Lucas Mendevil is a recent graduate of Emerson College who has earned his Master of Fine Arts degree through the Writing for Film & Television program. With over four years experience educated in creative writing for film, television, marketing and technical writing, he writes for feature films with focuses in historical fiction, drama and thriller. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Cinema & Media Studies through the University of Washington, developing an intermediate proficiency in Japanese language. Lucas is currently a first round script reader for the Austin Film Festival, evaluating the quality as well as the market viability of submitted entries. Additionally, Lucas provides freelance editing services that encapsulate video and script feedback. Lucas is based in the Seattle area and is a direct descendant of the Blackfeet Nation of Montana.