OUR ARCHIVES : March 2010

Mar 18, 2010: ML Gemmill in Development with Ahmet Zappa!

ML Gemmill (ProSeries 25) just completed a six-month long development process with producer Ahmet Zappa of MonsterFoot Productions on a multi-platform project titled “Sci-Fi High.”   The project is currently being shopped at CAA, Disney XD, Nickelodeon and SyFy Channels and is rumored to have a “Recommend to Buy” from one of the Studios.    [...]

Mar 16, 2010: Simon Garrity Film Wins Santa Barbara Festival

Simon Garrity (ProSeries 4) enjoyed a win as the story he originally crafted called EXAM won the Panavision Independent Spirit Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.  (See Hollywood Reporter announcement.)   Simon’s original draft was rewritten and shot by writer/director Stuart Hazeldine.   Simon received “Story by” credit, with “Written by” going to Hazeldine.    [...]

March 9, 2010: Kevin Lee Miller Produces Oscar Tribute Video

Kevin Lee Miller (ProSeries 17) produced the 3-minute “John Hughes Tribute” video that was shown at the Academy Awards on Sunday night. With 40 million viewers, that’s pretty exciting.   The tribute was a great compilation of movies like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, and Home Alone.   See it at the Oscars.org [...]

Mar. 8, 2010: Kenneth Kemp Hired to Adapt Novel

Kenneth Kemp (ProSeries 24) was commissioned to adapt a novel titled NEAR FALL.   The author and producer, Joe Reasbeck, has secured funding.    NEAR FALL is a tween coming-of-age story set in the world of junior wrestling.  Ken is also set to direct the movie.    Great job, Ken!   

Mar. 2, 2010: J.A. Carlton Signs with Manager

J.A. Carlton (ProSeries 24) signed with The Blackwood Company’s management division 3R Entertainment.  They’re located in Beverly Hills.    After reading her ProSeries script titled “Soul Hunter,” the manager contacted Jill and requested to represent her.   It’s always exciting when that happens.    Looking forward to your future success, Jill.