Success Stories

ScreenwritingU Alum Anastazja Davis (ProSeries 43) had her original, historical action screenplay optioned by producer Mitchell Waxman. The script is based on a true story of a woman who defied cultural restrictions and became the head of an empire. Previous to this success, Anastazja was been hired to write multiple projects including an action film

ScreenwritingU Alum Frances Presley-Rice (ProSeries 32, MSC 2) has teamed with Producer Bayer L. Mack of Block Starz Music Television as an Executive Producer, along with Hal Croasmum, to produce a documentary on Oscar Micheaux. Micheaux (1884-1951) was the first major African-American feature filmmaker.   He was the most successful black filmmaker of the first half of the twentieth century

ScreenwritingU Alum Rick Fass (ProSeries 37) has his teen comedy "PARTY-IN-CHIEF" optioned by producer Rob Gallagher of Gallagher Literary Management. The  producer contacted Rick to work with him on the project after receiving a favorable review of the script. The project is currently in development. Great Job, Rick!

ScreenwritingU Alum Don Macnab-Stark (ProSeries 6) has been hired by producer Stephen Wallis to write the pilot episode for a UK made TV show, Poppy's Fields, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock; Star Trek – Into Darkness.) Poppy's Fields is a heart-warming comedy set in a rural retirement home in England, starring the largest A-list cast

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

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

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

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