Edward Toby Wagstaff is a talented writer, editor, and script consultant with expertise in both entertainment and conversational AI. Originally from the United Kingdom, he earned first-class honors in Philosophy and Modern Languages (Italian) from the University of Oxford. Now based in the United States, he continues to build on his diverse career. During his academic journey, Toby spent a year in Rome, studying at the Università degli Studi Roma Tre. While there, he pursued courses in cinema and art history, volunteered as a teaching assistant, and directed a student production of The Importance of Being Earnest. His experiences in Rome also included working as an English tutor and honing his photography skills, capturing the city's historic beauty. After completing his studies, Toby began his career in London's film industry, working in script analysis and production coordination at Studio 8 Productions and Peace Arch Films. He also gained valuable experience in post-production during an internship on the BBC series Monarch of the Glen, where he learned about film editing, sound mixing, and color correction. In 2004, Toby Wagstaff's first significant production experience came with the feature film Shadows in the Sun, starring Harvey Keitel and Joshua Jackson. Filmed in Tuscany and London, he served as an assistant to the producers and a translator and even took on the role of an on-screen double for the lead actor. Later that year, Toby moved to Los Angeles to join Fierce Entertainment as a Creative Executive. In this capacity, he played a crucial role in developing the company's first in-house feature, War, starring Jet Li and Jason Statham. His work also significantly expanded the company's buyers' rep operation. Driven by his passion for writing, Toby transitioned to a role at Original Content, where he focused on discovering and mentoring new screenwriting talent. Toby eventually transitioned to full-time screenwriting, with his first spec script, Arena, being optioned by Summit Entertainment in 2008. Since then, he has continued to write and sell original screenplays across various genres, including thrillers like The Day I Die and YA dramas like Break My Bones. His assignments have included projects such as the graphic novel adaptation Shrapnel and romantic comedy rewrites for television. In recent years, Toby has applied his writing expertise to the development of conversational AI, contributing to the training and refinement of AI models for a leading tech company. While he firmly believes that AI will never replace the human touch in creative writing, he is excited about its potential to enhance access to information and address global challenges. Beyond his professional life, Edward Wagstaff enjoys a range of hobbies, including music, photography, fencing, and exploring nature. He has been involved in music since his youth, playing guitar and bass in several bands, and was a top-ranked youth fencer in the UK, representing Oxford University. In his leisure time, he enjoys photographing striking landscapes with his 35mm SLR camera.