The Gouging of the Earth
The Gouging of the Earth
Television (One-hour)
· Western · 57 pages
In the twilight of the California Gold Rush, a reserved Chinese railroad worker discovers his brother’s brutal murder is a part of a sinister government conspiracy.
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Callie Chiang
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Semifinalist,
ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship 2025
1 Writer
New York, NY
Callie Chiang is a third generation Chinese-Texan screenwriter whose journey of self discovery led her on a mission to tell the hidden, forgotten stories she found to the world. Her writing serves a dual purpose: to entertain while offering profound insights into our society and the complexities of the human experience.
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Current Writers' Assistant on a Shondaland/Netflix limited series and recent Mentorship Matters alumn, Callie Chiang, comes with an impressive resume - having previous experiences as a Writer's Assistant for Amazon, HBO, Netflix, and First Look Media respectively, as well as a Script Coordinator credit on Law & Order: Organized Crime. As a multiracial woman born to one of the only Chinese-American men in her small Texas town, Callie has never fit into a mold. She aims to tell stories that inspire and educate audiences, helping those who don't fit the mold feel a bit more understood while drawing attention to the inherent connection we all share with one another, no matter how seemingly different we are. Callie is looking for representation and her first staffing position.
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