Melissa Rosenberg

MELISSA ROSENBERG is one of Hollywood’s most versatile, sought- after writers, and one of the most successful female screenwriters of all time. Inspired by both character-driven and genre projects, Rosenberg transitions seamlessly between television and the silver screen.

She worked on an adaptation of Marvel Comics’ dark graphic novel series Alias for an ABC television series entitled AKA Jones. The series follows a deeply flawed female ex-superhero. She also wrote Earthseed for Paramount, from the novel by Pamela Sargent. Rosenberg executive produced both projects through her Tall Girls Productions.

Rosenberg wrote the screenplays for all the vampire romance phenomenon The Twilight Saga movies.

She also completed the fourth season as both head writer and executive producer of the Showtime original series "Dexter." Her work on the show helped earn it the prestigious Peabody Award, three Emmy nominations, three Writers Guild of America Award nominations, and two Golden Globe® nominations, all for Best Drama Series. Rosenberg scripted several of the most memorable episodes, including "Born Free," "Finding Freebo," "Dex Takes a Holiday," and "The Getaway."

Rosenberg launched her screenwriting career with the box-office smash Step Up, which grossed over $114m worldwide. A trained dancer, Rosenberg was perfect to the write the film, an urban romance between a naturally gifted troublemaker and an upper-class ballerina.

Inspired by both character-driven and genre projects, Rosenberg’s television credits include "Ally McBeal," "The O.C.," "Party of Five," "Boston Public," "The Agency," "Birds of Prey," and "The Outer Limits."

With a goal toward becoming a choreographer, Rosenberg earned her B.A. in dance and theatre from Bennington College in Vermont. When Rosenberg moved to Los Angeles, she pursued a different avenue: writing. Rosenberg went on to earn an MFA at the University of Southern California, through the Peter Stark Producing Program at the School of Cinematic Arts.

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