Theresa Cardiello

Theresa Cardiello

Screenwriter

Helena, Montana

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November 2022
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About Theresa

Theresa Cardiello is a former psychotherapist who learned—after 30 years, and hundreds of patients—that flawed humans are more fun to write than to treat. She now helps fictional characters on their journeys toward self-discovery. Since working with Emmy-nominated writer Lorien McKenna, Theresa’s feature screenplays have been finalists in multiple competitions.

Unique traits: Artistic, musical

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  • Stations

    Stations Drama Comedy After a fatal car accident, Tess finds herself on a crowded train headed for the stations of the afterlife. Along this surreal journey, she encounters a diverse cast of characters, including her late husband, future grandchildren, and an eccentric film director, leading Tess to profound lessons of self-discovery and acceptance.  

  • Tink

    Tink Drama Comedy In the sleepy town of Middleton, Ohio, a lonely woman living a beige existence has her life take a fantastical turn when she discovers a feisty, foul-mouthed fairy in her coffee cup. This discovery ignites a journey of self-discovery, reconciliation with an estranged daughter, and the vibrant hues of life she thought she lost forever.  

  • Dear Michael

    Dear Michael Independent Drama Tess, a newly retired widow, is sent a box of letters she had written to her mentor, Michael, over a 20-year span. While she and her partner spend the 2020 summer backpacking in the Montana mountains, she revisits her past relationships—with Michael, Heath, her late husband, and her relationship with spirituality.  

  • Wolves and Pigs 2050

    Wolves and Pigs 2050 Comedy Animation Wolves and Pigs 2050 is an adult animated political satire about an upscale pig family near Canterbury, England, in the year 2050. This T.V. pilot explores the polarization from two news outlets (Wolf News and Pigs Broadcasting Service), two political parties (Brick and Straw,)  the Pig-In-Chief election, issues surrounding the Swine Flu pandemic, and cannibalism!   

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