26 May 06
Award winning director, Andrew Murray of Ernest Films, who is based out of Australia, has begun a strong working relationship with Toronto based screenwriter Steve Calderwood. Mr. Murray was intrigued with Steve's works, which were posted on InkTip. Calderwood's comedy short, 'Push', is currently in development. Andrew Murray is also working with Calderwood and his representative on a feature project. This is Calderwood's second deal announcement in the last couple of weeks via InkTip.com, which were both brokered through his agent/publicist Danie Cortese Entertainment Inc.

26 May 06
Scribe Kristin Johnson was discovered on InkTip by David Sterling of David Sterling Entertainment. Sterling is now working with Johnson on two feature scripts that she is penning for him. Having worked in the film industry for over twenty years, Sterling has produced more than fifty films including 'Unseen Evil,' 'Iron Thunder,' and 'Scooter Kidz.'

26 May 06
After searching the site for feature scripts, Tobe Sexton and Kelly Farrell at The TCS Productions have optioned Brian Jude Leahy's script 'The Trespassing.' This is not the first option for Leahy. The TCS has just finished production on 'The Metrosexual.'

19 May 06
Jeremy Hughes of Elevate Pictures has optioned their second short script through InkTip, Jon Baldasari's 'When Heroes Die.' Elevate Pictures found a great set of stories by L.R. Roarty that they optioned earlier this year, and are being animated in 3D. They have already started production on 'When Heroes Die' and are looking to complete the edit early this summer. This will be Jon Baldasari's first produced project.

19 May 06
Scribe Lizanne Southgate has sold her feature script, 'Larkin House' to 21st Century Pictures Group. Adryenn Ashley of 21st Century Pictures Group discovered the script on InkTip. The company specializes in smaller budgeted feature films, including 'Metal' and 'Making Metamorphosis.'

19 May 06
Adryenn Ashley of 21st Century Pictures Group also discovered writer Zack Van Eyck on InkTip. They have hired Zack to rewrite a feature script currently in development at the company and have bought two of his short scripts: 'Exit Survey' and 'The Perfect Woman.' Van Eyck has also been hired to direct the short 'The Perfect Woman.' Van Eyck is a writer, director, and producer of the comedy series 'Emerald City' and the docu-comedy 'Eugene's Worst Team.' He also co-wrote with director Stacy Dymalskil the feature film 'Jupiter Landing.'

19 May 06
Serena Santillanes of Industrial Media Arts has bought the rights to the short script 'The Beginning of December' by Doug Cwiak. The script was discovered on InkTip and will begin shooting in July. Industrial Media Arts has also retained Mr. Cwiak to direct the project and has hired Jan Michalik as Director of Photography.

19 May 06
Oliver Lessard, a Canadian producer and director with several upcoming films in the works, has recently purchased the screenplay short 'Granddad's Visitors' from Jill Divine, a screenwriter based out of the UK. All negotiations were finalized via Divine's representative and publicist Danie Cortese Entertainment Inc. Filming will commence this summer. This is Jill Divine's first screenplay sale. Danie Cortese Entertainment would like to congratulate their writer. This will be an Oliver Lessard Film.

12 May 06
Kopelson Entertainment has asked Robert Frisbee to write a spec script for them. Ryan Engle of Kopelson was looking through the InkTip site and found Frisbee, who placed his script as part of his award package for the International Screenwriting Awards. Kopelson Entertainment's credits include 'Se7en,' 'The Fugitive,' 'Platoon,' and 'Don't Say a Word.' Adam Kolbrenner of Kustom Entertainment represents Frisbee.

12 May 06
Scripter Kraig X. Wenman was hired through our network by Michael Jacobs of Alberta Filmworks to pen a script titled 'Outrage.' Wenman's script 'Intermedio' (formerly 'Dead and Dying') was released last year and his previous work with Jacobs has aired on Lifetime this year

12 May 06
Scribe Ron Aberdeen has optioned his script 'The Box' to Simon Foster of Covent Garden Films. Foster discovered Aberdeen through our newsletter after InkTip mentioned Aberdeen's commission with Rapid Heart Pictures last summer.

12 May 06
Mario Domina, Executive Producer of ThunderBall Films, LLC, represented by Anita Haeggstrom at Contemporary Talent Partners, found 'The House of Baskervilles' by Rodger Garrick-Steele on InkTip and optioned it to develop as a reality TV series and/or documentary feature.

5 May 06
After searching InkTip for new material, David Geertz of Binoir Films optioned the script 'Madalyn' from scribe Barbara Kymlicka. This is not the first time Geertz has found writers through our site. He is currently working on another script optioned from an InkTip writer that is scheduled to go into preproduction in the near future. Kymlicka is a produced writer whose credits include 'Holler Creek Canyon' and 'Killer Bash' (both scripts discovered through our network).

5 May 06
Mad Circus Films has optioned the script 'Belle Gunness' from scribe Michael Bernacchi with Jon Goulding and Suzanne Colvin-Goulding producing and Stacey McKay co-producing. Mad Circus Films produced the award winning Sci-Fi / Horror feature film 'Cube Zero'; distributed by Lion Gate. Mad Circus found the script on InkTip.

5 May 06
Project announced in Variety! InkTip is pleased to announce that scribe Ian Holt, who obtained representation with AEI Entertainment when Senior Vice President of Development Michael Kuciak found him through InkTip's newsletter, has been mentioned in Variety! Ian's script, 'The Un-Dead' will be produced by Ken Atchity at AEI and Jan de Bont's Blue Tulip Prods with Chi-Li Wong. 'The Un-Dead' is a sequel to Bram Stoker's 'Dracula,' the first sequel authorized by the Stoker estate.

5 May 06
Konk has optioned the feature script 'Life as a Bloodbag' from scribe Francis Reavey after discovering it on InkTip. In 2004 Reavey had one of his scripts, 'Be Better Bob,' finish first in The Hook screenplay contest. Geoff Barbanell, who heads up the development department, discovered the script for Konk, fronted by principals Chris Koch (Snow Day, A Guy Thing, Malcolm in the Middle, Scrubs, My Name is Earl) and David Kerwin (Snow Day, A Guy Thing).

28 Apr 06
Brian Mosoff of APB Pictures found the script 'Head First Face Down' by Glenn Forbes through our newsletter. APB Pictures has optioned the script. This is the first feature option for Forbes, who is attached to direct. Forbes has directed several shorts, but this will be his feature directorial debut. Mosoff is the producer of the feature film 'Snapped', distributed through Thinkfilm.

28 Apr 06
Joe Eckardt of The Film Emporium: A Motion Picture Company has optioned 'I Ride Alone' by scribe Kyrle W. Rosales. The Film Emporium: A Motion Picture Company has recently just finished postproduction on the feature comedy 'Nice Guys' and will be going into production on 3 features by the end of 2006, one of which will be 'I Ride Alone.'

28 Apr 06
Kathy Muraviov of The Muraviov Company discovered scribe Jane Arrowsmith Edwards on InkTip and is now representing Edwards. The Muraviov Company is a management company for screenwriters and represents a number of InkTip scribes.

28 Apr 06
Simon Zaurrini of Zor Films in Montreal has purchased the short screenplay 'Those Pearly Gates' from Steve Calderwood through his representative and publicist Danie Cortese Entertainment Inc. Zor Films is set to produce and direct this project. Filming will commence in June. This is Steve Calderwood's first sale thru InkTip.com. As well, Steve has had two options and gained representation through InkTip. The deal/options were negotiated by Calderwood's agent/publicist Danie Cortese, who would like to congratulate their writer Steve Calderwood, InkTip for their continuous support and Simon Zaurrini of Zor Films for the success of this project.

21 Apr 06
24k Black Films, LLC has purchased the feature script 'Maggie's Gumball' by MN Norton and DW Soule. The script was discovered by Torrance Colvin, head of 24k Black Films, on InkTip. The film is currently in pre-production in Washington, DC, with filming slated to commence during the last week in April. 24k Black Films, a feature film production company near Washington, DC, focuses not only on their own productions, but they are continually in search of quality material from other sources.

21 Apr 06
Epic Level Entertainment has optioned the script 'Who Wants to Be a Supervillain?!' by scribe Robb Lanum. The script was discovered on InkTip by Cindi Rice of Epic Level. Epic Level Entertainment is an innovative entertainment company with development and production expertise in film, television, and games. They have forged strong alliances with many toy manufacturers, game developers, and print publishers, with an eye toward helping them bring their intellectual properties to life in entertainment. This is the first feature option for Lanum, who has worked in the industry as a freelance television writer.

21 Apr 06
Martin Troy Shinew of Brainchild Films searched InkTip, found, and has bought the rights to the short script 'The Cleaner' by Jon Bonnell.

