Tania Meneguzzi

Tania Meneguzzi

Multi-Award-Winning
Screenwriter, Producer and Director

Los Angeles, California

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About Tania

Australian-born Tania Meneguzzi is a Multi-Award-Winning Screenwriter/ Director/ Producer based in Los Angeles.

Esteemed producers, authors, and individuals have commissioned Tania to write over 30 screenplays, TV pilots, and book adaptations. Highlights include producer Brian Kennedy (The Homesman, The Great Gilly Hopkins), Barry Navidi (Al Pacino's producing partner), actor/producer Joseph Fiennes, and producer J. Todd Harris (Oscar-nominated The Kids Are All Right). Additionally, she developed an interactive series with WP Narrative_ of Will Packer Productions (Ten #1 Box Office hits).

Tania co-wrote the spec feature script Post No Bills which won 'Best Thriller Screenplay' at the Creative World Awards (2018), and her feature screenplay adaptation of Maclovia Martel's novella My Garden won the 'Most Original Concept' award at the Austin Spotlight Film Festival (2020). Most recently, Tania’s feature screenplay adaptation of Lesley Manuel’s high-concept thriller novella Time To Go won ‘Best Sci-Fi Screenplay’ at the Marina del Rey Film Festival (2022). Also, Tania's original spec feature screenplay The Good Room that she solely wrote was a top 50 finalist in the ScreenCraft Fellowship selected from 3,600 submissions (2022).

​​Years prior, following coursework at the London Film School, Tania founded ZZ Productions Ltd from 2004 to 2010. During that time, she wrote, produced, and directed several shorts that screened in festivals across the globe, which led to her debut feature film The Run. The suspense drama screened in 13 international film festivals and won five awards including one for 'Best Film' and two for 'Best Director,' and received multiple nominations for 'Best Film' and 'Best in Festival.' Tania also produced the theatrically released European feature film Happy New Year London. It was the opening film at the ECU Film Festival in Paris and screened in 10 festivals garnering three awards.

Tania's comedy writer/ director skills were also recognized for creating The Holly Didd Show on the former UK web channel, Bebo. The 'Ping Pong' episode was nominated as 'Best Webisode' at the INNY Awards in NYC. Furthermore, her spec feature dramedy Brink won 'Best Screenplay' at the London Independent Film Festival (Screenplay Competition) and has since been developed into a scripted television series.

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  • Face

    Face (2022 - 2023)
    Film by Kern Co (Crime, Drama and Biography) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a feature screenplay FACE based on the published memoir written by Matt Kern and the award-winning documentary.

  • Exalted Quest

    Exalted Quest (2022)
    Film by Kindred Light - Author (Drama and Biography) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a feature screenplay EXALTED QUEST based on the published memoir novel written by author Kindred Light. Genre: Drama Biography. *Feature Script Finalist (California Women’s Film Festival 2023)

  • * Confidential

    * Confidential (2022)
    Television by Paul Zeltzer MD (Drama) SCREENWRITER Wrote a CONFIDENTIAL one-hour TV pilot for a malpractice series.

  • * Confidential

    * Confidential (2021)
    Film by Mainstream Media (Action and Thriller) SCREENWRITER Wrote a CONFIDENTIAL feature screenplay based on a treatment written by writer/director Foad Faridzadeh (Award-Winning Filmmaker).

  • * Confidential

    * Confidential (2021)
    Television by Mainstream Media (Action and Thriller) SCREENWRITER Wrote a CONFIDENTIAL six-part TV mini-series based on a treatment by the show creator/director Foad Faridzadeh (Award-Winning Filmmaker).

  • Driven By Lies

    Driven By Lies (2021)
    Film by Snook - Author (Thriller) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a feature screenplay DRIVEN BY LIES set in Richmond, Virginia, adapted from the novel by author Snook.

  • Rising Fury

    Rising Fury (2021)
    Film by Lesley Manuel - Author (Action and Thriller) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a feature screenplay RISING FURY set in the US based on a treatment written by author Lesley Manuel.

  • Ace

    Ace (2020)
    Film by Ace Bowers - Author (Drama and Biography) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a feature screenplay ACE set in California adapted from the book by author Ace Bowers.

  • Paparazzo

    Paparazzo (2020)
    Film by Lesley Manuel (Crime and Thriller) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a feature screenplay PAPARAZZO based on a treatment written by Lesley Manuel.

  • Leap 229

    Leap 229 (2020)
    Film by Lesley Manuel (Drama and Romance) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a feature screenplay LEAP 229 based on a treatment written by Lesley Manuel.

  • Time To Go

    Time To Go (2019)
    Film by Lesley Manuel (Drama, Fantasy, Sport and Thriller) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a feature screenplay TIME TO GO set in Arizona adapted from the novella by author Lesley Manuel.

