Writer.

I have been a writer for almost 5 years! Given that I started off my career working for a Senator, a Mayor, and being an executive at a non-profit, most of my writings are about the comedy that can be found in normal workplace environments.

Short Films

My most recent short film, Blackjack, is a horror comedy centering on Nicole Tesi, who has a hard time choosing between her romantic partner and her work besties. I wrote this film and I also played the character, Nicole Tesi. This short won the Audience Choice award out of 78 films at the Los Angeles 48 Hour Horror Comedy Film Festival. Blackjack is currently on the film festival circuit so the film isn’t currently available for viewing, but you can view the trailer!

I have also written 2 other short films, Angela’s Tale and Spy Her Man. Angela’s Tale won Best Regional Short at the Gary International Black Film Festival and Spy Her Man was a project I completed for the Los Angeles 48 Hour Film Festival.

Web Series

I worked in the writer’s room for the web series, Homegirls Season 2, which finished filming in February! I wrote episodes 2 and 5. I also supported production as a writer on set.

Audio Podcasts

I am currently working for Pocket FM as a contract staff writer. The audio podcast I wrote, The Undercover Billionaire, can be listened to on the Pocket FM App!

Writing Samples

Wildest Dreams (Half-Hour Dramedy) , follows the journey of Amara, an indecisive, conflict-averse and recently engaged millennial. She lands a once in a lifetime opportunity, but the only thing getting in her way is life itself.

Since Blackjack received such a positive reaction from audiences, I wrote a pilot version of the short film. Here’s the logline: After marrying the city’s most powerful billionaire, her boss, Nicole Tesi is forced out of the company by the board. With the help of her scheming coworkers, she enters a ruthless fight for control, where sabotage might just be on the menu. (Half-Hour Dramedy).

I also have an Abbott Elementary spec script titled “School Play,” which focuses on Janine’s journey to put on a school production, while Barbara teaches Gregory how to sew. I am using all of these scripts to apply for fellowships and festivals. They are available upon request at tierahollanquest@gmail.com.

Resume

You can view my writer’s resume to view the other projects that I have been a part of! My goal is to get representation or get staffed on a television show. If you have any insights on these things, let’s chat!

  • Angela's Tale

  • Spy Her Man

  • Homegirls Season 2

  • Blackjack