14 Apr 06
Justin Workman of BluNile Films found Skot Leach's script, 'Apocalypse,' on InkTip and has optioned it. This is Leach's first option. BluNile is currently in postproduction on the feature 'Pray For Morning.' You can find out more about the film at www.prayformorningmovie.com

14 Apr 06
Scribe Bob Berger has been hired by Paul Lane of Paul Lane Entertainment to pen a crime/comedy feature script. Lane found Berger after he submitted to the company's lead in our newsletter. This is the first feature-writing job for Berger, who is an accomplished writer. Berger has written the Dr. Risk Mystery series (2 novels) published by Bantam Doubleday Dell, a non-fiction book 'Beating Murphy's Law,' and has written a number of articles for the New York Times and national magazines.

14 Apr 06
Martin Troy Shinew of Brainchild Films has bought the rights to the short script 'Who Started It' by Douglas Strait that was discovered on InkTip.

7 Apr 06
Treasure Entertainment optioned 'Move The Crowd,' a hip-hop version of 'Wall Street,' in 2003, from Kirk Gibbs after finding him on InkTip. The project is now set up with Omar McGee ('Flintown Kids') directing, and they have just attached rap stars Talib Kweli and DMX to the project. William Morris is representing the project and production is scheduled to start this summer. Treasure Entertainment's film 'Harsh Times,' starring Christian Bale, Eva Longoria, JK Simmons, Terry Crews and Freddy Rodriguez is scheduled for release by Bauer Martinez and MGM this June; their NBA documentary 'Flintown Kids,' featuring hoop stars LeBron James, Jason Richardson, Mateen Cleaves, Chucky Atkins and Morris Peterson, will be released on DVD this year by Image Entertainment; and their horror/Western 'High Midnight,' to be helmed by 'Pet Sematary' director Mary Lambert, will begin shooting in New Mexico this fall. In addition to features, Treasure Entertainment produces music videos and commercials, manages writers and directors and serves as a sales agent for feature acquisitions.

7 Apr 06
Scott Prestin of American Stonehenge Productions connected with scribe John Pizzo through our network and Pizzo's manager Richard Brennan of OceanBlue Entertainment Inc. Prestin has hired Pizzo to write the thriller/horror script 'Blooddance' based on an original idea by Prestin. Prestin intends to shoot the script January 2007.

7 Apr 06
Daryll Harkless of Floodgate Media Inc. has optioned the short script 'I Know Who Shot You' by Greg Durbin. Harkless found the short on InkTip and is scheduled to begin production at the end of this month. This is the first the sale for Durbin who only had his short on the site for a week.

31 Mar 06
Scribe John Pizzo's script 'Outside the Line', a psychological thriller, is in pre-production and will be directed by Scott Prestin of American Stonehenge Films. Prestin found Pizzo through our network and Pizzo's manager Richard Brennan of OceanBlue Entertainment Inc. Prestin has already produced Pizzo's feature script '8 of Diamonds', which he found through InkTip.

31 Mar 06
Australian production company All At Once has optioned Mischa Ayoub's 'My Friend Gabe' through InkTip's newsletter. All At Once is spearheaded by Melissa Beauford and Kieran Galvin and based in Sydney and Melbourne. Recent projects include Galvin's feature film 'Puppy' which will open in Australian and New Zealand cinemas on 29 June, and 'Feed' which was helmed by U.S. cult director Brett Leonard ('Lawnmower Man', 'Virtuosity', 'Man-Thing'). 'Feed' will be released in the U.S. by TLA Releasing. This is not the first option for Ayoub, who has had work optioned from InkTip in the past.

31 Mar 06
Jay So, a producer representing Film Aesthetics.LLC in Los Angeles, has optioned the hilarious college sex comedy, 'The Road to Intercourse', written by Larry Postel. Under another shingle, AMG-Media, he has previously optioned a modern day Frankenstein horror/thriller 'Skeleton Wreck' and a bone-chilling horror/mystery 'Flicker,' both written by Keith Robinson. All three scripts were found via InkTip's site. 'Flicker' is currently nearing pre-production stage with Rob Schmidt ('Wrong Turn') to direct in 2006. Jay is open to co-production/co-financing opportunities with other producers. Postel currently has another script, 'Creepy Movie', in preproduction, scheduled for an early summer shoot.

31 Mar 06
Award winning film & TV producer Sasha King, founder of Princess Pictures, has just completed shooting the NIFTC-funded short film 'The Hotel Trade' by InkTip scribe Benedict R. Fancy in Co Down, Northern Ireland. King also produced the controversial TV documentary on celebrity chef Conrad Gallagher that obtained record TV ratings when broadcast. One of her short films, 'Nostradamus and Me', funded by New Line Cinema, won the Galway Film Festival 2004. Princess also produces music projects including the soundtracks for international release of TV series 'Bachelors Walk' and 'Pure Mule' and manages the NYC / Dublin rock band Communal. Martin Brennan directed 'The Hotel Trade.' He comes from an assistant directing background, and previously directed the NIFTC/Lottery funded short film 'Soldier'. He is currently working on the script for his first feature film 'The Fairy Tree' with co-writer Michael B. Jackson. Benedict R. Fancy was the 5th finalist in the 2003 American Gem Short Script Competition.

24 Mar 06
Jacqui Adler of Cobblestone Films is collaborating with InkTip scribe Emily Randolph on an original script they are developing internally. Adler read one of Randolph's scripts on InkTip, enjoyed her writing, and contacted her. Cobblestone Films is a production company based out of Los Angeles.

24 Mar 06
Simon Foster of Covent Garden Films commissioned Ron Aberdeen to write a screenplay for him after he read Aberdeen's screenplay 'Missing Presumed Dead' through InkTip. Covent Garden Films produced the film 'Inside Outside Lydia's Head,' directed by Dominick Reyntiens. This is the second commission Aberdeen has received due to InkTip.

24 Mar 06
Scribe Conrad Luzar's short script, 'PC,' was discovered on InkTip by director Ada Davis and has been optioned. Davis plans to begin production on the short in a few months.

17 Mar 06
Little Studio Films has signed director Marco Della Fonte, whom they found through InkTip. They optioned his script 'International Departures' and have been working on developing it. The film, budgeted at $8 million US, is in the vein of 'Crash,' five stories taking place in five airports with the overall theme that explores the meaning of having an identity. They are going into production in July. Casting is currently underway, and they are in ongoing negotiations with A-list talent. In Tandem Films, a leading, UK-based worldwide distributor, will also be executive producing. Its founder, Gary Smith, ran Winchester Film for many years. The film will be produced by Little Studio Films' theatrical production company, Tornado Pictures. Producers are Alexia Melocchi and Alexandra Yacovlef. Marco Della Fonte is directing the film.

17 Mar 06
Morgan Bushe, head of development of Fastnet Films, has optioned the feature script 'Multiplex' by Jeremy Noonan, which he found through our network. Based out of Dublin, Ireland, Fastnet Films has produced and co-produced feature films, television drama series and documentaries including the feature 'Halo Effect' and the winner of the Audience Award and Gael Linn Award at the Cork Film Festival, 'An Teanga Runda.'

17 Mar 06
Fiona Mackenzie discovered scribe Rosa Turner Knapp through our network. After reviewing Turner Knapp's writing on her script 'Navidad,' Cosa Bella Films has optioned her unpublished manuscript, 'Getting Lucky.' Cosa Bella Films is a NY and LA based production company and do not accept unsolicited scripts or manuscripts. Mackenzie is a writer, director and producer. Her producing partner at Cosa Bella Films is Chris Panizzon.

17 Mar 06
Gregg Watt, an independent filmmaker based in Cape Town, has optioned the short script 'Cross The Line' by Daniel Hughes, which he found on InkTip. Watt is busy pulling the producing and creative elements together for a scheduled shoot in June. Watt's previous short, 'The Dashing Diner,' screened at Cannes Film Market in 2005.

10 Mar 06
Lindsay Moffat discovered the thriller script 'Tit for Tat' by scribe Brian Young on InkTip. HDL Film Service Ltd. of Vancouver has optioned the script and has signed on Jerry Ciccoritti to direct. Lindsay Moffat and Randy Cheveldave will be producing. The deal was negotiated by Young's agent Ben Silverman at the Characters.

10 Mar 06
Alison Reddihough of Amulet Films has optioned the feature script 'Llangfihangel' by InkTip writer Gareth Williams. Reddihough found the script on InkTip. Amulet Films are based in Sussex in the UK and have produced and directed two 35mm short films, 'Ghosthunter' and 'Moth.' 'Ghosthunter' was short listed for the Short Live Action Academy Award and was the subject of the book and DVD 'How to Make Great Short Feature Films, The Making of 'Ghosthunter.' Amulet Films' latest short 'Moth' is represented by the British Council and is playing at film festivals around the world. They have also been developing two feature film projects with funding from the Film Council via two of its regional agencies, Screen East and Screen South. For further details please see their website www.amuletfilms.com This is the first option for Williams.

