Malarie Howard

Malarie Howard is an American writer, artist, and musician from the US. Her writing career launched in 2018 when she was hired to develop a sci-fi series for Pearl Street Films. Shortly after, she sold her first pilot to MRC and joined the writing staff for two seasons of CW’s IN THE DARK.

During the pandemic, Malarie contributed to Broadway Video and Audible’s comedy podcast EXCESSIVE, featuring Chloe Fineman, Joshua Jackson, and Kim Cattrall. Her recent credits include additional material for THOR: LOVE & THUNDER and writing as a co-producer on Marvel’s IRONHEART for Disney+. Malarie’s original adventure-western feature, THE CURSED DAUGHTERS OF DEAD AMBITIOUS MEN, is in development with Mortal Media, and she is preparing to make her directorial debut with her original short film, YOUR CIVIC DUTY TO PARTICIPATE.

Beyond her creative work, Malarie is a member of Santa Clara University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. She mentors aspiring filmmakers, speaks on industry panels designed to inspire an entrepreneurial mindset across disciplines. Additionally, she leads an original world building workshop for college students and adults, helping participants develop imaginative story worlds that are marketable as a franchise while honoring the artistic vision.