Shelly Paino is a produced and award-winning screenwriter who has been writing for 25 years, completing over 50 projects including feature scripts, shorts and pilots. Produced works include an adapted feature film, two award-winning shorts and two series pilots. She regularly writes on assignment for producers and directors with several projects in development starring talent such as Eric Roberts and Todd Terry.

Most notable awards include Best Screenplay at Canadian International Faith and Family Film Festival in 2020 and Content Media Conference and Film Festival in both 2020 and 2021.  She has served as a film festival judge and worked on major studio and independent film sets.