Allison Schroeder
Schroeder at the film premiere of Hidden Figures in 2016
Born
Allison Schroeder

Florida, U.S.
EducationMelbourne High School
NASA
University of Southern California (Ma.FA)
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, film director, film producer
Years active2007–present
SpouseAaron Brownstein
RelativesEmil (daughter)

Allison Schroeder is an American screenwriter.[1] She co-wrote the film Hidden Figures with Theodore Melfi, earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.[2][3][4]

Early and personal life

Schroeder graduated from Melbourne High School in Florida in 1997.[5] While in high school, Schroeder interned at NASA, where Schroeder's grandparents worked.[6] She majored in economics at Stanford University,[6] and after working as a consultant for two years, Schroeder went to University of Southern California to earn a Masters of Fine Arts in the Film Production Program.[7]

In 2016, Schroeder married writer Aaron Brownstein. They have a daughter, Emily, born in 2016.[8]

Career

In August 2023 Netflix released Heart of Stone, an action-thriller starring Gal Gadot whose script was written by Schroeder and Greg Rucka.[9]

Filmography

Film and television

Year Title Credited as Notes
Writer Other
2007 Jay and Seth versus the Apocalypse No Yes Script supervisor and construction crew
Short film
2007–2008 Smallville No Yes Production assistant: 15 episodes
2008 Pineapple Express No Yes Production assistant
90210 Yes No Episode: "That Which We Destroy"
Co-wrote with Caprice Crane
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show No Yes Show coordinator
TV special
2011 Mean Girls 2 Yes No Television film
Co-wrote with Cliff Ruby and Elana Lesser
2012 Free Samples No Yes Special thanks
2015 Guidance Yes No Web series
2016 Hidden Figures Yes No Co-wrote with Theodore Melfi
2018 Christopher Robin Yes No Co-wrote with Alex Ross Perry and Tom McCarthy
2019 Frozen II Yes Yes Additional screenplay material
Also uncredited soundtrack writing
2023 Heart of Stone Yes No Co-wrote with Greg Rucka

Awards and nominations

For - Hidden Figures (with Theodore Melfi)

References

  1. ↑ "From Melbourne High to Academy Awards: Allison Schroeder". Florida Today. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  2. ↑ "Oscar Nominations 2017: See the Full List". Vanity Fair. January 24, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Oscar Nominations 2017: Best Writing Adapted Screenplay". Oscars.com. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Oscar Nominations 2017: The Complete List - 89th Academy Awards". Oscars.com. January 24, 2017. Archived from the original on February 19, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  5. ↑ Sangalang, Jennifer. "Melbourne High grad Allison Schroeder is up for Oscar". Florida Today.
  6. 1 2 Kaufman, Amy (24 January 2017). "Meet Allison Schroeder, the NASA-loving writer of 'Hidden Figures' who was just nominated for an Oscar". LA Times.
  7. ↑ "Juggling paid work and specs". John August. 10 March 2011.
  8. ↑ Hill, Libby. "Screenwriter Allison Schroeder on the 'Hidden Figures' nominations: 'We need a happy ending right now'". LA Times.
  9. ↑ Zacharek, Stephanie (August 11, 2023). "Netflix's Heart of Stone Is a Mission: Impossible Wannabe That Mostly Misses". Time. Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  10. ↑ "The Humanitas Prize - Submissions".
  11. ↑ "'Hidden Figures', 'Hacksaw Ridge' & '13th' Among Humanitas Prize Winners". 22 February 2017.
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