Development Executive & Story Consultant

Notes that move a script from promising to produced.

Executive-level story development guidance and actionable feedback to help writers elevate their scripts and careers — from a former television development executive and current independent producer.

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Stephanie Rae Capizzo

Television Development & Script Consulting

Drama · Comedy · Genre Confidential

INT. — ABOUT

Stephanie is a creative executive and independent producer with over 15 years of experience in television development, production, and scripted programming. She most recently served as Director of Current Programming at Universal Television, where she oversaw multiple high-profile series across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms, including A Man on the Inside, St. Denis Medical, Law & Order: Organized Crime, and Lopez vs. Lopez. In this role, she collaborated closely with creators, producers, and network partners to guide creative development, staffing decisions, and production strategy while maintaining the high standards of Universal Television's programming slate.

Prior to Universal Television, Stephanie held roles within NBCUniversal's scripted programming division, contributing to both current programming and drama development. During her tenure, she evaluated pitches and scripts, supported the launch of new series, and helped manage the ongoing creative direction of shows across NBC, SyFy, and Peacock. Her work included projects such as La Brea, Mr. Mayor, The Resort, Astrid & Lilly Save the World, New Amsterdam, and The Undeclared War.

Earlier in her career, Stephanie worked directly within production and writers' rooms on iconic series like Law & Order: SVU, where she gained hands-on experience with the storytelling process from script development through post-production. She also participated in the prestigious Directors Guild of America Assistant Director Training Program, where she was selected as one of only six trainees from hundreds of applicants.

Stephanie earned her B.A. in Cinema Studies from New York University, graduating with honors and receiving the University Honors Scholar Award. She is passionate about storytelling, creative development, and building meaningful collaborations that bring compelling stories to life.

Portrait of Stephanie Rae Capizzo
Experience
15+ years in television development & production
Recent Role
Director of Current Programming, Universal Television
Training
DGA Assistant Director Training Program — 1 of 6 selected
Education
B.A. Cinema Studies, NYU — Honors, University Honors Scholar Award

Selected Credits

A Man on the Inside St. Denis Medical Law & Order: Organized Crime Lopez vs. Lopez La Brea Mr. Mayor The Resort Astrid & Lilly Save the World New Amsterdam The Undeclared War Law & Order: SVU

INT. — APPROACH

Every consultation is tailored to the writer's goals, whether you're preparing to submit, seeking representation, looking for staffing opportunities, developing a new series, or revising for your next draft.

INT. — SPECIALTIES

Drama Comedy Genre Half-Hour Hour Pitch Decks Series Bibles Staffing Materials

INT. — SERVICES & RATES

Pitch Deck Coverage

Up to 20 pages.

Pitch Deck Review + Live Feedback Session30-minute one-on-one feedback session with Q&A. $225
Pitch Deck Review + Written Notes1–2 pages of written feedback (more when warranted). $200
Pitch Deck Revision EvaluationFollow-up evaluation of revised deck with a 20-minute strategy call. $150

Drama Pilot Coverage

Up to 60 pages.

Drama Pilot Review + Live Feedback Session30-minute one-on-one feedback session with Q&A. $300
Drama Pilot Review + Written Notes1–2 pages of written feedback (more when warranted). $275

Comedy Pilot Coverage

Up to 40 pages.

Comedy Pilot Review + Live Feedback Session30-minute one-on-one feedback session with Q&A. $275
Comedy Pilot Review + Written Notes1–2 pages of written notes (more when warranted). $250

Rewrite Evaluation

For pages previously reviewed.

Rewrite Evaluation + Live FeedbackFollow-up evaluation plus 20-minute Zoom consultation. $225
Rewrite Evaluation + Written NotesFollow-up evaluation plus targeted additional written notes. $200

Consultation

Career & Creative Consultation45-minute one-on-one Zoom consultation — creative process, career direction, or anything in between. $250

Pilot Development Packages

Initial review, a 60-minute strategy session, and two rewrite-page evaluations with 20-minute follow-up calls.

Drama Script Development PackageFull-service development track for an hour-long pilot. $750
Comedy Script Development PackageFull-service development track for a half-hour pilot. $700

INT. — HOW IT WORKS

TURNAROUND

5–10 Business Days

Standard turnaround on every service. Rush delivery is available upon request.

FORMAT

Live or Written

Choose a real-time Zoom feedback session with Q&A, or detailed written notes — whichever fits how you work.

DISCRETION

Fully Confidential

All scripts, decks, and conversations are treated as confidential material, start to finish.

Ready for notes?

Send your pages, your goals, and the service you're after. Stephanie will confirm scope and timing before work begins.