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Dec 22, 2002
Norm Sanders, Executive Producer with Envision Entertainment has optioned the script 'My Last Christmas Wish' by Frank Nunez. Frank is not currently represented.
Dec 22, 2002
Peter Vanderwall as obtained representation with producer/manager Mark Williams of Zero Gravity, based upon the script 'Uneasy Listening'. Zero Gravity represents both writers and directors. Currently in post-production is 'The Cooler' starring William H. Macy and Alec Baldwin.
Dec 22, 2002
Brooks Barnes has signed for management representation with manager Sheri Fults of Elysian Entertainment after his script 'Blackhat' was discovered on WSN. Elysian plans to develop Brooks as an action-thriller writer and will take out his debut screenplay in the first quarter.
Elysian represents emerging writers and writer-directors.
Elysian represents emerging writers and writer-directors.
Dec 22, 2002
Greg Delso has obtained representation with manager Jared Regan. Jared found out about Greg by looking through our Screenplay Shorts For Sale section of our website.
Dec 15, 2002
Brian Young has been hired by Massey Productions to write an adaptation from a novel (to remain unnamed for the time being). Credits for Raymond Massey and Cheryl-Lee Fast of Massey Productions can be found on IMDB.com.
Dec 15, 2002
Vincent Leone of Conception Entertainment has optioned the script 'Amends' by Michelle Duarte. Vincent recently produced 'The Billabong Odyssey', a surfing documentary in search of the 100 foot wave. Prior to this he was hired by Oscar-Winning director Ron Howard and Oscar-Winning producer Brian Grazer, for whom he worked on the films 'EdTV' and 'The Grinch Who Stole Christmas'.
Dec 15, 2002
Michelle Duarte has also obtained representation through Carole Western of Montgomery West Literary Agency.
Dec 15, 2002
Producer Gabrielle Kelly, co-producer of the recent release 'All the Queen's Men' starring Matt LeBlanc (her credits appear on IMDB.com), has joined director Tamara Friedman on the production team of 'Cornered', written by Bruce Sakow and Larry Hama, discovered on our site and announced in early November. Hama, Marvel Comic writer of 'G.I. Joe' and 'Wolverine', adapted his comic 'Mort the Dead Teenager' for Dreamworks SKG. Kelly and Friedman are now
seeking production partners for 'Cornered'.
seeking production partners for 'Cornered'.
Dec 8, 2002
The news story of Rey Wasserman's optioning her script 'Kicks' to Diane Ladd of Exxcell Entertainment was a front page article in Focus In. As an entertainment reporter, Rey went undercover to explore opportunities on the Internet for screenwriters. Ours was one of the sites she explored. Her script was discovered on our site by manager/producer Bill Bannon who brought it to Diane Ladd. Diane Ladd is a multi-award winning actor/director including three Academy Award nominations. Some of Diane's credits can be seen on IMDB.com.
'Focus In' is Florida's award winning entertainment trade newspaper.
'Focus In' is Florida's award winning entertainment trade newspaper.
Dec 8, 2002
Antoni Stutz of Crosstown Film optioned the script 'Flyaway' by Brian Cochran, which was found on our website. Antoni recently directed the feature 'You're Killing Me', which stars Julie Bowen ('ED', MTV's 'Three'); Traci Lords (Cry Baby, Melrose Place, Blade); Dawn Maxey (That Thing You Do, Multiplicity); David Packer (Edwards & Hunt, Heartless) and Neal McDonough (HBO's Band of Brothers, Star Treck
Dec 8, 2002
Norm Sanders, Executive Producer with Envision Entertainment has optioned the script 'Belgium' by Harper Johnston.
Dec 8, 2002
WGA Signatory agent, Carole Western of the Montgomery West Literary Agency has found three writers who she is now representing
Dec 1, 2002
Paul De Suszo of BrainFreeze Productions has optioned the comedy, 'One Fabulous Wedding' by Michael Price Nelson. Paul recently produced 'Lone Hero' starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Sean Patrick Flannery, Tanya Allen and Robert Forster. Slated for 2003 release is 'I Witness' starring Jeff Daniels and James Spader. More info is at IMDB.com.
