Lena Murisier first worked at Agence Trio as Account Manager then she left Switzerland for the United States where she became a professional screenwriter after attending film school.
After graduating, she collaborated with Zachary Quinto (Star Trek, American Horror Story, Margin Call) on his documentary “Take Us to Church”. She also co-wrote and co-produced “A Girl Like Him” with six-time Tony and Emmy Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh. A film presented in preview via the Cyndi Lauper association. His psychological thriller, “Daddy Doesn’t Love You Anymore,” was produced by James Vernon, known for the Oscar-winning film Hacksaw Ridge.
And on the television side, Léna Murisier was part of the Writers’ Room of the BAFTA-winning and Emmy-nominated series “Secret Life of Boys”, produced by the BBC.
Today, she divides her time between Switzerland and the United States where she is represented by Untitled Entertainment in Los Angeles.
This Cominmag Live is an opportunity to discover behind the scenes of the life of a screenwriter in the United States. Léna, who does not speak English, has managed to enter this industry and is starting to make her mark. Which denotes strength of character, talent and resilience as the world of cinema is ruthless.
