Sept. 12, 2011: Don Macnab-Stark Hired to Write “Dangerous Days”

Screenwriter Don Macnab-Stark (ProSeries 6) has been hired by Camanol Film Productions Limited to write the script “Dangerous Days.” The director is Kirsten Cavendish (Scooterman) and producers include Michael Deeley (Blade Runner; The Italian Job; The Deerhunter) and David Wicht (The Last House on the Left, Starship Troopers 3). Based on true events, “Dangerous Days”

Screenwriter Frances Presley (ProSeries 32) has signed with Beverly Hills Manager Bettina Viviano. And this happened with her first script.   Frances achieved this success after two important milestones — optioning book rights, and writing the screenplay in the ScreenwritingU ProSeries. Representing some top Hollywood writers, Producer/Manager Bettina Viviano of Accelerate Entertainment has also spoken

Screenwriter Kenneth Kemp (ProSeries 24) has partnered with Geller Entertainment to develop a new series for Network TV. Currently, details are under wraps, but the show is a fresh take on an FBI Procedural. Ken will receive a “Created by” credit along with an opportunity to be involved in the show in other ways. Great

Australian Screenwriter Naomi Lamont (ProSeries 12) has been signed by Los Angeles management company Zero Gravity Management. Zero Gravity is one of the top management firms in L.A. and signed Naomi after reading her screenplay “The Devil’s Cradle.”  Previously, Naomi had won two contests with her ProSeries script and a third contest with another script. 

Screenwriter Bill Mitchell (ProSeries 31) has signed an agreement to write a screenplay adaptation of the book “A Distant Crossing” by author Thomas Parks. The two had been talking about doing this adaptation over the last few years, but came to agreement after Bill completed the ProSeries. Bill will receive “Screenplay by” credit. “A Distant

Screenwriter Lisa Hepner (ProSeries 31) has signed with manager Eric Canton of Canton Literary Management. Over the last few months, Lisa has done a tremendous job of rewriting her script and getting it prepared for the studio market.  The quality of the script and concept made it an easy decision for CLM. Currently, Canton is

Screenwriter Alan H. Bush (ProSeries 27) has been hired by Bagboy Productions to write a feature screenplay based upon a TV pilot for the show “Drunk-N-Stupid.” The producers, Keith Harrison and Randy Kent of Bagboy, considered a number of writers.  As with the others, Alan submitted a writing sample.  That was followed by an outline,

Screenwriter/Producer Fiona Sprott (ProSeries 25) has received funding from the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) to make her feature, THE DEAD SPEAK BACK. The Dead Speak Back is a darkly comic, mysterious exploration of the possibility of communication between the living and the dead.  The story is being written as they shoot, following a series

Alyssa Alexandria and Nevada Grey This past spring, Alyssa Alexandria (ProSeries 7) and Nevada Grey (ProSeries 10) were hired to write the screenplay HOUSE OF DUST for director A.D. Calvo, based on his original script/concept. “House of Dust” has been greenlit and is slated to begin principal photography in July. They are currently casting actors

Screenwriter Vincent Fahy (ProSeries 30) has been hired to write the true story of legendary sports icon Cindy McCoy.   Cindy was the only woman ever to receive the Rookie of The Year award and be crowned Roller Derby Queen.  She skated for the Los Angeles Thunderbirds. The deal originated when Vincent sent a screenplay to