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Feb 26, 2019: Margaret Riseley’s Action-Thriller is Optioned!
- February 26, 2019
- Posted by: Laree Griffith
- Category: Success Stories
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ScreenwritingU alum Margaret Riseley ( ProSeries 21, MSC 4) just had her action-thriller WOUNDED optioned by Mark Castaldo of Destiny Pictures. The script was also a 2017 PAGE Awards finalist.
Margaret first connected with producer Mark during the Master Screenwriter Certificate Program.
Margaret was also recently hired to write the pilot and bible of a TV drama series. It is currently in development and being funded by Screen Queensland for a Screen Qld/AFTRS/Netflix initiative.
Margaret has optioned multiple screenplays, including her rom-com KISSING DYNAMITE and supernatural horror/thriller LEONARD, and is currently represented by talent agent Rick Raftos
Congratulations Margaret!