10 Mar 06
George Baker of Tales by Firelight Productions found the short script 'Johnny and Mr. Helado' by Aaron Dent on InkTip. Baker has optioned the script.

10 Mar 06
Morgan Bushe, head of development of Fastnet Films, has optioned the short script 'The Cleaner' by Jon Bonnell which was posted on InkTip.com. This is Jon Bonnell's first option.

10 Mar 06
The short film 'Boy Next Door,' directed by Travis Davis of Travis Davis Productions and written by Stephen Garvey, completed production and is making the rounds on the festival circuit. It has garnered buzz from sources like 'The Hollywood Reporter,' 'Aspen Daily News,' 'Austin Chronicle,' 'OC Weekly,' and 'Dallas Morning News.' The short was executive produced by Cale Boyter (who was an executive producer on such films as 'Elf,' 'Wedding Crashers,' and 'A History of Violence') and was produced by Davis who also starred in the film next to 'Night Court's' Richard 'Bull' Moll. 'Boy Next Door' was discovered on InkTip.

3 Mar 06
Exclusive Pictures has optioned the comedy script 'Elementary Pimp' by scribe Carmine Caracciola, which Max Gottlieb discovered on InkTip. Gottlieb is the director/producer/writer for the film 'Raising the Heights' and has an extensive background in the film industry. This is the first option for Caracciola.

3 Mar 06
Juan Frausto of Orta-Mex Films and Vendetta Pictures found the script 'Private Dicks' on InkTip and has optioned the script from writer Tony Pindrock. Frausto is the director and producer of the films 'Drive By' and 'Migra, La' as well as other projects. This is the first option for Pindrock.

3 Mar 06
Chris Cudlipp of Sandcastle Films has finished production on the short script 'Hold Please' (formerly titled 'A Cure for Suicide') by Stacy Dymalski through InkTip. 'Hold Please' recently has been invited to screen in competition at the Berlin International Film Festival.

3 Mar 06
Produced short wins best thriller! The short film 'Intelligence', whose script was found through InkTip, won another award last weekend at the Beverly Hills Short Festival for best thriller. The short was produced and directed by award winning commercial director Allen Martinez and written by Timothy Kernc, winner of the 2005 Feeding Frenzy screenwriting competition. You can check out the film at the Silver Lake Film Festival. For more detail: http://www.silverlakefilmfestival.org

24 Feb 06
Grammy Award winning manager Tim Grace of GAG Order Films discovered 'The Church Girl', a hilarious comedy by Cortez Davis, through our network. It will begin production in 2006. Davis is also the scribe of another comedy project being negotiated by GAG Order Films,- 'Boyz in Da Woods'. This is the first option for Davis.

24 Feb 06
Claire Bee of Lucky Cow Films found scribes Dustin Leimgruber and Nik Wiess through our network, and Lucky Cow Films has optioned their script 'Icon'. Lucky Cow is a UK based feature film development and production company. This is the first option for writing team Leimgruber and Wiess.

24 Feb 06
Brian Young's short script, 'Snow Girls', which was picked up by Mudlark Films a few months ago, is now produced. Young was found on InkTip by producer Jessica Lott, and Ben Silverman of The Characters was representing Young on this deal. Mudlark Films is also working on a feature project with Young represented.

17 Feb 06
Gary Kurtz and Chris Godfrey of White Knuckle Films have optioned the rights to the screenplay 'Nevermore', a horror/thriller from Justin Brewer and Ross Tedford Kendall through our network. White Knuckle Films has two 20 million dollar thriller projects scheduled for production this year and is expecting 'Nevermore' to commence production in early 2007.

17 Feb 06
Scribe Jonathan Stokes was discovered through our network by Anthony Vasto of Instrumental Lit., who is now representing him. Instrumental Lit is a new management company founded by Vasto, former development exec at WeedRoad Picture (Akiva Goldsman) based at Warner Brothers.

17 Feb 06
Scribe Evan Jacobs was hired through our network by Anita Udeep of Pentamedia to write 'Tarzan and the Aliens.' Pentamedia, based out of India, focuses primarily on animated features. Their latest film, 'Gullivar's Travels,' (produced by Riyaz Babu; directed by Anita Udeep) has received much critical acclaim. Jacobs is established in the industry previously having been hired to write 'Black Friday' that came out through Universal Home Video.

17 Feb 06
John Poague with Capital Film Studios LLC, after reviewing his work on InkTip, has hired scribe Brian Young to collaborate and write a feature screenplay. Poague has produced two scripts that he found through InkTip: 'The Wickeds' and 'Holler Creek Canyon.' Young is a produced writer for both features and shorts. Young is represented by Ben Silverman of The Characters.

10 Feb 06
Daniel Zirilli of Popart Film Factory found scribe D. Glase Lomond on InkTip a few years ago. The two have collaborated on scripts for produced films like 'Crossbones' (distributed by Lion's Gate) and 'Aces.' Zirilli has now hired Lomond again to write two more scripts, one currently titled 'Curse of Alcatraz.'

10 Feb 06
Through our network, scribe Richard Scott was hired by Anita Udeep of Pentamedia to write an animated film script for the company. Pentamedia, based out of India, focuses primarily on animated features. Their latest film, 'Gullivar's Travels' (produced by Riyaz Babu; directed by Anita Udeep), has received much critical acclaim.

10 Feb 06
Barry Perelman of Barry Perelman Enterprises discovered scribe Timothy Kernc on InkTip and is now representing him. Perelman used to work for ICM and has been a literary agent for many years. Kernc's scripts have placed in numerous contests, and a short film based on his award-winning script, 'Intelligence,' has been produced by Allen Martinez. It is screening on the festival circuit presently.

3 Feb 06
Tony Bracy (W/P/D) of Brace Yourself! Films of Zion has acquired another script from the InkTip well of writers, this time selecting 'Cooking4Luv' by scribe Dawn Winkler. Although Brace Yourself! Films of Zion are still in post on their current movie, 'Affected: The AIDS Project,' they selected 'Cooking4Luv' because it is a wonderful slice of life movie for African Americans and already have attached major stars to the film in only two weeks. With the feature projects Tony has written and the 2 purchased off InkTip (including 'No Greater Love') in the past 4 months Brace Yourself! Films has rounded out their production schedule for the next 3 years. This is the first option for Winkler, who is also a playwright and working on her MFA.

3 Feb 06
Just Singer Entertainment found Dave Shailer's script 'Victim Complex' on InkTip and have optioned the script. This is the first option for Shailer who has had his comedy material published in the UK and has performed on BBC Radio 4. Just Singer Entertainment has produced numerous TV shows and films like 'Go Figure,' 'Halloweentown,' and 'Right On Track.'

3 Feb 06
David Silverman of Wit's End Productions discovered scribe Ziad Semaan on InkTip and has entered into collaboration with him on the script 'Laplace's Demon.' Semaan is based in London, England and has worked with other production companies on scripts like New Line Cinema. Silverman has produced a number of TV shows including 'Dilbert' and 'Girlfriends' as well as written for such projects like 'The Wild Thornberrys Movie' and TV show.

27 Jan 06
Wolfgang U. Wagenknecht of Wolfpack Pictures has optioned 'The Redeemer' by Mark Steensland through our network. Steensland has written, directed, and produced two features of his own prior to this option: 'The Last Way Out' and 'The Gospel According to Philip K. Dick'. Both are in distribution and have played in the festival circuit. Wagenknetch directed, produced, and co-wrote the film 'White Air' starring Riley Smith, Dominique Swain, Paul Logan, and Tom Sizemore.

27 Jan 06
Scribe Richard Lasser is writing a script based on a story idea about landmines by Kieth Merrill and Douglas Memmot. Merrill of Kieth Merrill Productions found Lasser through our network. Lasser is working with demining experts at the US State Department and various NGO's who have done demining to give the script the proper verisimilitude. Lasser has done quite a bit of collaborating in the past and has been hired by numerous production companies. Merrill's credits include two Academy Award nominations, one Oscar and a myriad of film and TV productions including The Testaments, Legacy, Grand Canyon IMAX, and Treasure of the Gods.

