Chase Caldwell is a screenwriter whose work spans features and premium vertical series. He is currently a Head Writer for the DramaPops app, with various credits across 20+ projects. His previous projects have earned 200M+ cumulative views across platforms like ReelShort, SaltyTV, and Hooked TV. He’s written 30+ interactive stories for both Hooked and Snapchat Discover. His feature script JUST NOT YET was optioned by Covington International and Jarblum Entertainment. Previously, Chase worked in development and production on MGM+ originals—including FROM, GODFATHER OF HARLEM, and BILLY THE KID—bringing a producer-savvy, commercially minded approach to story.
HEAD WRITER – DRAMAPOPS
Lead the development of original vertical dramas for DramaPops, Codeway’s microdrama platform, across live-action and generative AI productions. Guide external writers from pitch through final draft, providing creative direction and actionable feedback on concepts, outlines, and scripts. Write, polish, and restructure material to strengthen story, pacing, and character while accounting for the creative and technical requirements of AI-generated video, delivering production-ready screenplays.
Selected credits:
SUPERVISING EDITOR
• Bound to the Lycan King
• The Wolf King’s Forgotten Son
• Camp Crown (in production)
• Sins of Summer (in production)
• The Beast’s Captive Bride (in production)
• The Lifebringer (in production)
• Summoning My Stepbrother (in production)
• Pregnant With a Mech Champion’s Baby (in production)
• Dangerous Desires (in production)
WRITER
• Pregnant With a Hockey Star’s Baby
• Saluting My Stepbrother (in production)
• The Prince Who Stole the Stars (in production)
• Bloodbound (in production)
REWRITES
• Queens Only Girl
• An Embrace From the Ashes
• The Apprentice
• I’m Not Allowed to Love You
• Bound to My Hot Rival
• The Mafia’s Caged Swan
• Playing Dirty
SCREENWRITER – REELSHORT
Chase is the writer of multiple premium vertical series for the #1 mobile short-drama app, ReelShort, delivering fast-paced, addictive storytelling tailored for binge-worthy viewing on mobile. Titles include:
– Once Upon a Breakup (112M views)
– Don’t Mess with a Prep School Princess (35M views)
– Park Ave Girls Don’t Play Nice (15M views)
– Ashes to Ashlyn (in production)
WRITER – SALTY TV
Chase is the writer behind SaltyTV’s hit series Married to the Assassin and Unbreakable Guard.
SaltyTV is a dynamic and innovative production studio under Snail, Inc. dedicated to creating compelling and engaging vertical content.
*Married to the Assassin and Unbreakable Guard can be viewed on the SaltyTV app.
WRITER – HOOKED
Chase is the writer of the upcoming Hooked TV Original Series LOVE ME LIKE THIS. He has also written 30+ original chat stories for the Hooked iOS app and Snapchat Discover platform.
Hooked is a mobile media company reaching 100 million viewers worldwide. Their video app, Hooked TV, debuted as one of Apple’s Top 10 in Entertainment and is redefining television for mobile audiences.
WRITER – JUST NOT YET
Chase’s feature film Just Not Yet is currently in development with Covington International. (*Sample available upon request)
Finalist: Final Draft Big Break Competition, Austin Film Festival, Page Screenwriting Competition, Trackingboard Launch Pad Screenplay Competition.
WRITER – INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
Chase wrote and storyboarded an engaging instructional video for Wix, guiding viewers through “How to Sell Digital Gift Cards for Your Online Store.”
*Script available here.
CO-FOUNDER/LEAD WRITER
Breadcrumbs – Tours was an innovative app that offered chat-bot guided food tours through New York City. Users could immerse themselves in the city’s culinary delights with curated tours, including Queens brewery excursions, East Village taco tastings, Chinatown dumpling adventures, and many more.
Chase researched and wrote chat-bot scripts for these unique food tours to ensure an unforgettable gastronomic journey for each and every user.
