Seakill
Seakill
Television (One-hour)
· Drama · 56 pages
Status: Spec
When an ambitious deep sea diver returns to her hometown in Alaska for a mysterious mission, local politics, a love triangle, and environmental disaster lead her past to resurface in more ways than one.
Written by
Liana Tsang Cohen
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"This is a small town drama with an intriguing atmosphere elevated by the underlying mysteries of the sea and the scuba divers who unearth them. The complex character dynamics and the question of what may be lurking below the surface will keep viewers hooked."
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3 Accolades
Accolade Highlights
Winner,
WeScreenplay TV Pilot Lab 2024
Official Selection,
The Tracking Board - The Next List 2024
Semifinalist,
Outstanding Screenplays TV Pilot Competition 2023
1 Writer
Liana Tsang Cohen is a writer from New York City. She currently lives in LA, where she is the Showrunner's Assistant on Apple TV+'s SHRINKING, starring Harrison Ford and Jason Segel, and BAD MONKEY, starring Vince Vaughn. Her pilot, SEAKILL, was selected as a winner in the 2024 WeScreenplay Pilot Lab. Her fiction and nonfiction has appeared in Appal...
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Liana is a talented TV writer with a gift for crafting immersive stories. Her journey began at Princeton, writing for a late-night comedy show, where she fell in love with seeing her words performed. This passion led her through roles at a publishing company and a literary management firm, giving her a deep understanding of the industry. Now, as a showrunner’s assistant to Bill Lawrence, she’s honing her craft even further. Liana excels at creating rich, often aspirational worlds, like the unique setting of her project SEAKILL. Coming from a biracial family of Chinese immigrants and Jewish Midwesterners, she’s especially drawn to characters who navigate the tension between different worlds, whether cultural, professional, or personal. She has a knack for making every detail feel authentic and lived-in while keeping her characters grounded and complex. As a former city kid with a deep love for nature and the urgent questions surrounding its future she’s also drawn to environmental themes and strong female characters who defy societal norms. With a distinctive voice and a keen eye for nuance, Liana is a writer who brings depth and authenticity to every project. She’d be a fantastic addition to any writers' room!
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