Recommended Screenwriters

Roger Ebert was one of the most beloved film critics of all time. He served the public with his eloquent film reviews in the Chicago Sun-Times for more than four decades. He was co-host of popular TV show At the Movies. He wrote more than 20 books. He won a Pulitzer Prize for criticism, and

ScreenwritingU Alum, Eric Ingram (ProSeries 7, MSC 1) has his urban dance drama screenplay YANKEE GAL optioned by producer Lamont Cain of Hierarchy Pictures. Previously, Eric did a page-one rewrite for the producer on a romantic comedy.  He loved Eric’s writing and ability to produce great work quickly. When Lamont Cain started his new company,

ScreenwritingU Alum John C. Iannone (ProSeries 41) had his screenplay “The Shroud Conspiracy" optioned by Producer Nicole Abisinio of Gabriel Messenger Films, LLC. John is the author of the book "The Mystery of the Shroud of Turin: New Scientific Evidence."  The producer read an article on John's website, requested the script, and loved it.   The project

ScreenwritingU Alum Jeff Eyamie (ProSeries 27) has his comedy pilot optioned by  Aaron Merke of (Royal Awesome Productions.) Jeff began networking with the producer on another project.  Over time, they found a way to collabarate on this project which resulted in the option deal. Jeff will work with co-writer Lauren Cochrane to develop the project

Peter Symons (PS 24) had his screenplay DEATH ZONE optioned by Patricia Harris-Seeley of Ageless Pictures a production company based in Vancouver, B.C.   Actor Kristopher Van Varenberg, son of Belgium actor Jean-Claude Van Damme, is attached to the survival horror script set on iconic Mount Everest. A potential production location is Steward, British Columbia, on

ScreenwritingU Alum Bryan Furur (ProSeries 33) had his screenplay optioned by Allan Apone (Titanic, Django Unchained, Iron Man) of Auspicious Entertainment. Jamie Barber (Covert Affairs, The O.C., Mr. And Mrs. Smith) is attached to direct the movie.  The project is currently seeking financing. Bryan has had several screenplays optioned, and in additon to being a screenwriter, he's been an accomplished special

ScreenwritingU Alum Tracy Williams (ProSeries 25) has been hired by producer/actress Andrea Fellers to adapt a popular fiction book into a feature film.   Tracy was one of many writers who responded to an ad, submitted their writing sample, and were interviewed by the producer.  But after reading Tracy's script and interviewing her, the producer

ScreenwritingU Alum Ann Kimbrough (ProSeries 21) has been hired by Alumni Producer/Directors Joe Zanetti (ProSeries 42) and Mary Alice Corton (ProSeries 40) to rewrite the feature film project, “The Trial.”   The script was originally written by Jessi Thind– a low budget thriller set to film in Vermont in the spring of 2015. Joe and Mary Alice found Ann through "ScreenwritingU’s Most

Why do audiences groan when they hear the word sequel, but still everyone turns out in droves to see the film? Because people love characters. And if the first film was a success – much like the animated movie How to Train Your Dragon was –audiences want more of what they fell in love with

Capestany Films has hired ScreenwritingU Alum, Tracee Beebe (PS 41, MSC 2) to write the screenplay for their film MY SILENT VOICE. Director/Producer Scott Capestany came up with the idea for the story about a deaf girl who wants to become a championship horse rider. Tracee's background as a horse trainer and as a screenwriter