Transitioning entertainment

An experienced actor, writer, and producer, Scott Turner Schofield brings a unique blend of expertise to the entertainment space. Collaboration is at the heart of this work:

“I bring my expertise as a subject matter expert, as someone who deeply understands the world into which your work will be presented, while holding a deep respect for the expertise and creative authority of each artist with whom I work. I don’t tell you what to do. My goal is to help you execute your intention: to tell your best story. I help you avoid common mistakes; create provocative narratives and compelling characters; make your set a safe space; and earn a positive response from your audience.”

Scott has acted in regional and national theatre productions, in multi-million dollar feature films, and in film, TV and streaming productions ranging from no-budget indies to Daytime Drama institutions. He is an award-winning writer, and has coached scores of playwrights and screenwriters. He has trained with and been a trainer for Intimacy Coordinators in the development of their new key role in production. He trained hundreds of IATSE crew members in Hollywood on transgender competency, and helped changed the non-discrimination policy for one of that Union’s largest jurisdictions. He has served as an artistic director, has produced live performance festivals, and has consulted in production for major network series and big budget films.

Script Consultation

Deep analysis and respectful, collaborative coaching for writing sensitive and authentic transgender stories. Also working with creative producers in unscripted series, and with advertising executives from concept to execution.

Clients include: Euphoria (HBO) with Sam Levinson; The Craft: Legacy (re-boot, Blumhouse) with Zoe Lister-Jones; as well as dozens of GLAAD Media Institute clients. Unscripted series clients include WE’RE HERE and LEGENDARY (HBO Max); World Wrestling Entertainment; and several concepts in development.

Casting

From background/crowd scenes to leading performers, in scripted and unscripted productions. Access to a global pool of experienced actors and new faces from a vetted, trusted source. Sensitivity training for the sensitive process of casting trans and non-binary actors.

Clients include: Betty Mae Casting; Emily Schweber Casting; Blumhouse, and more.

Production Training

Sensitivity training with practical applications for all positions in production, on stage and onscreen.

Clients include: IATSE (ongoing); Intimacy Professionals Association and Intimacy Directors International (ongoing); LEGENDARY (HBO Max); Pantene’s “Home for the Holidays” ad campaign (Grey Advertising Global).

Media Training

“How to speak media” is one of the most critical aspects of transgender cultural competency. Whether as an activist seeking to impact a target, or as the star of a major show—talking about trans issues can be a minefield. Media training includes situational awareness, as well as how to frame and express your message with the sensitivity and vocabulary expected by the community.

Clients include: T.S. Madison; Sara and Parker Cunningham, FREE MOM HUGS; Hunter Schaefer and Sam Levinson, Euphoria; Skylar Jay, Queer Eye.