  • My Garden

    My Garden (2019)
    Film by Maclovia Martel - Author (Comedy, Drama and Romance) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a feature screenplay MY GARDEN set in Los Angeles adapted from the novella by author Maclovia Martel. * WINNER ‘Most Original Concept’ (Austin Spotlight Film Festival Screenplay Awards 2020)

  • The Talent

    The Talent (2017 - 2018)
    Film by Carter - Author (Action, Drama and Sport) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a feature screenplay THE TALENT set in Texas adapted from the novel by author Carter.

  • Post No Bills

    Post No Bills (2016 - 2018)
    Film by Select & Better Productions (Comedy, Crime and Drama) SCREENWRITER Developed and co-wrote a feature screenplay POST NO BILLS set in Los Angeles and TV pilot/series bible with producer/writer Page Nazarian. * Best Thriller Screenplay Award (Creative World Awards 2018) * Feature Script Finalist (Richmond International Film Festival 2019)

  • Jack

    Jack (2018)
    Film by Carter - Author (Drama and Thriller) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a feature screenplay JACK set in Texas adapted from the novella by author Carter. * Quarter Finalist (New York International Screenplay Awards 2019) * Quarter Finalist (Miami Screenplay Awards 2019)

  • The Show

    The Show (2018)
    Film by Carter - Author (Comedy, Family and Animation) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote an animation screenplay THE SHOW adapted from the novella by author Carter.

  • The White Rose

    The White Rose (2017 - 2018)
    Film by Roberto Silvi / Barry Navidi (Crime, Drama, Thriller and History) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a screenplay THE WHITE ROSE inspired by a historically famous story for producer Roberto Silvi & Barry Navidi (Al Pacino’s producing partner).

  • Confidential Title

    Confidential Title (2017 - 2018)
    Series by Joshua Zabar Productions TV Pilot Scriptwriter Developed and wrote a CONFIDENTIAL one-hour TV pilot and created the mini-bible for a series created by producer Joshua Zabar.

  • Killing Reality

    Killing Reality (2016 - 2017)
    Series by Robert Henderson - Author (Comedy and Drama) TV Pilot Scriptwriter Developed and wrote a dark one-hour TV pilot KILLING REALITY and mini-bible for a series adapted from the novel by author Robert Henderson.

  • The Living Dolls

    The Living Dolls (2016 - 2017)
    Series by Christopher Labinjo - Author (Drama and Sci-Fi) TV Pilot Scriptwriter Developed and wrote a one-hour TV pilot THE LIVING DOLLS and mini-bible for a series adapted from the novel by author Christopher Labinjo.

  • Trigger

    Trigger (2016 - 2017)
    Film by Ayelette Robinson - Producer (Crime, Drama, Mystery and Thriller) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote an original suspense story and feature screenplay TRIGGER set in Los Angeles for actress and producer Ayelette Robinson.

  • Untitled Thriller

    Untitled Thriller (2015 - 2016)
    Film by Salome Productions (Crime and Thriller) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote an original story and UNTITLED feature screenplay for producer Barry Navidi CEO of Salome Productions & Al Pacino’s producing partner).

  • Theft of Hearts

    Theft of Hearts (2015)
    Film by LB Bacchus - Author (Drama, Mystery and Romance) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a feature period screenplay THEFT OF HEARTS set in Guyana and the US based on the novel by author LB Bacchus.

  • Watering Love

    Watering Love (2015)
    Film by Joanna Chehayeb - Author (Comedy, Drama and Romance) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a feature screenplay WATERING LOVE set in Manhattan adapted from the novel by author Joanna Chehayeb.

  • Stirrups

    Stirrups (2015)
    Series by Red Cloud Entertainment (Comedy and Drama) TV PILOT SCRIPTWRITER Developed and wrote a one-hour TV pilot STIRRUPS and mini-bible for creator/producer Chris Ribbe and fertility specialist to the stars Dr. Mark Surrey.

  • Forever Lasts Till Dawn

    Forever Lasts Till Dawn (2014 - 2015)
    Film by Monty Silverstone - Author (Drama, Romance, War and History) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a feature period screenplay FOREVER LASTS TILL DAWN adapted from the novel by author Monty Silverstone.

  • Sanction

    Sanction (2014 - 2015)
    Series by Catalist Productions (Action, Crime, Drama and Thriller) TV PILOT SCRIPTWRITER Developed and wrote a one-hour TV pilot retitled SANCTION and mini-bible adapted from the novel OPERATION ANGELICA by author Juliene Lloyd.

  • Confidential Title

    Confidential Title (2014)
    Film by Catalist Productions / Brian Kennedy (Drama, Sci-Fi and History) SCREENWRITER Developed and wrote a CONFIDENTIAL feature screenplay based on a treatment by producer Brian Kennedy (Credits: The Homesman w/ Hilary Swank & Meryl Streep and The Great Gilly Hopkins w/ Kathy Bates & Glenn Close).

