unseen enemy whose personal vendetta threatens to push the world to the brink of war. Written by Bye
Body of Proof (2013)
Television (Crime and Drama) Miscellaneous Crew Having lost her medical license in the aftermath of a family tragedy, Megan Hunt M.D. joined the medical examiners and proved herself a forensic genius. Yet even diplomatic Medico-legal Investigator Pete Dunlop can't prevent her arrogant attitude and total disregard for any authority or social norm to cause grave aggravation all around. Still, as long as the perpetrators suffer most, the bulldozer approach pays off on the balance. Written by KGF Vissers
24 (2009 - 2010)
Television (Action, Crime, Drama and Thriller) Miscellaneous Crew In this concept drama, each season takes place within one 24 hour period. Day 1: Jack Bauer is the head of field ops for an elite team of CTU agents who uncover an assassination plot targeting Presidential nominee David Palmer. Meanwhile, Jack's strained marriage to his wife, Teri, is pushed to the brink by the sudden disappearance of their troubled teenage daughter. What will the next 24 hours hold? Written by Ronos
24: Redemption (2008)
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K-Ville (2007 - 2008)
Television (Action, Crime and Drama) Miscellaneous Crew Police officers patrol the streets of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Drive (2007)
Television (Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama and 2 More) Miscellaneous Crew A drama about various people competing in an illegal cross-country road race.
The Event
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