Anna Hughes is a writer and performer from the coast of North Carolina. A lifelong fan of sketch comedy and half-hour sitcoms, Anna’s work follows big characters in bizarre worlds. In addition to writing larger-than-life women, Anna loves to play them as well. She can be seen performing with The Groundlings Sunday Company in 2023.
In recent years, Anna has worked as a Writers’ Assistant (Apple TV+), Showrunner’s Assistant (Netflix) and Development Assistant (Fox). That being said, she knows the Mendocino Farms menu like the back of her hand.
Anna graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill where she double-majored in Dramatic Art and Communication Studies, and minored in Writing for the Screen and Stage. This is her first time placing in anything, and she thinks that’s very cool.
The 23rd Annual Screenwriting Contest develops talented writers and connects them with producers, agencies, and managers who can help launch their career.
The 18th Annual TV Writing Contest searches for extraordinary writers and pilots, connecting them with production companies, agencies, and managers.
The Pitch Contest reviews original film and TV series ideas for development with Script Pipeline’s executive team, prior to consideration for managers and production companies.
The 14th Annual First Look Project searches for higher-concept material across MULTIPLE categories for film and TV, introducing select writers to reps and producers.
This one is best-expressed through a timeline ... A totally easy process spanning a breezy … nine years. From Laura: "The Pipeline team has been amazingly helpful since The Mother was a finalist in the Script Pipeline TV competition years ago. It's a story that has stayed close to my heart so I ended up adapting it […]
First Look Project winner (Horror & Thriller) Kelly Walker signed with reps at Kaplan/Perrone in April 2025. The Script Pipeline team helped develop The Stag & the Bull after her FLP win and said of the screenplay "probably the best erotic thriller script we've read ..." Kelly's debut feature was My Fiona, which she wrote […]
2017 Screenwriting Competition winner Getaway was produced in the summer of 2024. Jason Biggs (American Pie, Orange is the New Black) makes his directorial debut with the crime/comedy. Stars Anna Conkle (Pen15), Arturo Castro (Broad City), Meaghan Rath (Hawaii Five-o), and Justin H. Lin (The Umbrella Academy). Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA) producing. Written […]