Dec 1, 2002
Manager Brian Overland of Overland Literary Management has signed on Jim Berg for his script, 'Deep Chill' and is currently submitting this script to producers.
Dec 1, 2002
Manager Dionell Guanco of Avery Management has signed on Greg Finley for his script, 'Puppy's First Christmas'.
Nov 23, 2002
Evelyn Khalema optioned her script 'Reversal of Justice' to Director/Producer Richard Friedman. Raymond Storti originally found the script through our network and then turned director Richard on to it. Credits for both can be found on IMDB.com
Nov 23, 2002
A. Everett Howe has optioned two scripts ('Creature Feature' and 'Winning Ticket') to manager Scot Abrahamson of Artists Industry Management. This marks the third script of Howe's found through our network. Scot currently manages working screenwriters and is also moving into producing.
Nov 16, 2002
The writing team of Anna Gilson and Michael Steven Gregory have optioned their romantic comedy 'Wish' to Pendle View LLC. The deal marks the second script found on our website. Gregory's 'Long Came Charlie' was picked up by actor Dustin Hoffman's Punch Productions (Tootsie, Mad City, Wag the Dog, The Devil's Arithmetic, Walk on the Moon) in October.
Established in October 2001, Pendle View is headed by former Blue Rider Pictures' Director of Development & Production Craig Nicholls. During his tenure at Blue Rider Mr. Nicholls developed and delivered fifteen features and a documentary, working with partners such as Walden Media, Dimension Films, Artisan Entertainment, Showtime Networks, Trimark Pictures, the Fox Family Channel, et al. Some of Mr. Nicholls' credits can be seen on IMDB.com
Established in October 2001, Pendle View is headed by former Blue Rider Pictures' Director of Development & Production Craig Nicholls. During his tenure at Blue Rider Mr. Nicholls developed and delivered fifteen features and a documentary, working with partners such as Walden Media, Dimension Films, Artisan Entertainment, Showtime Networks, Trimark Pictures, the Fox Family Channel, et al. Some of Mr. Nicholls' credits can be seen on IMDB.com
Nov 16, 2002
Alexia Melocchi of Little Studio Films Inc found Sheri Keasler's script, 'Russianbride.com' on our site and will be co-producing it with North by Northwest (producers of 'The Basket' starring Peter Coyote and released by MGM). North by Northwest will also distribute foreign. Jim Becket (director of Southern Cross with Esai Morales) is on board to direct it. Production is slated for spring/summer 2003. Little Studio Films Inc is one of the entities on the 'Alexander The Great'
project by best selling Author Valerio Manfredi, which will shoot in 2003 with director Baz Luhrman. Additionally, Little Studio Films Inc has taken Keasler on as a client. The company currently represents several high profile directors, writers and producers.
project by best selling Author Valerio Manfredi, which will shoot in 2003 with director Baz Luhrman. Additionally, Little Studio Films Inc has taken Keasler on as a client. The company currently represents several high profile directors, writers and producers.
Nov 16, 2002
Manuel Corbi of Drimtim Entertainment optioned 'Alone in The Dark' from Barbara Beck. Drimtim Entertainment is a Spanish production company specializing in producing movies in English within the territory of Spain, which is then marketed world wide. They recently produced 'Design on Darkness'.
Nov 9, 2002
First Look Media (formerly known as Overseas Filmgroup, Inc.) has hired scribe Meghan McCarthy to pen an 'untitled comedy project' (low against mid-six figures) -- with an eye toward green-lighting the project early next year. First Look Media discovered Meghan through WriterScriptNetwork.com and her manager, Brooklyn Weaver of Energy Entertainment. Meghan is currently in development on her project 'The Bachelorette' at Universal Pictures, which sold in a bidding war earlier in the year. Please be advised that First Look Media does not accept unsolicited queries or material.
Note From Jerrol
Note From Jerrol
Nov 9, 2002
Producer/director Tamara Friedman has optioned the script, 'Cornered' by Bruce Sakow and Larry Hama. Tamara has edited 8 feature films and recently co-directed 'Man of the Year' starring John Ritter (some of her credits appear on IMDB.com). Cornered was found on our site by Larry Provost of Centrix Media Corp who also operates www.indie-underground.com. Bruce has sold six scripts, optioned another six and has had four of them produced.
