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Amanda Costa (ProSeries 24) has acquired the rights to the book “Around the World on Two Wheels” with the deal put together by her attorney at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz. It is the story of Annie Londonderry, the first woman to go around the world on a bicycle. Amanda is writing the screenplay titled “An Extraordinary Ride” and will be shopping
Kirk Weddell (Pro Series 23) is set to produce “Storage”. Along with his co producer Mark Shields , they have optioned the rights to the horror screenplay written by Matt Winn and Chris Denne. The project will be produced by their company Atlantic Picture Company. The screenplay was first developed by Lionsgate, and won the
Julia C. Phillips (ProSeries 24) has been hired to write an adaptation for the 2nd novel in a prominent Sci Fi series. At present, the details are confidential, but we’ll have an announcement with more information by the end of the year. As part of the deal, Julia will receive her WGA card, which is
Lynn Dickinson (ProSeries 18) just signed another “work for hire” agreement with Russ Pond at Top Pup Media. She’s being paid to write the story beats and outline of a kid’s action script based on Pond’s original idea. Lynn will receive “Story Consultant” credit. This is Lynn’s 2nd writing assignment with Top Pup Media and she
Congratulations to Kevin Lee Miller (ProSeries17) on winning one of the Grand Prizes of the Final Draft Big Break Contest! It is one of the bigger contests (3,000 screenwriters), so this is quite an accomplishment. Great job, Kevin!
Congrataulations to Jeff Burns (Proseries 23), whose short film “Chasing Fate” just won 1st Place at the Electric City Film Fest. You’re on the way, Jeff.
Wayne McLean (ProSeries 21) has been hired to write an adaptation of the upcoming book titled “Knock Out Angel.” See the website at http://www.knockoutangel.com/ . Wayne will receive “Written by” credit. Looks like it will be a fun movie. Way to go, Wayne!
Evelyn Roberts Brooks (ProSeries 6) signed with manager Stephanie Rogers of Stephanie Rogers & Associates to represent her screenplays. She’s also has a book coming out on Oct. 13th at www.ForgetYourTroublesBook.com . Check it out. That’s really cool, Evelyn. You’re going to make it!
Rie Natalenko (ProSeries 1) signed a contract to write a romantic comedy script for Zar Productions, Australia – based on the producer’s idea. Rie went through the standard Hollywood practice of pitching her take on the story. The producer loved the take and hired Rie on the spot. Way to go, Rie!
Jill Maxcy (ProSeries 6) has secured distribution from Ingram Entertainment for her latest film “Black and Blue.” Jill shares “story by” credit with Tim Swain. The writer is Liz Maccie. Jill directed the movie. Congratulations, Jill. You’re kicking ass!