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Allison Schroeder
American screenwriter
Allison Schroeder is an American screenwriter.[1] She co-wrote the film Hidden Figures with Theodore Melfi, earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.[2][3][4]
Allison Schroeder | |
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Schroeder at the film premiere of Hidden Figures in 2016 | |
| Born | Allison Schroeder Florida, U.S. |
| Education | Melbourne High School NASA University of Southern California (Ma.FA) |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, film director, film producer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | Aaron Brownstein |
| Relatives | Emil (daughter) |
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Schroeder graduated from Melbourne High School in Florida in 1997.[5] While in high school, Schroeder interned at NASA, where Schroeder's grandparents worked.[6] She majored in economics at Stanford University,[6] and after working as a consultant for two years, Schroeder went to University of Southern California to earn a Masters of Fine Arts in the Film Production Program.[7]
In 2016, Schroeder married writer Aaron Brownstein. They have a daughter, Emily, born in 2016.[8]
In August 2023 Netflix released Heart of Stone, an action-thriller starring Gal Gadot whose script was written by Schroeder and Greg Rucka.[9]
Film and television
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writer | Other | |||
| 2007 | Jay and Seth versus the Apocalypse | No | Yes | Script supervisor and construction crew Short film |
| 2007–2008 | Smallville | No | Yes | Production assistant: 15 episodes |
| 2008 | Pineapple Express | No | Yes | Production assistant |
| 90210 | Yes | No | Episode: "That Which We Destroy" Co-wrote with Caprice Crane | |
| The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show | No | Yes | Show coordinator TV special | |
| 2011 | Mean Girls 2 | Yes | No | Television film Co-wrote with Cliff Ruby and Elana Lesser |
| 2012 | Free Samples | No | Yes | Special thanks |
| 2015 | Guidance | Yes | No | Web series |
| 2016 | Hidden Figures | Yes | No | Co-wrote with Theodore Melfi |
| 2018 | Christopher Robin | Yes | No | Co-wrote with Alex Ross Perry and Tom McCarthy |
| 2019 | Frozen II | Yes | Yes | Additional screenplay material Also uncredited soundtrack writing |
| 2023 | Heart of Stone | Yes | No | Co-wrote with Greg Rucka |
For - Hidden Figures (with Theodore Melfi)
- Nominated: Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated: BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay
- Nominated: USC Scripter Award
- Nominated: Satellite Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated: Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
- Winner: Humanitas Prize for Feature Film (tied with Hacksaw Ridge) [10][11]
- "From Melbourne High to Academy Awards: Allison Schroeder". Florida Today. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- "Oscar Nominations 2017: See the Full List". Vanity Fair. January 24, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- "Oscar Nominations 2017: Best Writing Adapted Screenplay". Oscars.com. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
- "Oscar Nominations 2017: The Complete List - 89th Academy Awards". Oscars.com. January 24, 2017. Archived from the original on February 19, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- Sangalang, Jennifer. "Melbourne High grad Allison Schroeder is up for Oscar". Florida Today.
- Kaufman, Amy (24 January 2017). "Meet Allison Schroeder, the NASA-loving writer of 'Hidden Figures' who was just nominated for an Oscar". LA Times.
- "Juggling paid work and specs". John August. 10 March 2011.
- Zacharek, Stephanie (August 11, 2023). "Netflix's Heart of Stone Is a Mission: Impossible Wannabe That Mostly Misses". Time. Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.