27 Jan 06
Ian Noakes of MovieJigsaw.com discovered scribe Alanna Fox Starks through our network and has hired her and her writing partner Rich Levine to write a comedy feature script. The working title is 'Revenge of the Cable Guys!' and Paul Shannon was the concept creator for the script. Levine is a produced writer. His script 'Happy Hour,' which stars Anthony LaPaglia and Eric Stoltz, will be out on DVD in early 2006. Starks' script 'Spirits of Nature' placed in the top 10% of the 2004 Scriptapalooza. For more information on MovieJigsaw please visit http://www.moviejigsaw.com.

27 Jan 06
Produced InkTip Project Airs! Please check out the film 'Treasure Hunters' (formerly titled 'Lil River Rats') on Showtime. The family film, co-written by Cindy Parrish and Dan Hall of VMS, Inc. (who met through InkTip), had its theatrical premiere in 2004 in Indianapolis (where the film was shot). Hall also produced and directed the film. You can watch the film on Jan 31 on Showtime at 7AM and on Showtime Family Feb 3 at 9:45AM and 4:35 AM, Feb 8 at 6:10 AM, and Feb 11 at 12:45 PM.

20 Jan 06
Heinrich Dahms of Buzzmedia.Network found Daniel Hughes's script 'Code 10:20' through our network and has optioned it. This is the first feature option for Hughes. Dahms has been a writer, director and producer of film and TV since 1980, including the feature 'My Daughter's Keeper' (aka 'Au Pair').

20 Jan 06
Michael Kuciak at AEI is working on a script titled 'The CoolKids' by Ramsey Dean, whom he found on InkTip. Currently, the project has director Shane C. Drake attached. Drake is a cutting edge music video director, and this will be his feature film debut.

20 Jan 06
Television writer and novelist Terry Prince found writer Michael A. Matteo through InkTip's network. The two will be collaborating on a screen adaptation of Prince's novel, 'Stanley,' the real life story of a deaf man mistakenly placed in a mental institution years ago. The story tells how Stanley, who was highly intelligent, overcame the challenges of his handicap and institutional life through his charm, wits and adventurous spirit. Recently Matteo's script 'Descansos,' on which he collaborated with J. Michael Kipikash, was produced and stars Gary Busey, Charles Durning, and Cindy Taylor.

13 Jan 06
Tony Bracy (W/P/D) of Brace Yourself! Films of Zion, is proud to announce the acquisition of 'No Greater Love' by Michael Stepakoff, who he discovered on InkTip. Brace Yourself! Films, has purchased the script and expects to go into pre-production as soon as it completes post-production on 'Affected: The AIDS Project' which has a February 2006 release date. They were looking for a project which would appeal to the immense 'Kingdom' or GospelFilms market, adhere to their quality standards and motto to edify, educate and entertainment. 'No Greater Love' is just what they wanted. Bracy is also the Director of the Hollywood DV/HD Festival. This is the first sale for Stepakoff.

13 Jan 06
Scribe Jeffrey Hawley has optioned his script 'Azrael' to Envision Entertainment LLC. Norm Sanders of Envision Entertainment LLC discovered Hawley's script on InkTip. This is the first option for Hawley. Envision Entertainment, a feature film production company near Portland, Oregon, focuses not only on their own productions but they are continually in search of quality packaged 3rd party projects.

13 Jan 06
Jay Pulk of Ion Films has optioned Fred Sahner's short script 'Missing Person' from InkTip.

13 Jan 06
Doyle Ray Taylor of Down Right Talented Entertainment Mgmt. is happy to announce that their short film 'Secret Admirer' has been produced. The short was written by Scott Osborn who Taylor found on InkTip. The film has already won the African American Women in Cinema Audience Award in NYC.

6 Jan 06
Binoir Films has signed an agreement with Prodigital Film Studios; a public company, to begin packaging and producing its slate of neo noir films. David Geertz of Binoir Films discovered scribe Chris Iovenko through our network. Binoir Films has optioned Iovenko's script 'Blood Money' for this new slate. Iovenko is a produced writer and director in Los Angeles. His film 'Easy Six' (Showtime, 2005) stars Julian Sands and Jim Belushi and has just been released on DVD.

6 Jan 06
Attica Peece of Earth Angels Literary Mgmt. discovered scribe Debi Tuccio through our network and is now representing Tuccio's script 'Full Nest.' Earth Angels Literary Mgmt. specializes in minority & women writers and directors.

6 Jan 06
Through InkTip, Juan Jaramillo of Amazon Pictures searching discovered 10 short scripts that Amazon Pictures has picked up: 'Soak' by C. Adam Gillick and Jenna C. DeLacey-Gillick, 'Going To Chicago' by Rod Kent and Pat Crawford, 'Requiem' by Michael O'Connor, 'Toolbooth Talk' by Barry M. Putt, Jr., 'Second Chance' by David Eskin, 'Waiting for Bobby Bones' by Matthew James Mather, 'The Year of the Horse' by Franci Henny, 'Promises Kept' by Aimee Lamb, 'Worthy' by Robert Quantrill, and 'In the Shadow of 9/11' by Michel Corbeil. Through an exclusive option agreement, the Australian Production Company will package and set up a collective project by 10 different filmmaking teams from around the world as a continuous and coherent scripted feature film, slated for production in 2006.

October 7, 2005
Executive producer Mario Domina of ThunderBall Films, LLC (formerly MFD Entertainment, LLC) discovered Lori Queirolo and her script, 'Odyssey,' on InkTip recently. Mr. Domina, through an exclusive option agreement, will package and set up the project with his manager, Anita Haeggstrom of Contemporary Talent Partners, as a scripted television series. 'Odyssey' recently won the Acclaim contest, and this is the first option for Queirolo.

October 7, 2005
Producer Alex Daniels is currently in production for 'Going Down,' an original short film by scribe Marie Rose that he found on InkTip.

September 30, 2005
Kurt Burk of KBA Films has hired scribe Jerry Jennings, who he found through InkTip, to co-write an adaptation of the 1985 critically acclaimed novel 'Murder in the Family' by Marc Brandell. The story is a dark comedy about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for an incestuous death obsessed blue-blooded American crime family protecting their Connecticut farm from the clutches of the CIA. This is the first hire for Jennings who recently won first place in the drama category of the Gotham City Screenwriting Competition for his script 'Stellunia' based on his non-fiction Holocaust memoir, 'Stella's Secret' published by Xlibris in January 2005.

September 30, 2005
Scribe Marie Rose has optioned her short script 'Stuffed' to Michael Perez of Fire Frame Productions. Rose has had much success with her scripts having recently won the Disney Fellowship with a script she wrote for them in the program. Fire Frame Productions is based in Honolulu, HI. Perez has been involved in dramatic production for the last eight years and has a background in videography.

September 23, 2005
Executive producer Mario Domina has secured an exclusive option for ThunderBall Films, LLC (formerly MFD Entertainment, LLC) through executing a co-production agreement to develop 'Dragonman' written by Ted Lazaris, which Mr. Domina recently found listed on InkTip. 'Dragonman' is a series of published novels and screenplays that will be developed as a franchise by Mr. Domina, his manager and creator-writer-author, Ted Lazaris of DragonMan Productions. Mr. Domina (see IMDB for credits), currently in pre-production with co-production partner, Peter Engert and Stone Bridge Films for 'Valley of Tears,' (with production beginning on September 26th in Miami, Florida) will begin packaging the project with A-list talent through his manager, Anita Haeggstrom of Contemporary Talent Partners. Mr. Lazaris has received a Letter of Commendation for 'Dragonman' from the White House, First Lady, Laura Bush, along with rave reviews from New York Times Best-Selling Author, Ellen Tanner Marsh. You can find out more about 'Dragonman' at http://www.dragonman.tv/

September 23, 2005
Heinrich Dahms of Buzzmedia Network has optioned 'Thugs,' a classical gangland screenplay by award-winning Hollywood-based British screenwriter Max Myers. Dahms discovered Myers script on InkTip. Myers is also a professor of Screenwriting at Columbia College, Los Angeles. The film is to be directed by Netherlands-based director Dahms who previously wrote and directed, among other things, the 1993 Miramax thriller, 'My Daughter's Keeper.' Start of production of the film, which is entirely set in New York City, is scheduled for early 2007.

September 16, 2005
Scribe Tim Hannigan's script 'Near Death' was optioned to Producer/Director Bob Gosse through Hannigan's manager Marc Manus of Manus Entertainment. Manus discovered Hannigan on InkTip. Gosse was a founding member of The Shooting Gallery and produced 'Laws of Gravity,' 'New Jersey Drive' and directed 'Niagara, Niagara', starring Robin Tunney.

September 16, 2005
Debbie Zipp of In The Trenches Productions optioned Linda Rentschler's script 'Deathbed' from our network. In The Trenches Productions is a unique production company focusing on women and women over 40 and has a combined 200 years of creative experience and connections in the television and film industry. This is not the first option for Rentschler, who has had 'Jitters,' a film based on her novel, produced as a Lifetime movie.