Nov 9, 2002
Greg Finley has obtained representation by WGA Signatory Carole Western of Montgomery West Literary Agency L.C. for his script 'Lucky Stiff'.
Nov 2, 2002
TJ Mancini of Crossroads Production & Management discovered Mike Burns' FBI/mob script 'Silent Partners' through our network and is currently working with Alan Amron of Amron Productions to get the project financed and talent attached. Additionally, TJ has taken on Mike as a client and is now managing him. Some of TJ's credits include
Nov 2, 2002
Linda Nelson of Nelson Madison Films has optioned the script 'Forewarned' by Michael O'Neill and Stephen Pratt. Financing is in negotiation, the script is ready and name talent are currently being approached to star in it. Filming is expected to begin some time next year. Linda really likes both Michael and Stephen and is hoping to work with them on other projects as well. Linda produced the concert film for NSYNC which showed at IMAX theatres. This is also the second time producers have found and wanted to work with Michael and Stephen, from our network. Michael O'Neill and Stephen Pratt are not currently represented.
Nov 2, 2002
Paulo Feliciano of Azores found writer Megan Peterson through our network. Paulo has a small production company in Azores where he plans on shooting his next feature. From reading some of what Megan has written and based upon her passion for the locale, he has decided to work with her on idea he has for a film. At this point, the script will be written on spec. More info about Paulo can be found at
Nov 2, 2002
We have just discovered that director Keith Bowden found the screenplay short 'Moving On', a romantic comedy, written by Kraig X Wenman and has already produced and exhibited the short, which enjoyed exhibition at the Fairfax Theatre. More info can be found at
Nov 2, 2002
Brian Onel optioned Kraig X Wenman's short screenplay '50 Years and One Moment', a romantic drama.
Oct 25, 2002
Eugene Kang of Mediachase found Vanessa Burt's script 'Everyone's a Wiseguy' on our site. Eugene saw real potential in Vanessa and her script and now along with Melanie Luciano (Producer at Mediachase) are further developing it with Vanessa. Mediachase has had quite a few articles written about them in the trades. More info about them can be found at
Oct 25, 2002
Mark Castaldo of Destiny Pictures found Steve Buckner's script 'A Little Hope' on our site. Mark intrigued by the story idea, likes Steve's writing and is working with Steve to further develop it. Mark's credits include, 'The Perfect Tennant' and 'The Perfect Nanny', which premiered on USA Network last year. Steve is not currently represented.
Oct 25, 2002
New York-based Workshop Productions, LLC has optioned the script, 'Messengers' by Charles Hall, Adam MacLean & Ryan Neill. Workshop productions is a new production company whose members have won numerous awards, including last year's Student Academy Award for 'Zen and the Art of Landscaping'. As production manager/line producer, their member credits include
Oct 25, 2002
David Baird of Kinetic Management has signed on to represent an action/thriller script written by Michael Alderman. They are currently fine tuning the script and David is planning on introducing the script to studio producers beginning early next year.
Oct 18, 2002
Devon Terrill of Bates Entertainment found Rett Thompson's script 'Ted, Inc' on our site. Devon really like Rett's writing and now Bates Entertainment and Rett are working together to develop a script based upon an idea. Bates Entertainment has produced such films as Kingdom Come (starring Whoopi Goldberg, Vivica Fox, LL Cool J, Cedric the Entertainer), The Last Time I Committed Suicide (starring Keanu Reeves, Adrian Brodie) and Fall Time (starring David Arquette, Mickey Rourke) and currently has a wide range of studio and independent films in active development. In addition to producing, the company also specializes in managing writers.
Oct 18, 2002
Chuck Simon of S Pictures optioned the script, The Business of Superheros by Chris Love. Chuck just Executive Produced for S Pictures, Inc., two films for Sci-Fi Channel. The first 'Terminal Invasion' aired last month and the second, 'Control Factor' is in post-production and is scheduled to air in January. He has a number of features as well as television series in development at major studios and networks. The Business of Superheros is in development to be produced as a major feature.
