About

I wrote my first screenplay at fifteen, and somehow managed to get someone at Amblin Entertainment to read it.

But soon after, I realized I still had much to learn about the craft of screenwriting.

I majored in Film and Television at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, taking on several production assistant jobs outside of school while continuing to write. A Star Trek spec script later led to an invitation to pitch story ideas to the show.

I earned my first professional writing credit on Disney Channel’s In a Heartbeat. I was later hired by a production company to write two television pilots, Club Fed and Funny Gyrrls. In addition to pitching to networks such as NBC and Syfy, I’ve written for Survivor: Cook Islands and worked on numerous game shows, including Temptation, Boom (Fox), Million Second Quiz (NBC), and Funny You Should Ask.

I’ve also spent many years working in post-production in a variety of roles, while continuing to write, pitch, and develop new material. Along the way, I’ve taken on several side media projects, including running the website knowitalljoe.com and publishing the children’s book The Bear in the Chair.

I also continue to grow my YouTube channel, where you’ll find a wide range of entertaining and creative videos.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

© 2026 Steve Abramson