Success Stories

Screenwriter Sheila Seclearr (ProSeries 19) has been hired by Ray Zimmerman and Tammy Smith Zimmerman to do a rewrite for their upcoming film, “The Fine Art of Living.” The Zimmermans are both former executives from Sony Pictures and have worked on hundreds of significant films like Jerry Maguire and As Good As It Gets and

Screenwriter Diane M. Meyer (ProSeries 27) has been hired by Joe Nasser of Nasser Entertainment to write a feature script. The deal originated after Diane responded to a request from the producer.  Over time, she built a relationship with him and was brought in as the screenwriter for the writing assignment.  This is exciting, Diane.  You’re

Mark Moran (ProSeries 10) just signed a deal with WDC Media PR to promote his movie, “Blast and Whisper” — the first film that focuses on the Biblical story of Elijah. WDC Media PR, a leading PR partner who lists Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” as one of their clients, will help promote

  AJ Ferrara (ProSeries 19) has been hired to rewrite a feature film in development at Little Studio Films. The deal was first proposed at a lunch meeting while AJ was in Los Angeles meeting with producers. Way to go, AJ.  This is the start of some great things!

Julie Kenner (ProSeries 20) got news that her book “Carpe Demon: The adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom” has been funded for a movie as part of a deal between 1492 Pictures and CJ Entertainment.  The project was unveiled last week as part of the new slate of the two companies who have signed a three-year development deal. 

Joshua Durkin (ProSeries 23) will write and co-produce the feature film “Dead Cat Bounce” with director Daric Gates.  Earlier, the two completed the short for “Dead Cat Bounce” and it won “best short” at the Idyllwild Film Festival and the Monaco Film Festival. On the heels of the festival wins, they have have commitments for half the

Don Macnab-Stark (ProSeries 6) has been hired by Norwegian writer/producer Martin Molenda to rewrite a horror screenplay to be filmed next year. Don has already rewritten the treatment and story outline, and is now working on the actual script.  He will receive co-writing credit.    This is Don’s second paid writing assignment and he’s had

Joshua Durkin (ProSeries 23) has completed a writing assignment on a feature screenplay.  The urban thriller will be produced by Terrence Levi of Streetlife Worldwide Entertainment. Always nice when scripts get approved.  Well done, Joshua. 

Claire V. Riley (ProSeries 9) just made Variety.  Five name actors have been attached to her script “The Perfect Family” and the project is moving forward.   See Variety article.  The cast will include Emily Deschanel (star of Fox’s hit TV drama “Bones”), Kathleen Turner, Jason Ritter, Michael McGrady, and Richard Chamberlain.  A rewrite was done

Jon Bonnell (ProSeries 11) had a feature article in Inktip Magazine about his movie Star Quest: The Odyssey. Jon directed the movie, which was written by Carlos Perez. Inktip Magazine goes out to 2500 producers, so this is some good industry PR for Jon.  See the article here. Way to go, Jon.