Oct 18, 2002
Susan Lorrayne optioned her script 'Native Son' to Bill Sherwood of Concord Entertainment. Having done a few shorts, this will be one of Bill's first foray into features.
Oct 18, 2002
Steven Calderwood has obtained representation by Scot Abrahamson of Artists Industry Management for his script ' Only For A Moment '.
Oct 11, 2002
Actor Dustin Hoffman's company, Punch Productions, has optioned the feature-length screenplay, 'Long Came Charlie, written by Michael Steven Gregory and Steve Hestilow. Described as 'a black Little Big Man,' it's the amazing tale of the world's oldest man, crusty codger Charlie Smith, who on the occasion of his 134th birthday shares his poignant and often hilarious life story, including his disastrous cattle drive on the Chisholm Trail, his brush with death at Gettysburg, his encounter with Abraham Lincoln, his travels with the Jesse James Gang, his gunfight with Jesse himself and how he apprehended the man who shot President Garfield. Punch's credits include Tootsie, Mad City, Wag The Dog, Sphere, Outbreak, The Devil's Arithmetic and Walk On The Moon. The deal was brokered by Brian Overland of Overland Literary Management who found the script through WriterScriptNetwork.com.
Oct 11, 2002
First-time director/producer Daniel Cattier has hired Brian Young to writer a short for him. In this newsletter alone, Brian has been hired to write a short, contracted to write a script on spec and optioned another script to a reputable production company.
Oct 4, 2002
Peter Zummo of Inverness Media has optioned Leslie Streit's Medina House. Inverness Media's last production 'Chat Room' with Brian Hooks has just been released by Artisan Entertainment on video. Peter recently finished filming 'Hot Parts' with Kenya Moore and it's now in post production. This is Leslie's first option.
Oct 4, 2002
Manuel Corbi of Drimtim Entertainment optioned 'Unfinished Business' from Barbara Beck. Drimtim Entertainment is a Spanish production company specializing in producing movies in English within the territory of Spain, which is then marketed world wide. They recently produced 'Design on Darkness'.
Oct 4, 2002
Mellissa Tong of DuckPunk Productions has optioned Thomas Vecchio's 'The Widow Marsh'. Mellissa Tong is an independent producer who currently has several features and TV projects in active development. Her producing credits include the feature 'My American Vacation', 'Taky Kimura
Oct 4, 2002
Mark Kaplan has obtained representation by Scot Abrahamson of Artists Industry Management for his script 'Paradise Lost'.
Oct 4, 2002
Susan Roller optioned her screenplay short, 'Hannah's Hands', which is going to be produced by American Film Institute Fellow Ashley Hedgecock.
Oct 4, 2002
Several months ago we announced that Greg Morgan of Coalmine Canary films hired Steve Atkin to write/co-write 'Spending the Night'. The script is finished and is now in pre-production. It is scheduled to begin filming in January of 2003 and Artisan Entertainment will be distributing it. Another of Greg's films, 'The Playaz Court' received broad video release this week and has enjoyed great reviews.
Sep 30, 2002
Gross-Weston Productions optioned the script 'Under a Blood Red Sun' from Malcolm Ishida. This is Malcolm's first option. Gross-Weston Productions has a 25 year track record having produced quite a few TV movies and received Emmy nominations for their movies 'A Place For Annie' with Sissy Spacek, and 'The Billionarie Boys Club' with Judd Nelson. They recently produced 'Little John' on CBS with Ving Rhames, Gloria Reuben and Patty Duke.
Sep 30, 2002
Kim Pederson signed a work-for-hire contract to write an action/drama script for Tim VandeSteeg of Vandy Productions. Tim produced and directed the feature film 'Mulligan' and has produced several specials for ABC, including 'The Making of The Music Man' which documents the TV production of the musical starring Matthew Broderick. Tim contacted Kim after reading her script 'The Field Trip' and, being impressed by the dialog, story and unexpected turns, hired her! This is Kim's first work-for-hire contract.
