Recommended Screenwriters

Saving Mr. Banks is the movie that no one ever thought Disney would make – the real story of how Mary Poppins came to be a beloved children’s film. The classic film about the magic nanny has warmed hearts for a generation, but the story of how it became such a film wasn’t as easy

ScreenwritingU Alum Michael Dugan (ProSeries 44) had his comedy screenplay CHUBBY CHASERS optioned by actor/producer Greg Huge of Huge Pictures. This deal originated on InkTip and is currently in development.   Previously, Michael sold his feature comedy , "Special Favors" to SONY pictures.  During that time, he wrote for the TV shows "Santa Barbara," "Days of Our

ScreenwritingU Alum Sara McDermott Jain (ProSeries 40) sold her screenplay LEFT to producer Les Gaddis.  The dramatic story focuses on the relationship between a disabled girl and her piano teacher. Casting and storyboarding is now in progress and Gaddis plans to go into production in 2014. Additionally, Sarah finished writing a new web series for the

ScreenwritingU Alum Margaret Riseley (ProSeries 21) has her rom-com screenplay " KISSING DYNAMITE" optioned by director/producer Simon Temple. After she wrote a short for the producer, he wanted to see more of her work.  She presented Kissing Dynamite, which resulted in the option. The project is currently in development stage.  Details are confidential at this

When screenwriter Craig Borten first read about an AIDS patient who was selling black market prescription drugs to other patients in need of alternative medical assistance, he was instantly intrigued. This subsection of the AIDS culture, known as private buyers clubs – where patients join clubs to receive their own medical advice as well as

ScreenwritingU Alum Andreas Benz (Proseries 40) has been hired by producer Norbert Preuss of Kontraproducktion to write a feature length script. Kontrapruducktion is owned by Constantin Film Produktion the producers of over 150 films including Resident Evil 6, Fantastic four, The Three Musketeers (2011), Carnage. Andrea’s professional screenwriting ability and deep knowledge of the content

Romantic comedies usually end with a wedding. Best Man Down starts with one, but not everything goes well for the couple after they walk down the aisle. First off, their best man drops dead shortly after the reception. That’s a left turn we haven’t seen before. “Frankly, I never thought it would get made,” said

ScreenwritingU Alum Tracee Beebe (ProSeries 41B) has signed an agreement with producer Bill Todman Jr. of Level 1 Entertainment. Bill Todman Jr. is the executive producer of many successful films including Married to The Mob, XMen, Wild Wild West and Rendition The production company has some great talent lined up to read the script and

He writes animated movies (Cars, Cars 2, Tangled, and Bolt). He writes indie comedies (Crazy, Stupid, Love and The Guilt Trip). And he also does Christmas, too (Fred Claus). Is there anything that screenwriter Dan Fogelman can’t do? Apparently not. His new film, Last Vegas, is an ensemble starring some of Hollywood’s greatest actors —

ScreenwritingU Alum Stuart Wright (ProSeries 41) had his horror genre screenplay optioned by producer Ashley Horner.  The project is a UK/Norwegian production to be headed by producers Ashley Horner of the UK and Petter Schanke Olsen of Norway. Johnny Kevorkian has been attached to direct the film. The project is currently in the development stage