September 16, 2005
Doc Crotzer of Agenda Films discovered 'The Agonist,' a short by Craig Good, through our network. It will begin production in October. Crotzer is also at the helm of another project for Agenda Films, 'Looking Back at the Future,' a retrospective feature length documentary about the making of the 'Back to the Future' films. This is the first option for Good.

September 9, 2005
Mark Kratter of Emergence Entertainment, Ltd. has optioned George Mahaffey's script 'The Hunt.' Kratter discovered one of Mahaffey's other scripts on InkTip and, based on the quality of that script, later requested 'The Hunt.' Kratter is currently co-producing 'El Camino Del Diablo,' a film based on Luis Alberto Urrea's 'The Devil's Highway: A True Story,' which will be shooting in Mexico this fall. Mahaffey has two scripts currently in the Nicholl Quarterfinals.

September 9, 2005
Lee Scharfstein owner/director of w/r/t Films has optioned the short 'Lanard the Immortal' by Jez McMillan. Scharfstein's first short film, 'Coming Home,' currently is making the festival circuit.

September 9, 2005
Update: Deus Productions is proud to announce that 'Afterlife,' a short discovered on InkTip, has now been produced and is making the festival circuit. 'Afterlife' was directed by Bramley Johnson and written by Susan Touchbourne. The film will be showing in LA during the New York Film and Video Festival on Sunday September 25th at Fairfax LAEMMLE at 12:10pm on movie screen 1. It is also showing in New York for the festival November 10th -17th. Advance tickets are available on the website nyfilmvideo.com. Deus Productions is about to complete their latest 35mm short 'Donnie's Curse' and have begun preproduction on a feature titled 'Tanuga Falls.'

September 2, 2005
Jim Bryant of Tiki Room 32 Productions, LLC has recently optioned his zombie noir script 'Grave Digger' to Greg Huson of Secret Headquarters, Inc. This is the first option for Bryant while Huson has produced and directed feature movies including the cult slasher flick 'Shredder' and the award winning (Calpúrnia Audience Award) independent feature 'Decaf'.

September 2, 2005
Hoot Maynard of Gravity Rebel Production has hired scribe Barbara Kymlicka to write a feature script after viewing her work, 'The Tutor,' on InkTip. Kymlicka is an accomplished, produced writer. Maynard wrote, directed, and co-produced Gravity Rebel Production's film 'Green Diggity Dog,' which won the audience choice award at the Slamdunk film festival. He also works as a producer on the TV shows 'Nip/Tuck' and 'Extreme Makeover Home Edition.'

September 2, 2005
Janet E. Loftis of Bonsai Entertainment discovered scribe Jason Zimmatore on InkTip and has signed a contract with him for his script 'Deadline.' 'Deadline,' the first script Zimmatore submitted to InkTip, was discovered within a few days of his placement.

August 26, 2005
Francis Delaney of Spirit Films has optioned scribe David Jenkins's script '132 Days'. Delaney was immediately taken by this project due to its unusual and quirky nature. Spirit Films is developing this script with a view to production early 2006.

August 26, 2005
Janet E. Loftis of Bonsai Entertainment discovered authors Mary Corbett and Sheila Kihne through our network and has signed a contract with Corbett and Kihne to represent the performing rights for their book 'The List: 7 Ways to Tell if He's Going to Marry You in 30 Days or Less.' The book will be published by Adams Media and will be available in bookstores December 2005.

August 19, 2005
Producer/director Jay Tobias discovered Brian Prinsell's script 'Uncle Frank' through InkTip's network. Tobias has optioned Prinsell's script and has already received some good responses while he was at Cannes. Tobias has extensive directing credits including 'Dawson's Creek,' 'Homicide: Life on the Street,' and 'Chicago Hope.' This is the first option for Prinsell.

August 19, 2005
David DeCoteau of Rapid Heart Pictures discovered writer Ronald Aberdeen's work on InkTip and has commissioned Aberdeen to write a supernatural thriller that will be shot in England. For twenty-five years, DeCoteau has made over 70 motion pictures currently in distribution by major industry institutions such as Paramount Home Video, 20th Century Fox, Showtime, Blockbuster, and HBO. Rapid Heart Pictures Ltd. is a full-service, high-concept motion picture company. This is the first commission for Aberdeen who only recently started writing screenplays.

August 19, 2005
Brian Young has optioned two of his short screenplays, 'May I Help You' and 'Snow Girls,' to producer Jessica Lott of Mudlark Films. This is the fourth and fifth short that Young has optioned/sold through InkTip. He is happy to announce that he now has had over twelve scripts optioned/sold or writing assignments from InkTip. Lott, who recently optioned a feature from InkTip, has produced 'Salaam Sudan' and 'Regenerate.'

August 12, 2005
David DeCoteau of Rapid Heart Pictures discovered writer David Grove's work on InkTip and, after reading several of the writer's scripts, commissioned Grove to write a feature script for him entitled 'The Initiation,' for which DeCoteau is now in the process of securing financing. Grove has previously optioned two screenplays. DeCoteau has an extensive directing and producing background in the industry.

August 12, 2005
Jessica Lott of Mudlark Films discovered scribe Regina Marubio-Weith's script 'Lisa Strata' through our network. Lott, whose credits include 'Salaam Sudan' and 'Regenerate,' has optioned the script. This is the first option for Marubio-Weith.

August 12, 2005
Scribe Paul Gitschner has had more success with another short script, 'Gunfight: A Love Story,' he had listed on InkTip. Erica Engelhardt of Lourdes Enterprises, who had already produced Gitscher's short script 'Somewhere In Between,' has acquired 'Gunfight: A Love Story.' The script was recently a finalist at The Duke City Shootout, Christopher Coppola's film festival in Albuquerque. More can be learned about the script and contest here http://www.earsxxi.com/index.php?cat=festival&pg=festival_finalists

August 5, 2005
Scribe Bobbie Burgess-Tatum was discovered on InkTip by Danie Cortese of Danie Cortese Entertainment Inc. Cortese now represents Burgess-Tatum. Danie Cortese Entertainment Inc. is a publicity firm, literary agency, talent agency, film and music production house and management corporation. Cortese says of the company, "Our company is unique because all of these services are consolidated under one roof." Due to the mixture of talent at of Danie Cortese Entertainment Inc., they have several in-house productions that occur frequently and represent new and already established talent.

August 5, 2005
Scribe Mary Kay LaBrie was discovered on InkTip by Danie Cortese of Danie Cortese Entertainment Inc. Cortese now represents LaBrie and her writing partner Julie Malady. Danie Cortese Entertainment Inc. is a publicity firm, literary agency, talent agency, film and music production house and management corporation. Cortese says of the company, "Our company is unique because all of these services are consolidated under one roof." Due to the mixture of talent at of Danie Cortese Entertainment Inc., they have several in-house productions that occur frequently and represent new and already established talent.

August 5, 2005
Noah Dudley of Tranquility Base discovered scribe Andy Golub's script 'Abandon' on InkTip. Dudley has now optioned the script, which is the first option for Golub. Tranquility Base recently completed the underwater rescue film 'Deep Rescue,' which will be distributed soon.

August 5, 2005
Mad Hatter Filmz (a production/management co) has signed Brant Hughes as a client on the basis of his script, 'Womanhattan'. Mad Hatter development executive and jr. lit manager Jeff Belkin found the project on InkTip. The project, about a womanizing, corporate CEO who wakes up to find himself in an alternate world where everything is run by the opposite sex, was recently shopped to over fifty of the top production companies in Hollywood. Among them, 6 major A-list producers attached and the spec is now out to every major/mini studio. Mad Hatter, headed by Michael Connolly, currently has projects in development at Paramount, DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures.

July 1, 2005
Peter Kent's script The White Crane was discovered on InkTip by producer/director Romel Bowens of Plan B. Bowens was searching for a very specific script and found what he needed in Kent's work. Bowens has directed music videos as well as narrative films, and is looking for a producer in the action/adventure genre to come onboard. Kent is the host and producer/writer of the TV show Stuntdawgs, a 13-episode reality/documentary on the science of stunts. It will be released in January on the Movie Channel and TMN.

July 1, 2005
Kathy Muraviov of the Muraviov Company was searching InkTip for writers and discovered scribe DonnaMarie Vaughan. Vaughan has signed with Muraviov, who worked for 26 years at Universal Studios in the Script Services Department and now has her own management company for screenwriters.

