Success Stories

ScreenwritingU Alum A.J. Ferrara (ProSeries 18) has been hired by Italian writer/director Marco Fabbro to develop the feature film script "THE BLACK STUFF, " based on the short written and directed by Marco. The story is a thriller, in the tone of Memento, with a L.A. locale. A.J. was introduced to Marco through his manager,

ScreenwritingU Alum Kay Christianson-Donmyer (ProSeries 29) has her script “The Elf Who Loved Me,” optioned by Kevin Leeson of Lighthouse Pictures.  Lighthouse Pictures is a Canadian based production company that has produced several projects for the Hallmark Channel, where they hope to set this project up.  This deal originated from an InkTip listing.   Previous to

Gallagher Literary Management will represent ScreenwritingU Alum Tina Field Howe’s (ProSeries 33, MSC 2) sci-fi/thriller. Tina originally received notes on the script from Terri Lynn Zinner, a VP at the Gallagher Literary Agency.  After making improvements, Zinner recommended the script to the development team at Gallagher.  They decided the sci-fi project and Tina’s professionalism would be a great

ScreenwritingU Alum Ben Krapf (ProSeries 38, MSC 2) has signed a deal with producer Michael Z Gordon to rewrite the script for a sequel to a well-known movie.   Michael Z Gordon is a prolific producer, composer and writer for film and television.  His body of work includes projects such as Pulp Fiction,  Ally McBeal,

ScreenwritingU Alum Lee Tidball (ProSeries 15, MSC 2) had his screenplay SANDI CLAUS, a family Christmas comedy, optioned by Berenika Bailey of Magic Elevator. This deal originated when Lee submitted a query letter via InkTip.com's Preferred Newsletter.  An assistant at Magic Elevator read Lee’s script and recommended it to producer Berenika Bailey.  She loved the

ScreenwritingU Alum David Kassin Fried (ProSeries 34, MSC 2) had his screenplay DANCES WITH FAT, optioned by producer Doug Spearman. The screenplay is the true story of Ragen Chastain, the 300 lb woman who won a national dance championship. After Regan blogged about how much she loved David's script, producer Doug Spearman read the script, contacted

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