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Huck Brown (ProSeries 18) is scheduled to go into production March 12th on a screenplay he wrote. Mark Wilson of Panavision is set to direct. The sets are being built in preparation for the shoot that will happen in Hollywood, CA. This initial production will be a short that will be used to create buzz
Jim Durkey (ProSeries 16) had his ProSeries script titled “Sword of David” optioned by producer Mike Le at HQ Pictures in Los Angeles. (See IMDB of Mike Le and HQ Pictures.) HQ Pictures is shopping for a director for the movie. Jim is writing an other script on assignment and we’re looking forward to the
Sheila Seclearr (ProSeries19) had her most recent script optioned last week by Class 3 Entertainment. The script is an adaptation of a book that is being turned into a video game. Class 3 has optioned the book, video game, and script and is currently securing funding. Well done, Sheila!
Marla Hayes (ProSeries 6) won the Grand Prize for her short film PUSH. Marla wrote and co-produced the film. It will premier on Feb. 14th with the Symphony playing Holst’s “Mars, The Bringer of War” live and in sync with the film. Congratulations to Marla! Oh, and I can’t wait to see her upcoming high
Class 3 Entertainment has optioned the book “Fendi, Ferragamo, and Fangs,” written by Julie Kenner (ProSeries 20), Johanna Edwards, and Serena Robar. Over the few months, it will be shopped as a potential TV series or feature film. Another book series Julie wrote, “Carpe Demon,” was optioned by Warner Brothers, who just renewed the
Writer/filmmaker Lis Anna (ProSeries 19) just made the news…again! With short films featured at Cannes and already scheduled in a large number of festivals in 2009, she is on her way to becoming a high-profile filmmaker. Read today’s news piece about her and you’ll see why there will be many more written about her in the
Jennifer Quintenz (ProSeries 10) has optioned a feature screenplay to a Los Angeles based production company. Details currently under wraps. Since taking the ProSeries, Jennifer was hired onto the staff of two TV shows. See her IMDB here. Great job, Jennifer!
After winning the “Nickelodeon Land A Pilot” contest, Simon Adams (ProSeries OZ ) and his co-writer Shane Elsmore are developing a pilot for their children’s TV series “Insomniacs”. The news hit the Industry trade mag at Cynopsis.com. Read it here. Great job, Simon! This is going to turn into something great for you.
Caz Adams (ProSeries 19) is presently being paid to co-write the series bible, the first episode and five storylines for a children’s 3D animated TV series for an award-winning Indian animation house. She is enjoying writing it with her brother, Robert Adams, one of Australia’s busiest comedy writers. This is not their first writing gig together.
After being recommended by a Hollywood producer, a top entertainment attorney read Nevada Grey’s script. Then, a week later, he read a second script and determined that she is clearly an undiscovered gem. So he signed Nevada Grey (ProSeries 10) and is already promoting her scripts. There’s a lot of buzz around this lady. Stay tuned