Sept. 13th, 2010: Don Macnab-Stark Hired to Co-Write Screenplay

Screenwriter Don Macnab-Stark (ProSeries 6) has been hired to co-write a screenplay. The script, titled “Rabid,” will be directed and produced by Brian Lawrence of Planet Four Films. Production for the movie is scheduled to start in a month, giving Don a tight deadline for a screenwriter.   He had 10 days to turn in

Screenwriter Dani Jimenez (ProSeries 26) has signed on for a second work-for-hire project with Paul Ramirez, producer for Lobo Video Productions. After reviewing a sample of Dani’s screenwriting, Mr. Ramirez hired her for the first screenplay writing assignment titled “Macho Gone Mad.”  He loved her writing so much that they are collaborating on the next

  Screenwriter Karen Mueller Bryson (ProSeries 21) has been hired to co-write a screenplay about Shelby Rodriguez’s true life story.   This came on the heels of Karen’s first script being optioned! Tentatively titled “Mom On A Mission,” Shelby was called the “Erin Brockovich of Antelope” after saving her 534-unit housing development from harmful fumes that

  Kathryn Dahlstrom (ProSeries 19) has joined the team making the upcoming “Beyond Belief” as a producer.  The movie is being made by Producer Mark Cramer of Marker Entertainment, who has already raised $6 million in equity funding.  Directing will be Damian Fulton, a former Vice President of Development at Marvel Productions, who has done

  Screenwriter Etta Worthington (ProSeries 25) has been hired  to write a screenplay for Reel Now Films, the production company of Director Kevin Dalvi and Producer Shahzad Chaudhary.  The feature will be shot in Chicago later this year. The script is currently in development, but is well on its way to completion.   Etta will receive

  Screenwriter Karen Mueller Bryson (ProSeries 21) had her script “Monsoon Season” optioned by producer Victoria Slater of Minor Distractions Entertainment. Karen connected with Victoria Slater through Virtual Pitch Fest, where she pitched her script and found that Victoria is a good match for the project. You can see Karen’s site and future projects here. 

Screenwriters to Watch — ProSeries Alumni Success Stories Below are ScreenwritingU “screenwriters to watch” who have recently optioned, sold, or were hired to write a screenplay.  We also list those ProSeries Alumni writers who have been signed by an agent or manager. Each screenwriter listed went through the ScreenwritingU professional level class — The ProSeries

Screenwriter Marla Hayes (ProSeries 6) has sold the rights to her short film, “PUSH.”  The purchase was for non-exclusive rights and Marla was represented by her sales agent Ouat Media. Last year, the script won the Grand Prize in the “From the Heart” Film Festival and Marla was commissioned by the North Bay Symphony Orchestra

Screenwriter Adrian Havens (ProSeries 29) signed an agreement to write the pilot for an animated series. The project is being done by Crescent Fawn Studios and is based upon characters of the Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency during the middle 19th century.  Excellent work, Adrian!

Screenwriter Lis Anna (ProSeries 19) has sold the rights to a four time Award winning short film she wrote, directed, and produced.   The non-exclusive rights were purchased by Movieola and Lis was represented by her sales agent Ouat Media.  You can see info on other movies Lis wrote and/or produced at www.lisannafilms.com   Great job, Lis.