Hi! My name is Anja...
The Norwegian 'j' is said like a 'y' which is important to tell people because they really care.
I was born and raised in Mill Valley, CA. Home of the acclaimed Mill Valley Film Festival. Also lycra.
I majored in English at UCLA where I competed on the women's rowing team and interned at NBC Universal and Lionsgate.
I write Apatowian comedy, combining humor and heart while addressing life’s cringiest coming-of-age milestones with nuance and empathy.
Favorite screenwriters: John Hughes, Gary Ross, John Hamburg, April Prosser, Melissa Stack, Katie Silberman and Kelly Fremon-Craig.
Favorite films: Peggy Sue Got Married, It's A Wonderful Life, I Love You, Man, Silver Linings Playbook, Long Shot.
Favorite TV shows: Hacks, Fleabag, The Inbetweeners, Derry Girls, Sex Education.
Storytelling is my love language.