July 1, 2005
Update:
In 2001, Scott McCullough of Outfit found Fred Leadbeater's short on InkTip. It has now been produced! It has distribution on Ifilm, paired with a feature called "Deranged," under the title "God's Helper". . It can be viewed on Ifilm.com at this address:
http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2415761?htv=12

June 24, 2005
Danie Cortese of Danie Cortese Entertainment Inc. discovered scribe Robert Hazel on InkTip. She is now representing Robert. Robert's scripts have placed in various contests like CinemaSpoke Screenwriting Competition and The Writer's Network Screenplay & Fiction Competition. Danie Cortese Entertainment works hard at promoting new and established writers. They act as publicists, consultants, and agents to their clients, a modern approach to industry demands.

June 24, 2005
Danie Cortese of Danie Cortese Entertainment discovered scribe Orlanda Szabo on InkTip. Since gaining representation with Danie Cortese, Orlanda has found work as a writer for hire and is developing a project with a producer. Danie Cortese Entertainment works hard at promoting new and established writers. They act as publicists, consultants, and agents to their clients, a modern approach to industry demands.

June 24, 2005
Jeff Stolhand of Expressions in Video discovered Lizanne Southgate's script 'Ralton House' while searching InkTip. Jeff has optioned the script, which will be the first option for Lizanne. Jeff has worked in the industry as a producer and director on such films like 'Master of the Game' and 'Seeking the Café Bob.' Lizanne has had her scripts place in numerous contests like the Nicholl quarterfinals, Zoetrope Script Contest, and Scr(i)pt Magazine contest.

June 24, 2005
Scribe Robert Petrecca, who was discovered on InkTip by Alexia Melocchi of Little Studio Films, has now gained representation with Alexia. Little Studio Films is currently in production with a documentary called 'Red White and Blue: A Tale of Two Americas' from filmmaker Eric Anderson with musical acts Natalie Merchant and the Cowboy Junkies on board and Pete Biagi (Project Greenlight) as DP. Robert Petrecca is both a professional comic book artist and screenwriter.

June 17, 2005
Scribe Linda Rentschler's manuscript, 'Mother,' was discovered by Janet E. Loftis at Bonsai Entertainment while searching InkTip. Another manuscript of Linda's titled 'Jitters' was adapted as an MOW and produced for Lifetime Network. Janet is currently working with Linda to set her project as a feature or a movie for television.

June 17, 2005
Maarten Somers of Acasa Esana Films in Antwerp, Belgium discovered on InkTip the script 'The Transport' by Kraig X. Wenman, who is represented by Barry Perelman of Barry Perelman Enterprises. Maarten has optioned the script and plans to begin shooting next year in Vancouver, Canada. The deal was facilitated by Barry Perelman, and 'The Transport' will be directed by Maarten Somers and Kraig X. Wenman. Although Kraig has had numerous scripts optioned in the past, this will be his directorial debut.

June 17, 2005
Susan Hart of Hart Literary Management was searching for a WGA member to complete her roster and quickly found scribe Ed Schultz through InkTip.com. Susan is a single-person agency/agent with 10 clients, and she reps writers with feature length spec screenplays. Ed Schultz is a multi-award-winning filmmaker and two-time EMMY Award winning writer who has had several of his theatrical works produced in New York.

June 10, 2005
Rob Walker of Commotion Pictures discovered scribe Bernie Felix while searching InkTip and has now optioned Bernie's script 'Terror Alert.' Rob first contacted Bernie regarding his script 'Showdown in Diablo.' After the two were able to meet and develop ideas, Bernie penned 'Terror Alert.' This is the first option for Bernie Felix. Rob Walker's directing credits include the theatrically released 'Circus'. Walker is an accomplished TV, feature and stage director in the UK and moved to the US to produce films.

June 10, 2005
Chad Feehan of Catch Fire Films, LLC has optioned scribe Nicole Jones' script 'Prison of the Damned' that he found through InkTip. Chad Feehan is a graduate of AFI and a producer for the film 'BTK.' This is not the first option for Nicole Jones who is an accomplished writer.

June 10, 2005
Richard Warmouth of Warmoth Films discovered the script 'Jack Knife and the Blades' by scribes Joseph Weckerle and Valerie Davis on InkTip. Richard and Joseph previously collaborated on a script titled 'Munich Mambo,' which is being distributed by Echelon Entertainment. Joseph and Valerie have had other scripts of theirs optioned in the past.

June 10, 2005
Scribe Mark Anthony Vashon has gained representation with Kathy Muraviov of The Muraviov Company, who discovered him on InkTip. Kathy worked for 26 years at Universal Studios in the Script Services Department and now has her own management company for screenwriters. This is the first representation for Mark.

June 3, 2005
Scribe Dennis Greza was discovered through InkTip by Kurt Burk of KBA Films for an adaptation. Kurt was so impressed with Dennis' skills, he optioned two of Dennis Greza's scripts 'The Language of Love' and 'Slow Dance with a Dead Man.' These are the first options for Dennis. Kurt has worked professionally as a director, cinematographer and editor in the industry.

June 3, 2005
Scribe Christine Locker has found success with her short scripts posted on InkTip. Three of her short scripts, 'A Child's Closet,' 'Calling the Dead' and 'The Dead' were optioned by Robert Lee Jenkins. Robert Lee Jenkins is looking to start on one of the projects in upcoming months. Christine had other shorts of hers optioned in the past through InkTip.

June 3, 2005
Steve Roeder of Awesome Entertainment found scribe Jennifer Brasher's script 'Lonely Teardrops' through our network. Steve has optioned the script, which is the first option for Jennifer. Steve has worked extensively in the industry as a producer and has worked on such projects as 'Lies My Mother Told Me' and 'Neo Ned.'

June 3, 2005
Alexia Melocchi of Little Studio Films discovered scribe Marco Della Fonte through InkTip and is now representing his script 'Huberkrain.' Alexia has represented numerous InkTip writers throughout the years. Little Studio Films is a fully integrated production, management and consulting company. Their background is worldwide distribution, packaging and finance.

May 27, 2005
Mat King of Kojo Pictures found writer Gena Ellis' short script 'Angela's Decision' on InkTip and casting has already begun on the film. Mat is an experienced TV commercials director who is now shifting focus to drama. He has had success on the international film festival circuit in 2004 with a short drama called 'Frames'.

May 27, 2005
Charlie Freeman of Charlie Freeman Productions discovered the short script 'You're Welcome' by Rock Savage through InkTip. Charlie Freeman has an extensive background in still photography advertising and commercial production. He has also directed & produced three short films, 'A New Wrinkle,' 'Hood' and 'Happy Ending.' Rock Savage is a veteran writer having sold other short scripts through InkTip.

May 27, 2005
Scribe Dennis Greza was discovered through InkTip by Kurt Burk of KBA Films who was looking for a skilled writer for an adaptation. Dennis has been contracted to adapt with Kurt 'The Man Inside' based on the novel by W. Watts Biggers, creator of the cartoon series 'Underdog.' Kurt has worked professionally as a director, cinematographer and editor.

May 27, 2005
Kathy Muraviov of The Muraviov Company was searching InkTip when she discovered scribe Mark Saunders. Kathy is now representing Mark Saunder's scripts 'Paging Nostradamus' and 'Hey Mister, Nice Dog.' Kathy worked for 26 years at Universal Studios in the Script Services department and now has her own management company for screenwriters.

May 20, 2005
Nicholas Kendall of Orca Productions and Kristen Soehner of Sisbro & Co. Inc. have optioned Robyn Switzer's script, 'Making Victoria', which was found through our network. Nicholas Kendall will direct. Development funds have been acquired through Telefilm Canada.

May 20, 2005
John Fitzpatrick of NewClear Pictures has optioned Shelli Wright's script 'Twisted Vine' that he discovered on InkTip. John has worked throughout the industry in features, commercials and reality television. This is the first option for Shelli Wright.

May 20, 2005
Director Jessie Wallace of Smiling Toad Pictures discovered writer James O'Connell's romantic comedy script, 'Widow's Row' while searching InkTip. Jessie Wallace and Smiling Toad Pictures are screening their latest film short, 'Yellow Bird' at Cannes. This is the second option for this year for James.

May 20, 2005
Gary W. Sandover of Grips Don't Get Oscar's Productions Inc. has optioned Christine Locker's short script 'Born to be Wild' for a future project. This is the second short for Christine that has been optioned within a month.

May 20, 2005
Scribe Steven Lachman was found by Cynthia Brohas Gulacsy at Delphinius Talent Management through our network. Cynthia is currently representing his script 'Three Putt and Shank.' This is the first representation for Steven.

May 13, 2005
Connie Hall of the Stars, The Agency, was searching InkTip when she discovered scribe Maurizio Marmorstein. Connie now represents Maurizio's script 'Hallowed Ground.' Connie Hall is a literary agent with Stars, The Agency, based in San Francisco. Stars represents actors, models, writers, and musicians.