Sep 30, 2002
Susan Roller optioned her script 'Six Rivers West' to Bill Sherwood of Concord Entertainment. Having done a few shorts, this is Bill's first foray into features.
Sep 30, 2002
Suzanne Phillips of Forget About it Films optioned Miv Evans' screenplay short 'Sneak Shot' and plans to produce and direct it.
Sep 16, 2002
Mike Burns is writing a script in collaboration with Patti Walker of Walker Films on an idea of Patti's. Patti is the development exec for Clearwater Films who was searching for scripts. Patti was so impressed with Mike's writing that she is having Mike write something for her under her own production company's banner. Additionally, Patti is working with Mike on another of his scripts, The Kemper Resolution. Negotiations are currently in progress for talent, financing and distribution.
Sep 9, 2002
Chris Sadlier has obtained representation from Felippe Marques, President of FMA Management, Inc. Felippe first read 'The Greenhouse Effect' on our site and signed Chris up. Then Felippe read another of Chris's scripts called 'Gordian's Knot' and began pitching it. As a result, independent producer (former film finance exec at Sony and former business development exec at Warner Brothers) Jeremy Wall has optioned it.
Sep 9, 2002
Robynn Clairday optioned her script 'Hot' to Klein Entertainment. Klein Entertainment has previously produced shorts and a TV pilot. This will be their first foray into features.
Sep 2, 2002
Rajesh Murthy of Digi Audio Media hired Samuel Freeman and David Polonitza to write a script for them, after reading the short 'Rose Petal' listed on our site. It is slated for foreign theatrical release and direct to video in the States.
Sep 2, 2002
In Light Renegade Entertainment, Inc. optioned 'American Goth Chick in Transylvania' from Thomas Horne. The picture is being produced by Dinah Perez, Raymond Wagner & Robin Guthrie.
Aug 26, 2002
Brian Overland of Overland Mgmt. is now managing Michael Steven Gregory and his script, 'Long Came Charlie, which is co-written by Steve Hestilow. Haven't checked for recent sales, but Brian has some good contacts in the industry and one of his writers made a six-figure sale to Artisan Ent.
Aug 26, 2002
Scott Thomas of Pacific Entertainment Group, Inc. optioned two scripts from writers on our site. The first is 'Blue Plate Special' by Karen Leabo and the other script is by a different writer. Sorry, can't say who the author is or the title of the script, at this time. Scott's more recent credits include
Aug 26, 2002
Rory Christian of Montage Communications optioned the short Last Confessions from writer Brian Young. The short will be directed by Sam Wright and they plan to shoot early this fall.
Aug 19, 2002
Dave Zagorski optioned his script, 'The Wickeds' to Eastern Star Rising Productions. This will be direct to video with a production shoot to begin hopefully by November.
Aug 19, 2002
Michael O'Neil and Stephen Pratt entered into a development deal with John Kapral of Flatiron Films (Pay It Forward, starring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt and Haley Joel Osment) for his script 'Forewarned.'
Aug 12, 2002
Strath Hamilton of TriCoast Studios optioned the thriller, '9' by Maurice Billington and is in development on another script, 'Mortal Half' by the same author. Some of Strath's credits can be seen on IMDB.com
Aug 5, 2002
Colin Handley, creator of THE NEXT ACTION HERO, a reality based series, and Mark Phillips of Mark Phillips Philms & Telephision, entered into an agreement to develop and sell the show to the networks. Marvin Acuna located the project through our network, structured the deal and will serve as Creative Consultant. William Morris Agency's Mark Itkin, John Ferriter and Adam Sher are packaging and will represent the product.
Aug 5, 2002
Marine Hugonnier found writer Eve Pomerance to help her write a film which is based upon an expedition to the Bering Strait.
Aug 5, 2002
Screenwriter Doug Klozzner and writer/director Roberto Monticello have both signed with Mark Williams of Zero Gravity Management, L.A., for representation.
Aug 5, 2002
Evan Jacobs finished his short film, Off the Wall written by David Breeden, whose script he found on our site. He is now submitting it to the festivals.
