Nina Sadowsky is an author, filmmaker, and educator. Her previous novels are Just Fall, The Burial Society, The Empty Bed, and Convince Me. She has written numerous screenplays and produced such films as The Wedding Planner. In addition to her role as program director of NYU Los Angeles, a semester abroad program for advanced students considering careers in the entertainment and media industries, Sadowsky also serves as the director of educational outreach for the Humanitas Prize, is on the leadership council of Creative Future, and is a founding member of the Woolfpack, an organization of women showrunners, writers, and producers committed to community and mentorship.