Success Stories

ScreenwritingU Alum  Ann Kimbrough (ProSeries 21) lands writing assignment with producer Shahrook Oomer of Media Distribution Partners. Shahrook's producing credits include "7 Seconds" starring Wesley Snipes, "Black Dawn" starring Steven Seagal, and "The Chosen One" starring Rob Schneider and Steve Buschemi. This project is an action/thriller currently titled LOCKDOWN and is based on Ann’s original

ScreenwritingU Alum Amy Amani (Proseries 26) has signed with Kathy Muraviov of The Muraviov Company in Los Angeles. Amy was also hired by the National Director of UCMAS in Spain to write 12 episodes of an animated cartoon series to be used in conjunction with the company’s curriculum.  Previously, Amy and writing partner Scott Gibson had their screenplay, A TRICK OF THE

ScreenwritingU Alum James R. Duncan (ProSeries 40) has been hired by Iyrus Entertainment to write feature film. After submitting a writing sample to producer Randall E. Speakman at Iyrus Entertainment, James was hired by the production company to write a screenplay for their original film concept, IN YOUR IMAGE a gritty, psychological thriller. Director Jake Jalbert will direct the film,

ScreenwritingU Alum Ed Rinkiewicz (ProSeries 34) has his action/fantasy screenplay SANTA CLAUS BEGINS optioned by producer Gabriel Horn of New Palace Films. The deal was the result of Ed pitching the script at the annual InkTip Pitch and Networking Summit The project is currently listed in development with a predicted release date of 2014. Also attached to the

ScreenwritingU Alum Anastazja Davis (ProSeries 43) has been hired by Producer Yarek Danielak of Arsenal Pictures to write a feature length script for a historical action movie. Currently, Anastazja has a screenplay in production with Cineville.  She also did a "write for hire" with Gremi Film.  That project is set to shoot in 2014. You're doing an amazing job,

ScreenwritingU Alum James White (ProSeries 46) had his comedy screenplay DINKY DAU optioned by RC Diversity Entertainment Group. Producers April Russell and Jim Cardwell (formerly a VP at Warner Brothers) fell in love with the story and characters, and immediately optioned the script.   They've raised half the funding and are scheduled to shoot in Chicago early next year.   Congratulations,

ScreenwritingU Alum Ian Patrick Williams (ProSeries 15 & 25) has his screenplay THE DEVIL’S PROPHET optioned by Producer Micheal Roth of MJR Films. After doing well in contests, MJR Films requested and read the script.  They then arranged a meeting with Ian, which resulted in the production company's decision to option his screenplay.  A director

ScreenwritingU Alum Jeff Blyth (ProSeries 46) is hired by producer Jacqueline Gault to write and direct the movie BLUE LIGHTS. The screenplay will be the adaptation of the young adult sci-fi novel called "Invasion of the Blue Lights"  written by Ruth Glick. Jeff met the producer a year before during talks about Jeff possibly directing a movie for them.  That

ScreenwritingU Alum Phillip Mitchell ( ProSeries 43) has his screenplay optioned by Producer Lloyd Bateman of Feral Child Productions LLC. Lloyd was previously attached as director to one of Phillip’s screenplays. When it came time to look for a new project to develop, he contacted Phillip to see what other scripts he might have available.

ScreenwritingU Alum Joanne Wannan (ProSeries 38) has secured management with Eric Canton of Canton Literary Management. You can see CLM's client list on IMDBpro.    Joanne was signed on the strength of her screenplay HONEYMOON IN ROME, which she wrote in the ProSeries Professional Screenwriting Program.     Previously, Joanne had her screenplay OBITUARY produced