Jul 27, 2002
Marc Robinson of Robinson Entertainment/Cabrini Pictures has recently optioned the script, 'Brothers Keeper', by Kevin B. Sorrell. Producing credits for Marc Robinson include
Jul 27, 2002
Tom Woosley of Spare Change Productions has optioned the script 'Two', written by Alex Stirling and Brett Roth. Susan Johnson of the Susan Johnson Agency was key in closing the deal between Tom and the writers.
Jul 20, 2002
Mike Jansen of Praxis Media Group has hired Cindy Parrish to write a screenplay, 'American Rider,' for him. This is the second script Cindy has been hired to write this year. Her first one was 'River Rats', which begins shooting this week. Cindy co-wrote River Rats with Dan Hall of VMS who found Cindy through our network. Dan is also directing 'River Rats'. Mike and Dan will be co-directing 'American Rider', with Mike also being the producer. This will be Mike's feature debut as a director. Mike has directed three other shorts and makes a living by producing corporate videos and TV commercials.
Jul 13, 2002
News and sports network director/producer John Wulff has made agreements with two writers for their scripts. M. Louise Smith's 'Sonlight' and Michael Mcpherson's 'Thy Neighbors wife' are the next projects John will be working on getting produced, once he is finished with his current short trilogy 'Presumed Dead'.
Jul 6, 2002
Scot Abrahamson of Artists Industry Management found Julie Wilson's 'The Urban Harvesters" on our site and is now managing her.
Jun 29, 2002
Kipp Tribble and Lawrence Keller of Ship of Fools/L-Train Productions have optioned the treatment for the television series 'USACIDC', created by Dan Baccarini. This will be their first television project and the deal keeps Baccarini on the project as Executive Producer and Series Consultant. This is Dan's first option. Kipp and Lawrence recently received the greenlight for their next feature film, The Disciple, a suspense/thriller penned by Tribble. Their feature credits include 'Sugar Cain' and 'Moving Targets'. Their shorts include 'Haze', 'The Call' and 'Jinxed'.
Jun 29, 2002
Malcolm McClintick's short 'Hostage' will be produced by USC Film Production Program student Amy Slucter. Amy found the short listed on our shorts page.
Jun 22, 2002
Producer Gene Kraft has optioned 'Aline and Wolfe' by playwright and first time screenwriter Thomas Vecchio. Gene's credits include
Jun 14, 2002
Producer Robert Wachs (Another 48 Hours, Coming To America, Harlem Nights and others) has hired veteran writer Jim Geoghan to script a musical based on the life, times, and music of Oscar winning song writer and performer Paul Jabara. Paul's hit songs include Last Dance, It's Raining Men, Enough is Enough, The Main Event, etc. Among other credits, Jim was co-executive producer for Family Matters for 8 years and has a musical, 'UG', which is under option in New York.
Jun 7, 2002
Mario F. Domina of MFD Films optioned the comedy script 'Pulp Chicken' by Michael Gibson. Mario has held executive-level positions with several Independent Motion Picture/TV Production Companies, and has been involved in the producing, financing, International Co-Productions and developing of shows such as 'The Shepherd's Song,' 'Find Me Guilty,' and '90's Crime Alert - a reality series on The US Postal Inspectors, DEA and Border Patrol.' Mario recently secured the exclusive rights to 'The Next Avengers' (a line of Published Novels based on the old TV Series 'The Avengers') and from the same author, a line of Published Novels for a proposed TV Series, entitled 'Shannon Steele Mysteries.'
May 31, 2002
Director Richard Friedman of RSF Productions optioned the script 'The Ideas of March' by Aaron Cohen. Some of Richard's directing credits can be found on IMDB.com. Surprisingly, this is Aaron's first script! This project has been greenlit. Mainline Releasing will be distributing the film.
May 24, 2002
Multiple Film Advisory Board winners and Emmy nominees, Lee and Jena Levinson have picked up four scripts. They picked up Jennifer L. Baum's female driven thriller, 'Stolen'; Paul Freeman's original romantic comedy, 'Mismatch'; David Kreutzer's non-traditional Christmas comedy 'Santa Takes Manhattan,' and also Donna White's dramatic comedy, 'Turnaround'.
