Recommended Screenwriters

It took screenwriter Jeff Gendelman nearly two decades to see his quiet, psychological thriller The Surface become a reality. The story takes place on Lake Michigan where a young man comes across a stranger who is delivering a mysterious package. The film co-stars Sean Astin, Mimi Rogers and Chris Mulkey.  “I grew up on the

Swiss filmmaker Remo Pimi has optioned ScreenwritingU Alum Lynn Dickinson’s (ProSeries 18) script “Brother Haters Anonymous,” based on her book of the same title. Remo originaly contacted Lynn about the rights to her book and learned there was a screenplay as well.  He asked to read it, then immediatly optioned it. Lynn is represented by

“With every character I write I try to put myself in their shoes,” says writer/director Mora Stephens of the troubled protagonist in her new thriller, Zipper, the story of a rising political star who becomes obsessed with call girls.  Zipper, staring Patrick Wilson, has been a festival favorite for its unique point-of-view of a protagonist

First time writer/director Anne LeSchander shot her feature film in seven days for $25,000. If you know anything about making movies, this is a feat in and of itself. The film takes place entirely at one location — except for a few flashbacks and some animated sequences — and it proves to be a captivating,

"With all the effort it takes to get these things made, there are so many opportunities to stumble and lose track of the story that you want to tell,” says actor Jeremy Sisto of the screenwriting process. This is his first foray into writing for the big screen.  “I marvel at the eloquence of it

ScreenwritingU Alum, Tracee Beebe (ProSeries 42, MSC 2) had her screenplay, “Hold The Reins”, optioned by producer Doug Maddox of DBM Films. This deal was part of the Marketing Phase of the Master Screenwriter Certificate Program, where Tracee made 6 screenplay deals, received a producer credit, and has been signed to direct a feature documentary.

ScreenwritingU Alum, Cash Anthony, (ProSeries 21, MSC 3) has been hired by producer Laura Cross, of Rebel Seed Films, to write the mini-series called “Conspiracy of Scoundrels.” Cash connected with Rebel Seed Films during the marketing phase of the Master Screenwriter Certificate Program.  After submitting a writing sample, the producer came to an agreement with

“It’s very delicate, frustrating work to go through the ideas you’ve already discarded and find new ideas,” says screenwriter C. Robert Cargill when asked what the challenges are to tackling the sequel to his very popular 2012 horror film Sinister, staring Ethan Hawke.  “We didn’t set up to make a franchise, we set up to

Jay Dyer is a veteran TV writer having worked on shows like Californication, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, All About the Andersons and Half & Half. So, how did this guy who wasn't much of an expert on soccer and Mexican culture get a series about soccer and Mexican culture for Netflix?  “When my agent

ScreenwritingU Alum A.J. Cipola ( ProSeries 34, MSC 3) has been hired by producer Ray Zimmerman to write a TV pilot. Producer Ray Zimmerman’s credits include such films as  The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,  Demolition Man, and Cowboys & Aliens. A.J. is a produced playwright and screenwriter. A.J.’s previous film “Harder They Fall” was released by