Barbie Ross
M.F.A Student, Screenwriting
Barbie Ross is a Screenwriting MFA candidate, originally from Houston, Texas. Barbie crafts female-driven stories exploring the complexities of modern millennial experiences, focusing on friendship, family, love, and the often-hilarious struggles of single life. While comedy is her primary focus, her time at UCLA has allowed her to explore other creative avenues, including writing an hour-long drama pilot and a nostalgic jukebox musical for the stage. Following a decade-long career at Apatow Productions, Barbie returned to UCLA to prove age is just a number (and perhaps a great source of comedic inspiration too). Barbie’s claim to fame is having been dubbed “TV’s Biggest Fan” by CBS, which resulted in a delightfully awkward on-screen Emmy bit with Neil Patrick Harris. Now, she’s pouring all her life experience and passion into her screenwriting, and hoping to create stories that resonate with audiences.
Research Interests
Comedy, Romantic Comedy, Nostalgia
Selected accomplishments and professional work
Austin Film Festival Semifinalist: Back For You (2023)
ScreenCraft Comedy Quarterfinalist: Role Play (2019)
Education
BA, Psychology, St. Edward’s University (Austin, TX)
