WELCOME TO WRITTEN BY DJR

ABOUT ME

My name is D.J. Rivera, a US Veteran with a rich educational background including two Masters Degrees. As a passionate writer with over a decade of experience, I've crafted award-winning scripts and stories for films, music videos, and commercials, with my work showcased in film festivals worldwide. I have written several short and feature films that found a home on Amazon Prime Video. With over 3000 articles published, my writing has been featured in prestigious publications such as Looper, SlashGear, MSN, SVG, Netflix Life, Undead Walking, FanSided Entertainment, Bam Smack Pow, Winter is Coming, Culturess, and Young Hollywood. Additionally, I've leveraged my expertise for various brands, creating SEO-optimized titles, copy, descriptions, and listings for over 1000 products on platforms like Etsy, Redbubble, Amazon, and more, demonstrating my versatility and commitment to creating top-notch digital content.

I can always count on D.J. because he puts in the work and I know he’s reliable, timely, and takes the time to do the research.

Bryce Olin, Entertainment Content Director for FanSided

ARTICLES

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Dolemite is My Name is easily Eddie Murphy’s best performance yet

Eddie Murphy stages a stellar comeback with a career-defining performance in Netflix’s real-life showbiz drama Dolemite is My Name.
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Apple TV’s Little America tells stories that will change hearts and minds

Nothing is better than seeing inspiring stories come to life, which is precisely why people shouldn’t sleep on the riveting Apple TV+ series Little America.
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Wonder Woman 1984 provides a solid sequel hurt by a bloated runtime

Wonder Woman 1984 proves to be the DCEU's first good sequel and despite being a bit too long, offers fans an exceptional superhero movie experience.
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Apple’s Amazing Stories offers subscribers a family-friendly Twilight Zone

Apple TV+’s revival of Steven Spielberg’s Amazing Stories presents audiences with a family-friendly version of The Twilight Zone.
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FILM WRITING CREDITS

AWARDS/ACCOLADES
Best Screenplay - Torrent (2017) - European Independent Film Award

Best Original Screenplay - Torrent (2017) - Mindfield Film Festival in Los Angeles

Award of Recognition Script/Writer - Torrent (2017) - Indiefest Film Awards

Best Original Idea - Vessel (2016) - Top Indie Film Awards

Nominated Most Terrifying - Messiah (2018) - Top Indie Film Awards

Nominated Best Original Concept - Vessel (2016) - Independent Horror Movie Awards

SHORT STORIES

Fractured Lighthouse

I take a few steps and see a candle in the window like a lighthouse shining a beacon of hope for a desolate ship at sea.
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Frozen in Time

"A moment for me that remains frozen in time as the worst night of my life. A moment I wish never happened, yet I am constantly haunted by the ill-fated memory."
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Finding the Right Match

"In this world veiled in mystery, if you don’t find that perfect match, your existence almost feels meaningless."
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