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May 6, 2019: ScreenwritingU Alum Writing Partners Make a Deal!
- May 6, 2019
- Posted by: Laree Griffith
- Category: Success Stories
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ScreenwritingU Alum writing partners, Sebastian Smith (ProSeries 48), and Heidi Stangeland (ProSeries 54, MSC 7) had their female-driven WWII epic optioned by producer Victor Kepler.
The original screenplay was written by Sebastian, based on true events. He brought Heidi onboard during the rewrite phase.
The project is in development, with the screenplay out to a prominent female director.
This deal marks Sebastian Smith’s first screenplay option. For Heidi Stangeland, who’s currently represented by T. Paul Taylor, she previously had her screenplay THE LOST SON optioned by producer Péter Engert.
Congratulations, Sebastian & Heidi!