Recommended Screenwriters
ScreenwritingU Alum, Tom Freyer (ProSeries 45, MSC 4) signs with manager Kathy Muraviov, of The Muraviov Company. Tom is an optioned screenwriter who specializes in writing thrillers and actions based or inspired by true stories. Well Done, Tom!
ScreenwritingU Alum Missy Cohen-Fyffe (ProSeries 33, MSC 4) has landed representation with Stephanie Rogers of Stephanie Rogers & Associates. Missy, credits SU’s Master Screenwriter Certificate Program for not only elevating her writing but also preparing her to enter the industry at a professional level. Congratulations, Missy!
Gallagher Literary Agency will represent ScreenwritingU Alum Tina Field Howe’s (ProSeries 33, MSC 2) feature sci-fi script. The project is currently in development with bPolin productions. Great Job, Tina!
ScreenwritingU Alum, Christian Wick (ProSeries 50, MSC 4) had his action screenplay SURVIVING SYRIA optioned by producer Rodrigo Galavis. Christian wrote the screenplay in ScreewritingU’s Master Screenwriter Certificate program and connected with the producer during the marketing phase. The project is currently in development. Great News, Christian!
ScreenwritingU Alum, Bill Mitchell ( ProSeries 31 – MSC 4) has his comedy screenplay optioned by producer Dave Hoptman. Bill wrote the script in ScreenwritingU’s Master Screenwriter Certificate Program and connected with producer Dave Hoptman during the marketing phase of the program. They had a face-to-face meeting, and Hoptman optioned the screenplay. The project is
ScreenwritingU Alum, Margaret Riseley (ProSeries 21 and MSC4) lands representation with Rick Raftos, at Rick Raftos Management. In addition to landing representation, Margaret recently had her script WOUNDED (a thriller she wrote during ScreenwritingU’s Master Screenwriting Certificate Class) optioned by Helen Morrison. Margaret has optioned multiple screenplays, 2015 KISSING DYNAMITE optioned by Clare Katavich at
Producers Simone Bett and Magnus Wake of Encaptivate a production company based in the UK have hired ScreenwritingU Alum Geoff Holder (ProSeries 53) to rewrite the script for a supernatural thriller presently titled FIRST AND ONLY. FIRST AND ONLY is an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Peter Flannery. Geoff also has his horror-comedy ZOMBIE PATROL currently in development with Visceral Films, scheduled for filming
Lynn Grant Beck, Manager, at Illusionary Entertainment, is representing ScreenwritingU Alum Gayla Bett’s (ProSeries 38, MSC 2) screenplay, GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS. Lynn’s background includes writing 12 GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS which aired on Hallmark in 2015. Gayla Betts specializes in writing Christmas films and writes daily Christmas movie reviews on her website, during the month leading up
Tina Field Howe has been hired by Cindy McCoy O’Neil to write a feature screenplay based on Cindy’s life story as 1960s Roller Derby Queen and sports icon. The project is currently in development. Tina also has a feature script in development with Bpolin Productions. Congratulations, Tina!
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