  • Street Rider

    Street Rider (2014)
    Film by Joseph Fiennes / Barry Navidi SCREENWRITER Developed and rewrote an urban feature screenplay STREET RIDER by Jeff Hare set in Philadelphia for actor/producer Joseph Fiennes and Barry Navidi.

  • Living Vicariously

    Living Vicariously (2013)
    Series by Hokis Entertainment (Comedy) TV PILOT SCRIPTWRITER Co-created and solely wrote a half-hour TV pilot LIVING VICARIOUSLY and mini-bible for a scripted series for executive producer Stephanie Kradjian.

  • People of Interest

    People of Interest (2013)
    Film by Host Industries (Drama, History and Biography) SCREENWRITER Wrote a feature screenplay PEOPLE OF INTEREST based on a declassified CIA and Mossad rescue mission for producer Stephen Ellman.

  • The Holly Didd Show

    The Holly Didd Show (2010)
    Series by ZZ Productions (Comedy) Creator / Writer / Producer / Director Created, wrote, produced, and directed a web series THE HOLLY DIDD SHOW on the former web channel BEBO. Katy Perry was an online fan ☺. * Best Webisode Nomination for pilot episode (INNY AWARDS, NYC 2010)

  • Happy New Year London

    Happy New Year London (2006 - 2007)
    Film by ZZ Productions / Krek Films (Drama) Producer Produced the Turkish / French feature film HAPPY NEW YEAR LONDON, written and directed by award-winning playwright Berkun Oya. Dur: 88 min. It was the opening night film at the ECU Film Festival in Paris and screened in nine other international film festivals garnering three awards for Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor. The film also received nominations for Best Film, Best Actor and Best Music.

  • The Run

    The Run (2004 - 2007)
    Film by ZZ Productions Producer / Writer / Director Produced, wrote, and directed the British feature film entitled THE RUN. Dur: 89 min. The film screened in 13 international film festivals and won five awards including one for Best Film and two each for Best Director and Best Actress. The film also received nominations for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Soundtrack, Best Actress, Best Film and Best in Festival.

  • The Fairbank Hotel

    The Fairbank Hotel (2002 - 2003)
    Film (short) by ZZ Productions Co-Producer / Writer / Director Produced, wrote and directed the 16mm film THE FAIRBANK HOTEL. Official Selection Los Angeles International Short Film Festival 03, Arclight Hollywood.

  • The Quiet Garden

    The Quiet Garden (2002)
    Film (short) by ZZ Productions Producer / Writer / Director Produced, wrote and directed the 16mm film THE QUIET GARDEN. Official Selection Commonwealth Film Festival 02, United Kingdom.

Awards

  • Finalist Feature Screenplay 'Exalted Quest' - California Women's Film Festival
    (2023)

  • Best Sci-Fi Feature Screenplay 'Time to Go' - Marina del Rey Film Festival
    (2022)

  • Top 50 Finalist Feature Screenplay 'The Good Room' - ScreenCraft Fellowship
    (2022)

  • Most Original Concept 'My Garden' - Austin Spotlight Film Festival Screenplay Awards
    (2020)

  • Quarter Finalist 'Jack' - New York International Screenplay Awards
    (2019)

  • Quarter Finalist 'Jack' - Miami Screenplay Awards
    (2019)

  • Best Thriller Screenplay 'Post No Bills' - Creative World Awards
    (2018)

  • Best in Festival Nomination 'Happy New Year London' - Heart of England Int. Film Festival
    (2008)

  • Best Director Award 'The Run' - Malibu Int. Film Festival
    (2008)

  • Best Feature Film Nomination 'The Run' - Malibu Int. Film Festival
    (2008)

  • Best Director Award 'The Run' - Int. Filmmaker Film Festival of World Cinema
    (2008)

  • Best Feature Film Nomination 'The Run' - Int. Filmmaker Festival World Cinema
    (2008)

  • Best Feature Film Award 'The Run' - Heart of England Int. Film Festival
    (2008)

  • Best in Festival Nomination 'The Run' - Heart of England Int. Film Festival
    (2008)

  • Outstanding Direction Appreciation 'The Run' - Women's Int. Film Festival Miami
    (2008)

  • Best Screenplay Award 'Brink' - London Independent Film Festival (Screenplay Competition)
    (2008)

  • Best National Feature Nomination 'Happy New Year London' - 44th Golden Orange Film Festival
    (2007)

Education

  • The London Film School
    (2001-2002)

  • Dov S-S Simens' Film School
    (2001-2002)

  • Syd Field Scriptwriting Workshop
    (2001-2002)

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