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Elina Fessa
is a script consultant, screenwriter, and director
About Elina Fessa
Elina Fessa is a Greek script consultant, screenwriter, and director based in Spain, working globally across languages and cultures. She collaborates closely with filmmakers to shape projects from early ideas to full drafts, offering intuitive, story-driven guidance that respects each creator’s voice.
Known for her immersive approach and insightful feedback, Elina has worked on films from Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
She regularly partners with labs such as Cine Qua Non Lab, Coofilm, the Owl Screenwriting Workshop, and the MFI Script 2 Film Workshops, where she has also served on the selection committee.
She teaches screenwriting in Madrid and is the co-founder of EXTINT, a multilingual consultancy for bold, globally-minded storytelling. Elina holds a BA from Yale University and an MFA in Film Directing from Columbia University.
She teaches screenwriting in Madrid and is the co-founder of EXTINT, a multilingual consultancy for bold, globally-minded storytelling. Elina holds a BA from Yale University and an MFA in Film Directing from Columbia University.
