Recommended Screenwriters
ScreenwritingU Aum James Ridgley (ProSeries 60, MSC 8) had his screenplay optioned by Traverse Media. The producers are long time associates of James who loved his coming-of-age, family-focused Comedy and optioned it. James developed the screenplay while in the Master Screenwriters Certificate Program. Presently, James is writing two TV Series Projects, and recently completed a
ScreenwritingU Alum writing partners, Sebastian Smith (ProSeries 48), and Heidi Stangeland (ProSeries 54, MSC 7) had their female-driven WWII epic optioned by producer Victor Kepler. The original screenplay was written by Sebastian, based on true events. He brought Heidi onboard during the rewrite phase. The project is in development, with the screenplay out to a
ScreenwritingU Alum CJ Knapp (ProSeries 8, MSC 7) was hired to adapt Elizabeth Joyce’s book, UNLIMITED REALITIES, into a screenplay. CJ’s previous manager connected her to the project. The screenplay is now finished and the project is in development. In addition to this success, CJ recently had her screenplay JACOB MARLEY optioned by Innovate Productions
ScreenwritingU Alum Matthew Lutz (ProSeries 64, MSC 10) had his comedy pilot THE HIGH FIVE produced by Dave Peniuk. After Dave participated in a table read of Matthew’s pilot, he liked it so much he decided to finance, produce and star in it. Also attached to the project are producer Michael Gyori and director Jason
ScreenwritingU alum Adlinna Liang (ProSeries 54, MSC 5), along with her daughter Christina Liang, completed a writing assignment for producer Keith Resnik to adapt the best-selling novel DRAGONWINGS, by Laurence Yep. The project has Arnold Lutzker attached as executive producer, as well as an A-list director. Previous to this success, Adlinna optioned her RomCom co-written
ScreenwritingU Alum Phil Borg (ProSeries 52, MSC 5) was recently hired to write a feature film for producer Gavin Wilding from Vancouver, BC, Canada. The project is currently in development. Gavin’s producer credits include films like CHAOS, starring Jason Statham and Wesley Snipes, and BATTLE IN SEATTLE, with Charlize Theron. Daken Wraye is also attached
ScreenwritingU Alum Tina Field Howe (ProSeries 33, MSC 4) was hired to write an animated family musical feature based on a treatment by producer Carolyn Meland, of HeartHat Entertainment. The project is currently in development. Tina first connected with Carolyn through another ScreenwritingU alum before landing the assignment. This will be Tina’s second writing assignment
ScreenwritingU Alum Sara McDermott Jain ( Proseries 40, MSC 6) optioned her script STILL WATERS to producer Bruce Miles and his partner, Dennis Trombly. The script was written in the ProSeries and is currently in development. Sara has been hired for numerous writing assignments, including one where Disney was a sales agent, and also sold her
ScreenwritingU Alum Richard Willett (ProSeries 57, MSC 7) was hired by producers Alexander Svezia and William Pennell of SP Immersive Entertainment to write a screenplay. The project is an animated feature based on their concept, and inspired by their work in creating immersive underwater exhibits. Richard had met them previously and then completed a short
ScreenwritingU Alum Dan Gordon (ProSeries 40, MSC 2) has been hired by producer Janet Place to co-write a historical bio! The biopic is focused on Lavinia Fisher, “America’s first female serial killer” who committed their crimes based in Charleston, SC. The project is currently in development. After having a couple of his screenplays optioned, Dan’s
