Anna Henry is an independent producer through her company, Idle Hour Entertainment, which focuses on projects with international appeal and showcasing diversity in writers and stories. Anna is also a sought-after script consultant, and teaches screenwriting for television at UCLA Extension, Stage 32, Loyola University Chicago, and Netflix’s Creating Content for the Global Marketplace Initiative. Anna began her 20-year career as a television development executive at CBS, ABC and Nickelodeon. After freelancing as a creative consultant to production companies, she served as head of development at a literary management and production company. As a manager and consultant, her clients have worked on shows and set up projects at virtually every broadcast, cable and streaming television network.
Industry Experience
TV Consulting Backed by
"The key factor in my success in television."
"Working with Anna on my last three pilots has been the most informative and helpful thing that has happened to me as I transition from a playwright to a writer for television. Her insight, knowledge and great care for the work that I am creating has been the key factor in my success in television. There is no one like her and highly recommend her.”
- Eduardo Machado – Multi-award winning playwright and screenwriter, Havana Quartet (Starz pilot), Tropicana (Amazon pilot), Hung (HBO), Magic City (Starz)
"Quite simply, Anna is the real deal "
"Anna is among the most insightful, incisive, and all-around helpful script consultants I have ever worked with. Her notes always go to the heart of the matter, whatever it happens to be, and always help me improve my work in surprising and measurable ways. Her input is invaluable. And she’s an absolute pleasure to work with. Quite simply, Anna is the real deal.”
- Carl Capotorto – The Chameleon (Netflix), Tommy (CBS), The Deuce (HBO), Vinyl (HBO)
"She has 'saved the script' for me numerous times"
"Anna Henry is super knowledgeable and an expert at identifying what makes a script successful and what might be hurting a script. Her reads are meticulous and detail oriented. But, the best thing about working with Anna is that once she identifies an issue she doesn't just leave you hanging, she is insightful and creative in helping you to solve those issues. She has "saved the script" for me on numerous occasions.”
- Evangeline Ordaz – Queen Sugar (OWN), Vida (Starz), Rebel (ABC), In Contempt (BET), Seven Seconds (Netflix)
"You’ll have a spectacular piece of material "
“Anna’s ability to develop scripts is unmatched. She asks the tough questions. She compels you dig deeper into your work. She demands you push yourself further than you thought you could go. And, in the end, if you’ve listened, if you’ve studied, if you’ve done the work she’s asked of you, you’ll have a spectacular piece of material that will no doubt be your best.”
- Neil McCormack – Showrunner’s assistant on Designated Survivor, Writer’s assistant on Chicago Fire
"She really knows what she's talking about"
"I loved the class and Anna! I learned so much, she was so helpful, funny, and understanding. She really cares about helping you to make the best show that you can and she is blunt and doesn't waste your time. She really knows what she is talking about, because she's a working producer with experience in the industry, I recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone who's serious about learning about the tv industry now."
- Julia M.
"Her insights moved my projects ahead"
“Anna’s notes on my spec pilots were invaluable. Smart, informative, concise. She clearly identified issues with character and story then followed up with solutions to problems. Her insights moved my projects ahead and helped secure development deals. I’ve worked with many script consultants - Anna’s the best!”
- Michael Robison – Show Creator / Pilot Writer (Corus), Award-Winning Director
Pitch Notes & Rehearsal
- Pitch bible or short pitch read
- 60-minute call to discuss the project
- Detailed written notes
- Zoom pitch practice & feedback
- Sales strategy guidance
Detailed Script Notes
- Script read
- 60-minute call to discuss the project
- Detailed written notes
- Actionable guidance
1:1 Mentoring & Coaching
- 6 months of individual mentoring
- Monthly Zoom sessions
- Development guidance
- Script & pitch feedback
- Brand & career coaching
- Tailored education and worksheets
