Frank Paiva (he/they) writes comedy with heart. Born and raised in Seattle, they are a 2022 Nickelodeon Writing Program alum and a 2022 GLAAD List writer. They recently wrapped a staff writer position on a TBA kids 6-11 animated comedy, where they got to write an episode.
Frank spent 15 years living in New York as a theatre artist, entertainment reporter, and tour guide. They are particularly interested in LGBTQ+ stories and increasing opportunities for performers of size.
Now based in Los Angeles, Frank was a finalist for the 2023 ATX TV Festival’s Pitch Competition and a member of the 2023-2024 IAMA Theatre’s Emerging Playwrights Lab. They have been to all six Disneylands around the world and will always say yes to dim sum.
recent news:
November 2024:
Spent a relaxing week in Palm Springs.
Did my first ever 5k on Thanksgiving morning.
October 2024:
Started taking career seminars with the Entertainment Community Fund.
Went to the Kia Forum and Queen Mary Dark Harbor for the first time.
September 2024:
Met a bunch of other writers on the GLAAD List at two super fun events hosted by GLAAD.
Went to my first ever Gay Days at Disneyland.
