Terri Alkire
Screenwriter

     Terri is a TOP TEN FINALIST screenwriter with a passion for crafting uplifting holiday rom-coms that celebrate women over forty – second chances, fresh starts, and a timeless love that grows richer with age. As a woman over forty herself, she draws from her own experiences of reinvention to bring authenticity, humor, and heart to every script she writes. Her Christmas screenplays have been awarded Top Ten Finalist, Semi-Finalist, and/or Quarter-Finalist placements in ISA's 2025 Emerging Screenwriter Family & Holiday screenwriting competition.

 

     Terri has undertaken a range of educational opportunities in screenwriting, television, film, and acting across institutions including UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, and CSU Northridge. Her screenwriting journey has been shaped by an eight-month mentorship with Hallmark screenwriter Joany Kane, screenwriting coursework at UCLA including seven months under screenwriter Cindy Davis (Pixar/Disney/Fox/ABC Family), and a scholarship to The Good Word Writer’s Retreat, where she received a 1:1 mentorship from Audrey Knox, Literary Manager at Cartel Entertainment. 

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     With three college degrees in psychology and experience as a teacher and school psychologist, Terri's scripts often include elements of emotional well-being, resilience, and personal-empowerment. Notably, she's been honored with the Human Rights award from the California Teachers Association. Her educational career has equipped her with valuable skills applicable to screenwriting including collaborative prowess, effective time management, and meeting tight deadlines.

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     Terri eagerly anticipates those moments each day when she can immerse herself into the creative realm of screenwriting, accompanied by her faithful canine companion, Monet.