Independent Writers' Caucus
Sarah Granger
Zachary Stein, Granderson Des Rochers
Sarah Granger draws from past career experiences working in Silicon Valley, federal government, and national politics to write authentic, character-driven dramas, high concept thrillers, and grounded sci-fi — usually female led, and always including at least one disabled character. The daughter of a paralyzed lawyer, she learned to analyze, advocate, and adapt at an early age, leading her to become a dedicated researcher and prolific writer. In her early 30s, she became disabled herself, due to nerve damage acquired while giving birth.
Her screenplays and pilots have been selected for The Women’s List and The Black List’s annual Disability List, co-curated by the WGA. She won the SFFILM Rainin Filmmakers with Disabilities Grant and was the inaugural Loreen Arbus Fellow through the Athena Writers Lab. She is also an alumna of the Stowe Story Lab and Disability Belongs Entertainment Professionals Lab. She has been an associate and executive producer of narrative features and short films (including a Slamdance grand jury award winner), logging many hours on set and in post.
Sarah is a produced playwright, published author, and columnist. Her articles have been in Slate, Harvard Business Review, the San Francisco Chronicle, LA Weekly, and Huffpost. She has been a guest on Good Morning America, ABC News, CBS News, and NPR. She is a member of the Authors Guild, Dramatists Guild, and HRTS. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she lives in Los Angeles.
Honors & Awards
SFFILM Rainin Filmmakers with Disabilities Grant Winner - THE PAIN-FREE DAY - 2022
Loreen Arbus Fellowship - WHITE HAT - 2023
StoryPros Awards, Winner, Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror - M-CAP2 - 2025
non-WGA/Caucus only
Female, Disabled, 40+
WHITE HAT
One hour workplace drama
SCANDAL meets HALT & CATCH FIRE
On the brink of losing their funding, a female led startup of ethical hackers chase a long shot government deal in an attempt to show competitors and investors that they have what it takes.
THE PAIN-FREE DAY
Feature drama
LADY BIRD, CODA
After struggling for years housebound with severe pelvic pain, a dejected mother takes a risk and pulls her teenage daughter out of school for one day in an attempt to mend their strained relationship.
M-CAP2
One hour Sci-fi
THE MARTIAN + FOR ALL MANKIND
A novice ice specialist arrives at a scientific outpost in the harsh environment of the Mars South Pole; instead of a warm welcome, she’s met with a crabby crew and a crisis of survival.
Character-driven, Female-centric, Science, Thriller, Romantic, Sci-Fi, Coming-of-Age, Dark
Female, Disabled, 40+
unrepped