2024 DET Program Writer, Antoine Perry

We’re excited to share that 2024 DET Program Writer Antoine Perry has staffed on season 3 of ABC/20th’s WILL TRENT! Growing up Black, Puerto Rican, and gay in conservative Oklahoma, his writing often centers around marginalized individuals triumphing over societal oppression by being their authentic selves. Antoine won the grand prize in Screencraft’s 2022 Sci-fi & Fantasy Competition with his script FOREVER YOUNG. He is also an alum of Mentorship Matters, a prominent Writers’ Program founded by Raelle Tucker and Gianna Sobol, where he was mentored by Neil Reynolds. Antoine’s short film script SCAREDY CAT was a top 10 Finalist in the inaugural Pan African Film Festival / embRACE L.A. John Singleton competition for live-action short films. He graduated from the University of Southern California and spent many years prior to the program working as an actor. Many congratulations, Antoine!