May 13, 2005
Cynthia Brohas Gulacsy at Delphinius Talent Management discovered scribes Dipo Oseni and Tope Oseni through our network. Cynthia is currently representing their script 'Whispers.' This is the first representation for Dipo and Tope Oseni.

May 13, 2005
Scribe David Lourie was also found by Cynthia Brohas Gulacsy at Delphinius Talent Management through our network. Cynthia is currently representing his script 'Animal Instinct.' This is the first representation for David, who has formerly written documentaries. Delphinius Talent Management represents a number of writers from InkTip.

May 13, 2005
Dan Cooper's Mediola discovered scribe Kyia Angelicia through our network. Kyia now has signed a management agreement with Dan, who is representing her. Along with Mediola, Dan owns Dan Cooper & Associates. Previously he was a member of the launch team of the Fox News Channel, founding broadcast producer of ABC News' "20/20", and an executive producer for King World Productions.

May 13, 2005
Greg Jacobs of Six Entertainment found scribe Brian D. Young through our network and has hired him to write a screenplay. Greg has worked extensively in the industry spending 15 years with Sony Pictures Studios and is currently working on 'The Guardian' and 'Joan of Arcadia.' Brian is an accomplished writer who has sold and optioned scripts in the past through InkTip.

May 13, 2005
Fearmakers Studios has optioned the script 'The Flesh' by Lisa W. Fletcher that they discovered on InkTip. The company's first feature, 'Death4Told', starred Margot ('Superman') Kidder, Tom ('From Dusk Till Dawn') Savini and Alicia (TV's 'Roseanne') Goranson and was recently released on DVD. 'The Flesh' is one of three films being produced by Fearmakers later this year.

May 6, 2005
Damon Chang of Subtitled Films found the script 'A Means to an End' by scribe Matt Jarrett through our network. Damon has optioned the script. This is the first option for Matt Jarrett. You can find more information about Subtitled Films at www.subtitledfilms.com

May 6, 2005
Gini Graham Scott has found representation for her script 'Royal Flush' through Cynthia Brohas Gulacsy at Delphinius Talent Management. Gini is an accomplished writer who has had her work optioned in the past. Delphinius Talent Management represents numerous InkTip writers.

May 6, 2005
Cynthia Brohas Gulacsy at Delphinius Talent Management also discovered scribe Dan Bagan through our network. Cynthia is currently representing Dan's script 'It's a Guy Thing.' This is the first representation for Dan Bagan.

May 6, 2005
Dan Cooper's Mediola discovered Shohn Turner through our network and is now representing Shohn's script "Still Life". Along with Mediola, Dan owns Dan Cooper & Associates. Previously he was a member of the launch team of the Fox News Channel, founding broadcast producer of ABC News' "20/20", and an executive producer for King World Productions.

April 29, 2005
Janet Loftis at Bonsai Entertainment found Arthur Kraft's script 'Playing By The Rules' through us and is now shopping it.

April 29, 2005
Scribe Craig Berger has entered into a shopping agreement for his script 'MurderGirls' with Janet Loftis at Bonsai Entertainment.

April 29, 2005
Scribe Deb Havener has found representation for her script 'Raining Cats' through Cynthia Brohas Gulacsy at Delphinius Talent Management. Delphinius Talent Management represents numerous InkTip writers.

April 29, 2005
Cynthia Brohas Gulacsy at Delphinius Talent Management also found scribe Christine De Smet and her writing partner Peggy Williams through our network. Cynthia is now representing 'Romeoville,' a feature script by the writing team.

April 29, 2005
William Robinson of Reality+ found scribe Christine Locker's short script 'Dead of the Night' through our network and has optioned it. This is not the first option for Christine Locker, who's script 'Aeriell's Eyes' just finished shooting.

April 22, 2005
Randy Ser of Journey Entertainment Corporation has optioned Patrick Stibbs' script 'The Call' that he discovered on InkTip. Randy is an accomplished production designer who has moved into directing features. He directed and produced 'All You Need' (Kelly Martin, Janet Carroll and Robert Pine). More can be found on IMDB.com.

April 22, 2005
The development department at Gold Pictures, Inc. searched InkTip and found "A Christmas Tail" by Sarah Clifford. Producer Jeff Maynard has notified us that Gold Pictures has optioned "A Christmas Tail" and that Jenni Gold has signed on to direct. Gold Pictures is an independent production company with offices located on the Universal Studios backlot. Mr. Maynard informed us that this will be one of three family films that Gold Pictures is producing.

April 22, 2005
Anthony Vasto of Instrumental Lit. found scribes Chad Law and Evan Law through our network and is now representing them. Anthony recently founded Instrumental Lit, a management company, and is a former development exec at Weed Road Pictures based at Warner Brothers.

April 22, 2005
Scribe Cristian Lacatus optioned his short script, 'Dead Man's Hand', to director Lance J. Reha of Lake Films. Lance hopes to begin production on the short immediately. More can be found about Lake Films at www.Lakefilms.com.

April 15, 2005
Danie Cortese of Danie Cortese Entertainment Inc. has had much success finding writers through InkTip. Danie discovered three writers from InkTip whom she now represents: Jill Divine, Susan Hahn, and David Roman. Jill Divine is the first UK writer for Danie Cortese Entertainment Inc. This is the first film representation for Susan Hahn who has been published in short story journals, magazine/newspapers, and new media. This is also the first representation in the film industry for David Roman.

April 15, 2005
Barbara Hart, of Hart Entertainment and Molding Clay Productions, has optioned one of Kraig Wenman's scripts, 'The One that Got Away'. Molding Clay Productions is currently in preproduction in Texas on a horror film and were seeking another horror to shoot at the same time. Barbara, working in conjunction with Molding Clay Productions, found and optioned 'The One That Got Away' through our network!

April 15, 2005
After finding scribe Robbie Waller's script 'Ten Miles From Nowhere' through our network, Michael Joshua of Entropy Enterprise has optioned the script. Entropy Films plans on releasing this film, 'Ten Miles From Nowhere' in summer 2006.

April 15, 2005
Noah Dudley of Tranquility Base has optioned the script 'Blood Prey' by Brian Norman, who was found through our network. Tranquility Base recently completed the underwater rescue film 'Deep Rescue,' which will be distributed soon.

April 15, 2005
Randy Ser of Journey Entertainment Corporation has optioned Malcolm McClintick's script 'Killer Corpse,' which he discovered on InkTip. Randy is an accomplished production designer who has moved into directing features. He directed and produced 'All You Need' (Kelly Martin, Janet Carroll and Robert Pine). More can be found on IMDB.com. This is the first option for Malcolm McClintick.

April 15, 2005
Edgar Cayago of GoGo Films found Joseph Calabrese as well as John Sutherland through our network and now represents them. Edgar worked in development for producers Robert Cort and David Madden (Revenge of the Nerds, Save the Last Dance, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures, Something The Lord Made). From producing music videos for Mercury Records, he segued into management/production with Smith Entertainment. He went independent a couple of years ago and has since helped launch the careers of several up and comers (see www.scriptsales.com).

April 15, 2005
Scribe Massimo Franceschini was discovered by Alexia Melocchi of Little Studio Films when she was searching InkTip for writers. Alexia loved the concept of Massimo's script 'Stonehenge' and is now representing Massimo. Little Studio Films is a fully integrated production, management and consulting company. Their background is worldwide distribution, packaging and finance. Little Studio Films is currently in pre-production on a TV Pilot called "Central Booking" starring Al Sapienza (The Sopranos), Jarrod Bunch (NY Giants quarterback) and Javier Morga (One Life To Live). They are also in pre-production on two medium budget films, Terminal Leave by Phyllis and Mitchell Miller and Up the Amazon by John and Ann Nyaradi to be co-produced with Scott Baron Entertainment.

March 25, 2005
Edgar Cayago of GoGo Films found John Sutherland through our network and is now representing him. Edgar worked in development for producers Robert Cort and David Madden ('Revenge Of The Nerds', 'Save The Last Dance', 'Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventures', 'Something the Lord Made'). From producing music videos for Mercury Records, he segued into management/production with Smith Entertainment. He went independent a couple of years ago and has since helped launch the careers of several up and comers (see www.scriptsales.com).

March 25, 2005
Kraig Wenman's script been optioned by Barbara Hart of Hart Entertainment and Molding Clay Productions. Molding Clay Productions is currently in preproduction in Texas on a horror film. They thought it might make sense to look for another film that could be done in conjunction and at the same location. Barbara Hart of Hart Entertainment LLC, working in conjunction with Molding Clay Productions, looked over old issues of Inktip.com newsletters and found and optioned "The One That Got Away."

