Jeff Mustard

Jeff Mustard is an award-winning television writer and content creator whose original pilot scripts have garnered top-tier recognition across the most prestigious screenwriting contests in the industry. A master of historical fiction, political thrillers, and socially conscious drama, Mustard develops television series with built-in franchise potential and strong transmedia storytelling appeal.

With a diverse professional background in television production, journalism, and marketing strategy, Mustard brings an exceptional command of story structure, character development, and cultural relevance to every project. His award-winning scripts reflect deep research, timely themes, and cinematic world-building suited for high-end streaming or broadcast platforms.

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Boycott  A NYC 1902 Hip Hop Musical

Limited Series

Historical Drama (6–8 one-hour episodes)

Inspired by the true story of two immigrant women in 1902 New York who led a meat boycott against The Beef Trust — the largest business monopoly of its time — and changed American labor history.

Style & Themes

Prestige period drama, female-driven social activism, cultural revolution, Bechdel-friendly.

Awards & Recognitions

  • Page International Screenwriting Awards – Quarter Finalist (Top 10% of 1,200 global submissions)

  • BlueCat Screenplay Writing Contest – Semifinalist (Top 35 from 650 national submissions)

  • ScreenCraft Summit Virtual Pitchfest – Semifinalist

  • Creative World Awards – Finalist (Top 10% of 2,500 global submissions)

  • Writer's Digest Screen/TV Writing Contest – Finalist (Top 10)

Exile

Multi-Season Historical Thriller

Cuba & Miami (1950s–1970s)

A Cuban military officer betrayed by his comrades is imprisoned for 13 years. After escaping to Miami, he seeks revenge against the high-society Cuban exiles who destroyed his life.

Style & Themes

Cold War thriller, love and betrayal, Cuban Count of Monte Cristo.

Awards & Recognitions

  • ScriptXpert - Script- Consider | Writer - Consider

  • Finalist, Writer's Digest Screen/TV Writing Contest — 2nd place from 230+ National Submissions ($525 prize money) 

  • WeScreenPlay - Script - Consider

  • Semifinalist, Screencraft Virtual Pitchfest Contest

  • Quarter Finalist, WeScreenplay TV Writing Competition 

Additional Creative Highlights

  • Co-Author/Ghostwriter of the Wall Street Journal Best-Seller: A Message from Garcia: Yes, You Can Succeed (John Wiley)

  • Head Writer – The Best of Wine and Food (Food Network, hosted by George Hamilton)

  • Writer/Producer/Director – Deerfield Days, award-winning documentary

  • Hampton Dunn Award for Electronic Media, Florida Historical Society

  • Creator/EP – Make-A-Film Competition (with IFP/Miami & IFP/Los Angeles)

Comedy Work

  • Stand-up comic (HBO Special, Richard Jeni’s Crazy from the Heat)

  • Comedy content producer: Hysterical Comedy Services, syndicated nationwide

  • Advertising & PR: Multiple Gold Addy Awards, People’s Choice Award, and healthcare marketing honors

  • Over $100M in earned national and international media coverage

Jeff Mustard is currently developing new original television projects and is actively seeking representation from a New York or Los Angeles-based literary agent.