SU Alumni Successes

ScreenwritingU Alum, Lee Tidball, (ProSeries 15, MSC 2) has been hired by producer, Ricci Moore of Ars Film Productions to rewrite a screenplay. The producer is currently packaging the project and getting funding. The second deal is a script based on a book series Lee optioned called “The Amish Bloodsuckers” Trilogy by the author, Barbara

ScreenwritingU Alum, JoAnn Hess, (ProSeries 43, MSC 3) has been hired by producer, Jason Cook, to write a feature film adaptation of a British gangster novel based on a true story. Cook is the producer of The Way Forward Productions and has already attached actor, Keith Mason to star in the movie. JoAnn has two

ScreenwritingU Alum, Ron Meade (MSC 2, ProSeries) optioned two screenplays, including his MSC script, KEEP ‘EM CLOSE, to producer Vic Alexander. He followed steps in the Master Screenwriter Certificate Program to connect with the producer and pitch a high concept project. That began their business relationship. Ron will receive a “Screenplay By” and an “Executive

ScreenwritingU Alum Viki Posidis (ProSeries 14) has signed contracts to co-write and co-develop both a feature film and the accompanying television series based on a concept by SU Alumni producer, Hera Becker (ProSeries 32). The project will be an animated feature, later developed as an animated television series for adults. Hera Becker will produce both projects

ScreenwritingU Alumni Don Fried (ProSeries 38 ) and Mike Fuhrmann (ProSeries 27) have sold their comedy screenplay, “Be Mused,” to Austin-based producer Beau Harris.  Don will participate in the project as a Producer, and Mike as Executive Producer. Pre-production has begun, and two additional Austin-based production companies have signed on to the project. Previous to

Swiss filmmaker Remo Pimi has optioned ScreenwritingU Alum Lynn Dickinson’s (ProSeries 18) script “Brother Haters Anonymous,” based on her book of the same title. Remo originaly contacted Lynn about the rights to her book and learned there was a screenplay as well.  He asked to read it, then immediatly optioned it. Lynn is represented by

ScreenwritingU Alum, Tracee Beebe (ProSeries 42, MSC 2) had her screenplay, “Hold The Reins”, optioned by producer Doug Maddox of DBM Films. This deal was part of the Marketing Phase of the Master Screenwriter Certificate Program, where Tracee made 6 screenplay deals, received a producer credit, and has been signed to direct a feature documentary.

ScreenwritingU Alum, Cash Anthony, (ProSeries 21, MSC 3) has been hired by producer Laura Cross, of Rebel Seed Films, to write the mini-series called “Conspiracy of Scoundrels.” Cash connected with Rebel Seed Films during the marketing phase of the Master Screenwriter Certificate Program.  After submitting a writing sample, the producer came to an agreement with

ScreenwritingU Alum A.J. Cipola ( ProSeries 34, MSC 3) has been hired by producer Ray Zimmerman to write a TV pilot. Producer Ray Zimmerman’s credits include such films as  The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,  Demolition Man, and Cowboys & Aliens. A.J. is a produced playwright and screenwriter. A.J.’s previous film “Harder They Fall” was released by

ScreenwritingU Alum, Dan Gordon (ProSeries 40, MSC 3) has been hired by Janet Place of Tiara Entertainment  to write a sci-fi screenplay. The project is in development. Dan has had three of his original screenplays optioned! His most recent a sci-fi, BORN OF TWO PLANETS optioned by Beach House . That screenplay was created in the ProSeries; then marketed in the Master Screenwriter