This is Paul's second deal from our network
This is Paul's second deal from our network
May 11, 2002
Van Spaulding of Great Falls Moving Pictures has recently optioned the script, The RED SEAL, by Miriam Queensen, a sexy and sophisticated thriller set in the Asian art world. The RED SEAL is to be further developed and packaged for production. Credits for Van include
Apr 28, 2002
Baio/White Productions has optioned the script 'The Engineers' by Jesse Johnson (currently directing 'The Honorable'). Talent has been attached and Jesse is set to direct this one as well! Baio/White Productions' credits include
Apr 28, 2002
Steve Sheen of Quirky Films (whose president is British TV star Pauline Quirke) just optioned Harmony Bay by James Johnston. Quirky Film's, 'Arthur's Dyke', was released to theatres in the UK last month. See IMDB.com This is also the second script James has optioned through our network.
Apr 21, 2002
Eugene Davis of edavis enterprises, specializing in European and American co-productions, has optioned 'My Sweet Genevese', by William Viglione. 'My Sweet Genevese' is slated for co-development with German and British participation. William is represented Sydra Techniques.
Apr 21, 2002
Dominic Cianciolo of Third Millennium has optioned a supernatural thriller 'The Medium' by Kevin Scrantzfor development and packaging.Dominic has won a number of awards for his previous shorts and this will be his first foray into features.
Apr 21, 2002
Evan Jacobs has acquired the twenty-minute short 'Precious Moments' by David Breeden. Evan plans on shooting before this month is out.
Apr 14, 2002
Peabody award-winning producers, Lee and Jena Levinson, have entered into a Deal Memorandum with screenwriter David Knappe to package and produce his original screenplay, Games With Frontiers. Their current production is 'The Gisella Perl Story,' a 2-hour cable movie for Showtime, which is based on a true story. Christine Lahti stars in the title role and Joe Sargent directs. See IMDB.com for more credits.
Apr 7, 2002
Eugene Davis of edavis enterprises, specializing in European and American co-productions, has optioned two scripts
Mar 29, 2002
Peabody award-winning producers Lee and Jena Levinson have entered into a Deal Memorandum with Australian screenwriter Craige Cronin to package and produce his original screenplay, "The Most Hated Woman in America"--The Madalyn Murray O'Hair Story, which is based on true events.
Their current production is "The Gisella Perl Story," a 2-hour cable movie for Showtime which is based on a true story. Christine Lahti stars in the title role and Joe Sargent directs.
Their current production is "The Gisella Perl Story," a 2-hour cable movie for Showtime which is based on a true story. Christine Lahti stars in the title role and Joe Sargent directs.
Mar 29, 2002
Mario F. Domina of MFD Films found and has optioned the script 'Relocating Tony' from writing duo Patricia A. Gatto & John M. DeAngelis. Mario has held executive-level positions with several Independent Motion Picture/TV Production Companies, and has been involved in the producing, financing, International Co-Productions and developing of shows such as "The Shepherd's Song," "Find Me Guilty," and "90's Crime Alert - a reality series on The US Postal Inspectors, DEA and Border Patrol."
Mar 23, 2002
As announced on page 6 of the Hollywood Reporter (March 19-25), Signpost Films has acquired the pitch "Meet Jane Doe" from writing duo Chris Soth (Firestorm) and Collin Chang. This was for low six figures. There were a number of people who were instrumental in landing this deal. Brooklyn Weaver of Energy Entertainment was certainly one of them! Brooklyn found Chris Soth through our website.
Mar 9, 2002
John Hughes of the Sagebrush Company has hired Michael Willis to write a 45 page western short to be produced this year. If the short does well, a feature may then follow with Michael being the writer for the feature script.
Mar 9, 2002
Evan Hunter acquired the short, The first Date Of The Rest Of Our Lives, written by Joshua Patterson. Shooting is scheduled for this month.
Mar 2, 2002
Greg Morgan of Coalmine Canary Films hired writer Randy Moore to write a screenplay for his company. Greg was so pleased with the work Randy was doing on the first script that he hired Randy to write another script. Coalmine Canary films has produced two movies, 'The Court' and '17 and Under'. Coalmine Canary Films is slated to shoot a new feature for Artisan this year.
