Recommended Screenwriters

Screenwriter G. Trent Cruz (ProSeries 19) signed with agent Melissa Orton of Agency for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills! This came after Trent did the work to build a library of marketable screenplays.  Getting his script to potential champions within his network, one sent it to APA.   Trent followed the ScreenwritingU recommendations on how

Screenwriters Amy Amani (ProSeries 26) and Scott Gibson had their screenplay, A TRICK OF THE LIGHT, optioned by producer Tyler Oliver of Spetrotechnics LLC. This project originated from a call for scripts via InkTip’s weekly email newsletter. Oliver’s option gives Amy and Scott a shared “Screenplay by” credit, along with a generous backend on the

Screenwriter Jackie Devereaux (ProSeries 34) has entered into an Agreement with Gidget Worldwide, Inc. to help the Gidget development teams write various scripts, screenplays, etc. Led by their development team, the company is looking introduce a new series of Gidget based entertainment properties. During the past two and a half years, GWI has been busy

Screenwriter Joan Macbeth (ProSeries 37) has been signed by Los Angeles manager Kathy Muraviov of The Muraviov Company. This deal happened after Joan, from Vancover, B.C., received a “Recommend” on her screenplay MOTHERLOAD from ScriptShark coverage service.  ScriptShark sent it out to their scouting list, generating script requests, and connecting client with manager. You can

Screenwriter Mike Fuhrmann (ProSeries 27), writer from GERMANY, has landed representation with Los Angeles agent Noel Palm, CEO of Element Talent Agency. This representation came about because of a well written script, and some high quality networking.  In the last year, Mike has attended two Hollywood Producer events through ScreenwritingU and Sherwood Oaks, and built

Screenwriters Kim Standring Jacobs (ProSeries OZ1) and Susannah Farrow (ProSeries 3) produced a feature film together, KILLERVISION, that’s just gone to DVD. They have signed with US international sales agent, Silverline Entertainment, which holds worldwide rights for the film (excluding North America, Canada & Australia). Additionally, Kim and Susannah are in final negotiations with DirectTV

Screenwriter Eric Ingram (ProSeries 36) had his sports action/drama screenplay optioned by production company Title Run Films, LLC. Financing is already in place for this project, and the film will soon be in pre-production. Eric’s script was previously optioned in 2008, but like many projects during that time, the deal went into limbo because of

Screenwriter Véronique Robert (ProSeries 37) has signed with Eric Canton of Canton Literary Management. Véronique followed the process outlined in ScreenwritingU’s “How to Get An Agent” class and got a response very quickly.  After a read of her script, Canton signed her. Earlier, Véronique had one of her eight scripts optioned.  You can read a

Screenwriter Karen Mueller Bryson (ProSeries 21) was hired to write the biography of legendary sports icon Cindy McCoy that is soon to be made into a movie. McCoy, the Roller Games Queen who skated for the Los Angeles Thunderbirds, was the only female ever to be voted Rookie of the Year. This deal came about

How dramatic are your lead characters? Four years ago, I gave a lady feedback on her first 3 pages with the agreement that I could use it as an example.  It was a great decision because it uncovered an extremely important principle… …Your lead characters need to be DESIGNED to create drama!  Before she sent