Irving Belateche is a multifaceted creative professional with a diverse range of accomplishments. As a screenwriter, he has written scripts for numerous prominent film and television studios, including Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., HBO, and Syfy, among others. His extensive portfolio includes feature film scripts such as Combustion, Testament, Expecting, and The Veil, as well as adaptations of acclaimed novels, including The Demolished Man, which won the Hugo Award.
Belateche's work has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. He has collaborated with esteemed producers and directors, including Lawrence Bender, Joel Silver, Jason Blum, Gavin Polone, and Robert Zemeckis, and has written scripts for a wide range of genres and formats. His ability to craft compelling stories and characters has made him a sought-after talent in the industry.
In addition to his work as a screenwriter, Belateche is a dedicated educator and has taught students from around the world. He has taught undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professional filmmakers, in the United States, China, Malaysia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and North Africa. His students have gone on to write some of the world's most popular films and television shows.
Belateche has also founded and designed the screenwriting program at ShanghaiTech University in China and has taught seminars at Tencent and Blizzard Entertainment, two of the world's largest gaming companies. He is a respected authority in the field of screenwriting and has shared his expertise with students and professionals alike.
As a Film Expert for the U.S. Department of State's American Film Showcase, Belateche has conducted programs in over forty countries, promoting cultural exchange and understanding through film. He is a member of the Writers Guild of America West and has received his B.A. in English Literature from Columbia University and his M.A. in Film Production with a concentration in screenwriting from the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