Feb 23, 2002
Scott Stein was hired by Luo Yan of Silver Dream Productions to write 'Legend of Hardoon'. Luo Yan recently produced Pavilion of Women, starring Willem Dafoe.
Feb 16, 2002
As announced on page 3 of Variety (February 12), John Sullivan's script, "Rapid", was acquired by Columbia Pictures in a deal valued at $275,000 against $575,000. Brooklyn Weaver of Energy Entertainment, found out about John through our assistance.
Feb 10, 2002
Daniel Hall of Video Media Services has hired Cindy Parrish to rewrite his script "Molly's Treasure". This project has been green-lit, is scheduled for shooting this summer and will be distributed by Mainline Releasing. Congratulations to Cindy for getting her first paid writing gig!
Feb 1, 2002
Screenwriting duo Stacy Dymalski of Park City, Utah, and Zack Van Eyck of Murray, Utah, have optioned their original, feature-length script, "Jupiter Landing", to director David Winkler. Winkler most recently wrote and directed, "Finding Graceland", the Columbia Tri-Star film starring Harvey Keitel and Bridget Fonda. He previously directed the short film, "Judgment", starring Matthew McConaughey and Illeana Douglas, shown on the Sundance Channel and Atomfilms.com.
Jan 24, 2002
Jan 19, 2002
Ira Besserman of Affinity Films International Ltd. found a script on our site written by Bill Flannigan. Ira is now aggressively working on financing this big budget project. The company's other principals include Colin Neale, Mark Hammond, Simon Maccorkindale, Ian McGrady, Randall Frederick, and Ira Trattner. View their credits on IMDB.com.
Jan 3, 2002
Aubrey Singer was hired (his first paid feature screenwriting gig) by Silver Dream Productions to write a screenplay adaptation of a novel.
Jan 3, 2002
Rebecca Hinton sold her screenplay short, Life Script, to Bill Ferguson of Paia Pictures.
Dec 6, 2001
Greg Morgan of Coalmine Canary Films hired writer Randy Moore to write a screenplay for his company. This is Randy's first paid gig.
Michael Bergstrom Options "Stoner"
Jan 13, 2000
Michael Bergstrom with Mountain Stream Media found "I Am Stoner" on InkTip and optioned it from Brendon and Damian Jones. This was an interesting connection because Michael's company is based out of Anchorage, Alaska, and the Jones brothers are in Melbourne, Australia, proving once again that time and distance are no barrier to producers and writers on InkTip. Brendon and Damian specialize in comedies, and this is their first option through InkTip.
Michael Blackman Options "Sexiest Man Alive"
Jan 13, 2000
Michael Blackman with OnyxQuest Entertainment found "Sexiest Man Alive" through InkTip and optioned it from Robert Cox. This actually started with another one of Robert's scripts; Michael read it, emailed the writer asking him what else he had on hand, and fortunately "Sexiest Man Alive" was perfect for Michael's budget and partners. This is Robert's first option through InkTip.
Amanda Murray Purchases "Oh, Brother"
Jan 1, 2000
Short film director Amanda Murray found the writer Jacob N. Stuart on InkTip when searching for a short and bought his script. The script Jacob had posted wasn't exactly what she needed, but she liked his writing style and asked to see what other material he had. He sent her another short, "Oh, Brother," and she bought it.
Swayam Khanna Options "Trying to Kill"
Jan 1, 2000
Swayam Khanna optioned "Trying to Kill" from Don Nyambe after finding it on InkTip. The short is currently in preproduction and will be made for YouTube. Swayam is a teenager from India who has been making films since he was 11 years old.
Erick Boychuk Options "I Don't Like Mondays"
Jan 1, 2000
Director Erick Boychuk found "I Don't Like Mondays" on InkTip and optioned it from writer Mark Daniels. Mark Daniels specializes in writing tight, contained thrillers, and his latest feature film is "Mind's Eye," starring Malcolm McDowell and Dean Cain, which was also found on InkTip.
