Judy Zocchi  is the author of over a 100 children’s books worldwide, lyricist for two international rock songs, writer of the TV pilot and bible for the Golden Books’ classic Pat the Bunny. In addition she developed the reboot for David Kirschner Productions’  Rose Petal Place.  Several of Ms. Zocchi’s books received TV options and licensing deals.   She was selected to pitch her series, The Adventures of Paulie and Sasha at the Banff Film Festival. 

 

Works include:   

Screenplays:  Holly Blossom and Rose, (Finalist and nominated, Best Narrative Screenplay/Best Screenplay, New Hope Film Festival),  C Minor, (Second Rounder, Austin Film Festival and Semifinalist, Page International Screenwriting Competition).   

 

Plays and Musicals: Plaid Skirts (nominated, Tampa, Best Production), Shed, The Magic Fishbone, Hen House

 

In development:  Growing up Jinka, and Moscow Music Peace Festival – 30 years later. (Documentaries)

 

Education and Fellowships: BA, Mount St. Mary’s University/ MA, Educational Theater, NYU/ MFA, Writing for Stage & Screen, NHIA/ UCLA Professional Screenwriting Program. Alumnus, BMI Lehman Engle Musical Theater Advanced Workshop (lyricist) and member of the Librettist Workshop.