Eli Edelson

After graduating from the University of Chicago, Eli returned to his hometown of New York to work in film finance and production at FilmNation Entertainment. After a period working in TV development at Miramax, he transitioned to being a writers’ assistant for drama shows on FOX (BONES), Netflix (UNBELIEVABLE), and Max (RAISED BY WOLVES) before being promoted to writer. Most recently, Elli wrote on all three seasons of the horror-fantasy series MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM for Freeform/Hulu – completing work as a Co-Producer. Eli currently works as a creative executive for writer Tony McNamara while pursuing his own TV and feature development. He’s also a longtime volunteer and mentor with the WGF’s Veterans programs.