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Toby Wagstaff is a writer, editor, and script consultant with expertise in both entertainment and conversational AI. Originally from the United Kingdom, he holds a first-class honors degree in Philosophy and Modern Languages (Italian) from the University of Oxford. Currently based in New York, he continues to excel in his creative and technological pursuits.

Toby spent a year in Rome as part of his academic journey, studying at the Università degli Studi Roma Tre. During this time, he took courses in cinema and art history, volunteered as a teaching assistant, and directed a student production of The Importance of Being Earnest. His experiences in Rome also included working as an English tutor and developing his photography skills, capturing the city's rich historical landscapes.

After completing his degree, Toby began his career in London's film industry, working in script analysis and production coordination at Studio 8 Productions and Peace Arch Films. His experience was further broadened by an internship in post-production on the BBC series Monarch of the Glen, where he gained valuable insights into film editing, sound mixing, and color correction.

In 2004, Toby's first major production experience came with the feature film Shadows in the Sun, starring Harvey Keitel and Joshua Jackson. Filmed in Tuscany and London, he served as an assistant to the producers and a translator, and even acted as an on-screen double for the lead actor.

Later that year, Toby Wagstaff moved to the US to join Fierce Entertainment as a Creative Executive. In this position, he was instrumental in developing the company's first in-house feature, War, starring Jet Li and Jason Statham. His work also significantly expanded the company's buyers' rep operation. Driven by his passion for writing, Toby transitioned to a role at Original Content, where he focused on discovering and mentoring new screenwriting talent.

Toby eventually transitioned to full-time screenwriting, with his first spec script, Arena, being optioned by Summit Entertainment in 2008. Since then, he has continued to write and sell original screenplays across various genres, including thrillers like The Day I Die and YA dramas like Break My Bones. His assignments have included projects such as the graphic novel adaptation Shrapnel and romantic comedy rewrites for television.

In recent years, Toby has applied his writing expertise to the development of conversational AI, contributing to the training and refinement of AI models for a leading tech company. While he remains confident that AI will not replace human creativity, he is excited about its potential to improve access to information and address global challenges.

Beyond his professional life, Toby Wagstaff enjoys a range of hobbies, including music, photography, fencing, and exploring nature. He has been involved in music since his youth, playing guitar and bass in several bands, and was a top-ranked youth fencer in the UK, representing Oxford University. In his leisure time, he enjoys photographing striking landscapes with his 35mm SLR camera.

Skills: Proofreading · Text Analytics · Writing · Italian · Communication · English

University of Oxford

Skills: Coaching · Project Planning · Teaching · Language Teaching · Public Speaking · Leadership · Text Analytics · Team Management · Project Management · Italian · Communication · English

Università degli studi Roma TRE

Skills: Coaching · French · Project Planning · Teaching · Language Teaching · Public Speaking · Leadership · Text Analytics · Project Management · Communication

Sorbonne Université

Toby spent a year in Rome as part of his academic journey, studying at the Università degli Studi Roma Tre. During this time, he took courses in cinema and art history, volunteered as a teaching assistant, and directed a student production of The Importance of Being Earnest. His experiences in Rome also included working as an English tutor and developing his photography skills, capturing the city's rich historical landscapes.

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Writer, Film & TV

Toby Wagstaff

Peace Arch Entertainment

Assistant to Producer

Rapidly progressed from simple office admin tasks to being trusted with key roles on set, in post-production and working with the international sales team. Wrote promotional material for international film festivals and markets. Evaluated screenplays under consideration for production/financing. Coordinated travel and ADR recording sessions for international cast members during post-production.

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