March 12, 2012: Kim Standring Jacobs’ & Susannah Farrow’s Film Goes to DVD
Screenwriters Kim Standring Jacobs (ProSeries OZ1) and Susannah Farrow (ProSeries 3) produced a feature film together, KILLERVISION, that’s just gone to DVD. They have signed with US international sales agent, Silverline Entertainment, which holds worldwide rights for the film (excluding North America, Canada & Australia). Additionally, Kim and Susannah are in final negotiations with DirectTV
Screenwriter Eric Ingram (ProSeries 36) had his sports action/drama screenplay optioned by production company Title Run Films, LLC. Financing is already in place for this project, and the film will soon be in pre-production. Eric’s script was previously optioned in 2008, but like many projects during that time, the deal went into limbo because of
Screenwriter Véronique Robert (ProSeries 37) has signed with Eric Canton of Canton Literary Management. Véronique followed the process outlined in ScreenwritingU’s “How to Get An Agent” class and got a response very quickly. After a read of her script, Canton signed her. Earlier, Véronique had one of her eight scripts optioned. You can read a
Screenwriter Karen Mueller Bryson (ProSeries 21) was hired to write the biography of legendary sports icon Cindy McCoy that is soon to be made into a movie. McCoy, the Roller Games Queen who skated for the Los Angeles Thunderbirds, was the only female ever to be voted Rookie of the Year. This deal came about
Screenwriter Ken Lewin (ProSeries 25) optioned his supernatural-thriller screenplay, YOUR OWN BACKYARD, to Producer/Director Carlos Rincones and Producer Isaac Levy. Rincones has recently directed a Spanish-language feature in Mexico and was in search of a screenplay for his first English Language feature to direct. Ken got his script to Levy, who sent it to Rincones.
Screenwriter Alison McMahan (ProSeries 28) signed with literary manager Alexia Melocchi of Little Studio Films. Alison met Melocchi at the Hollywood Fade In Pitchfest several months ago. After reading a sample of Alison’s work, Melocchi set a meeting during the American Film Market. The next week, Alison was signed. Currently, Alison has multiple projects in
Screenwriter Rob Ingalls (ProSeries 27) optioned his comedy screenplay to producer Aaron Magnani of Water Bear Productions. This deal came through InkTip after Rob was a winner in a special ProSeries Alumni contest. Rob’s logline was placed in InkTip’s December issue. Magnani found it soon after and optioned Rob’s script, titled SEEKING WILL FERRELL. Magnani
Screenwriter Don Macnab-Stark (ProSeries 6) sold a script he co-wrote with Martin Mölsted to producers at Talking Lens Productions. The title and other details are currently under wraps. While being shopped around, the script generated interest from multiple companies with Talking Lens finally stepping in to make the purchase. A director is already on-board for
Screenwriter Amy Demner (ProSeries 31) has been contracted by producer Shuja Paul to adapt a short script into a full feature screenplay. The short script, BLIND HEART, is based on the life work of celebrity art teacher and entertainer Conni Gordon. Amy and the producer originally met at a workshop in Miami and worked together
Screenwriter Diane Meyer (ProSeries 27) has signed with Sherry Robb of The Robb Company, a talent and literary management company. The Robb Company has over two dozen clients with some great film and TV credits. See The Robb Company client list on IMDb Pro. Diane was recommended to Sherry by another screenwriter, which led to