GREG PETRALIA | WRITER & PRODUCER
Who is Greg Petralia?
Greg Petralia is a recent graduate of Hofstra University's Lawrence School of Communication where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Television Production with a minor in Creative Writing. During his time at Hofstra, Greg served a variety of roles where he was able to have creative control during a production.
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The first was head writer for Hofstra’s late-night comedy show “Two Weeks Notice” seventh season. There, he led the writers' room discussions and generates scripts for the show that are topical and most importantly, comedic.
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The second position Greg held was producer/head writer for Hofstra's first sitcom "Advanced German" eleventh episode in which he also led the writers' room to collaborate and expand ideas as well as guide the production team to execute the content of the script onto the screen.
The third and final position Greg obtained was executive producer for his senior capstone project titled "News Wars" which is a mockumentary-styled sitcom. In this role, Greg oversaw and managed the entire production process of his capstone from its' early development stages to filming to postproduction editing.
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Throughout his work on several television productions during his college career, Greg has learned the importance comedy makes in a script and how it can enhance a story and its characters. Greg is pursuing a career in the television industry to be a writer for children’s programming as he believes that comedy is a great method to teach children valuable educational and moral lessons.
On a personal note, Greg lives on Long Island, New York with his parents, brother, and their family Goldendoodle Gibby (named after the tumultuous character from the Nickelodeon show iCarly). While Greg isn’t in class, he likes to spend his free time baking and watching movies with his girlfriend.
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Writing Samples
Below are some writing samples ranging from comedy sketches, half-hour comedies, and hour-long dramas.
"Two Weeks Notice"
The premiere episode of the seventh season of the HEAT Network's late-night-style comedy talk show at Hofstra University. Please click on the icon to download and view the script.
"Art Class"
A half-hour sitcom featuring a struggling artist who accepts a job teaching the arts in a high school with students who do not share the same interests. Please click on the icon to download and view the script.
"Ridley Jones" Spec Script
A Netflix original children's show that follows Ridley and her friends protecting the Museum of Natural History's treasures while keeping its secret safe -- everything comes alive at night. Please click on the icon to download and view the script.
Video Samples
"News Wars"
Mockumentary sitcom
Executive Producer and Creator
Greg Petralia
"Two Weeks Notice" Season 7, Episode 1
Written by Lailah Nabors and Greg Petralia
Greg directs a six-minute piece discussing the increased interest in board games during the quarantine period of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.
Greg directs a sample of a comedic thriller in which a woman gets trapped in the world of a popular children's television show.
On this page, there are a few pieces of video work each which Greg was involved in.
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