March 18, 2005
Jerry Miko of EM2 has signed scribe TJ Brady after discovering his script 'Without A Trace' through our network. Formerly, Jerry Miko worked at the Paradigm Agency as a literary agent and now has his own management company. TJ Brady is also represented by Connie Hall of The Stars Agency.

March 18, 2005
Edgar Cayago of GoGo Films found John Sutherland through our network and is now representing him. Edgar worked in development for producers Robert Cort and David Madden ('Revenge Of The Nerds', 'Save The Last Dance', 'Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure', 'Something The Lord Made'). From producing music videos for Mercury Records, he segued into management/production with Smith Entertainment. He went independent a couple of years ago and has since helped launch the careers of several up and comers (see www.scriptsales.com).

March 18, 2005
Mario Domino of MFD Films has optioned 'The Virtues of Vice' by Stephen Levy. Mario has held executive-level positions with several independent motion picture/TV production companies, and has been involved in the producing, financing, international co-producing and developing of shows such as 'The Shepherd's Song,' 'Find Me Guilty,' and '90's Crime Alert - a reality series on The US Postal Inspectors, DEA and Border Patrol.'

March 18, 2005
Gary Kurtz of Harding-Kurtz Entertainment has optioned Gini Graham Scott's 'Homicide Among the Rich and Famous'. Some of Gary's credits include: 'Dream Team' on the USA Network, and 'Spike Girls' on the Disney Channel.

March 18, 2005
Erkki Kanto of Kanto Productions, LLC has optioned James Chancellor's teen thriller, 'Run'. Since 1983, Kanto has produced/directed hundreds of hours' worth of documentaries, commercials, corporate videos etc. for television and has won several Telly's and Apple Awards for his works. He is currently in production for the feature film 'The Lapponia Scriptures'.

March 18, 2005
Richard Austin of Blackburn Road Films has acquired the dramatic short script 'At Last' by Gina Quartermaine, which was discovered through our network. Blackburn Road Films is an independent filmmaker in Chelsea, Canada. Gina Quartermaine is an award winning screenwriter and creative director for Timberwolf Productions, Washington, DC.

March 18, 2005
Erica Engelhardt and M. Winter Virgil of Lourdes Enterprises, Inc. have acquired 'The Diary Library', a short script by Paul J. Gitschner that he posted on Inktip.com's Screenplay Shorts for Sale. Lourdes Enterprises is also in preproduction for their feature film Highway101.

March 11, 2005
Mario Domino of MFD Films has optioned three screenplays from two writers that he found on InkTip. He optioned Jim O'Connell's 'Painting a Fish Tale' and two of William Mullins' scripts, 'Crystal Harbinger' and 'Miller's Ridge'. Mario has held executive-level positions with several independent motion picture/TV production companies, and has been involved in the producing, financing, international co-producing and developing of shows such as 'The Shepherd's Song,' 'Find Me Guilty,' and '90's Crime Alert - a reality series on The US Postal Inspectors, DEA and Border Patrol.'

March 11, 2005
Kathy Muraviov of The Muraviov Company was scouting for writers on InkTip and discovered scribe Erik Jacobson, whom she now represents. Kathy worked for 26 years at Universal Studios in the Script Services Department and now has her own management company for screenwriters.

March 11, 2005
Scribe Gini Graham Scott optioned her script 'Homicide Among the Rich and Famous' to Gary Kurtz of Harding-Kurtz Entertainment, who has produced such shows as 'Dream Team' on USA Network and 'Spike Girls' on the Disney Channel. Gary found Gini's script through our network. This is not the first option for Gini, who has published numerous books.

March 11, 2005
Gene Kraft of Gene Kraft Productions optioned 'Cigarette Burns' from scribes Jason Jacobson and Michelle Trantina. Gene Kraft has produced such TV shows as 'Gahan Wilson's The Kid' and 'It's True', and he found 'Cigarette Burns' while scouting InkTip.com for new material. This is the first option for Jason Jacobson and Michelle Trantina.

March 11, 2005
Dinah Perez with Light Renegade Entertainment was scouting for scripts on InkTip and discovered scribe Brennon Jones. Dinah was so impressed with Brennon's writing that she optioned his script 'Killing Nebraska' and hired him to write an original screenplay titled 'The Big Tilt'. Brennon's script 'Director's Cut: A Killer Comedy' was produced by Eric Stacey of Landfall Productions. Eric found Brennon through our network as well.

March 11, 2005
Kraig X. Wenman has gained representation for his script 'The Faded' with Berry Perelman of Barry Perelman Enterprises. Barry Perelman used to work for ICM and has been a literary agent for many years. Kraig X Wenman has had quite a bit of success with his work on InkTip. His script 'Intermedio' starring Edward Furlong and directed by Andy Lauer (scouted through Inktip) will be in stores March 2005.

February 2, 2005
Ted Perkins of CRAZEntertainment found England-based scribe Mark Bennett through our network and is now working with Mark on developing a script. Ted was a studio exec for 6 years and has a development deal with FOX.

February 2, 2005
Robert Francavillo of Rock Road Media, Inc. found Matthew Gibbons through our network and has hired him to help them with their project 'The Business Plan'. Rock Road Media then entered into a deal with Matthew for two additional properties – one of them titled ‘Celebrity Bookie’. 'The Business Plan' stars famed television pitchman, Mathew Lesko. RRCG/EMCI and Gibbons developed a programming strategy designed to cross Lesko over into mainstream television. ‘Celebrity Bookie’ is slated to star host Louie Lombardi (24 and the Sopranos) along with four other well known gambler/celebrities from the world of film, television, comedy and music. They will review the week in sports, and place real money bets on the weekend match ups. RRCG and Gibbons made their first deal less than 30 days ago for the program. Credits for Rock Road Media include the television show 'The Brokers' and the 2004 Champ Car Race Season on SpikeTV.

February 2, 2005
Matt Kuiper at Marker Entertainment/900 Frames discovered 'Power & Way' by Paul Locander on InkTip and is attached to produce. The deal was negotiated by Bruce Bartlett of Above The Line (Paul Locander's agent, who also discovered Paul through InkTip). Producers for this project now include: Holly Harter, Matt Kuiper and Rhonda Berkely. Award winning commercials director Paul Emami is set to direct and it is being executive produced by Sam Najah. Production is expected to begin at the end of this year or the beginning of 2006.

January 28, 2005
Ted Perkins of CRAZEntertainment found Doug Simonton through our network and is now working with Doug on a high concept script titled 'SIG ALERT'. He expects to be shopping it to the studios shortly. Ted was a studio exec for 6 years and has a development deal with FOX.

January 28, 2005
London based Roger Tucker of Fabulator Limited scouted InkTip for scripts and discovered Todd Sikorski's 'Overcoming the Negatives', which Roger has now optioned. This is the first option for Todd. 'Overcoming the Negatives' is currently in development for international feature production. Roger's directing credits include: 'Waiting for Dublin', 'Bombay Blue' (mini series), 'The New Adventures of Robin Hood' (TV series), 'Wache, Die' (TV Series); other credits can be seen on IMDB.com

January 28, 2005
Jennifer Fontaine of Scorpio Rising Films scouted InkTip.com and found Brent Hanneson's 'Faith' on our site and has optioned it. Jennifer is on post-production for '3 Wise Women' and has successfully jumpstarted several projects, including 'Mementos,' a spoof of Christopher Nolan's film 'Memento'.

January 28, 2005
Don Reardon sold his short 'The Mermaids Singing' to Robert Kirkpatrick of Crowfeather Films.

January 28, 2005
Miklos Phillips of MOZGOmedia previously optioned the short 'Riding with Jack' by Julio Ponce Palmieri. The short has been produced and has been the official selection of the 2004 Palm Beach International Film Festival in 2004, the International Festival of Cinema and Technology 2005 and won a Gold Remi Award for Original Comedy at the 2004 WorldFest Houston International Film Festival.

January 28, 2005
Jessie Wallace of Silverthorn Pictures Inc. previously optioned the short 'Yellow Bird' by Carol Brown. This short has now been shot, is currently being edited and will be submitted to the various festivals in short order. Jessie's credits include the docu-drama 'Of No Fixed Address', the episodic suspense 'Grimm Tales - Bertha's Diner', and the award winning short films '15 Minute Death' and 'I See Marty'.

January 14, 2005
Terence O'Keefe of Vanguard Productions was in need of a script and turned to InkTip.com, where he discovered Tom Alexander's 'Dead Rail'. Principal photography began in December of 2004. Terence M. O'Keefe, Scott Vandiver and Steve Beswick are producing, with Turi Meyer directing. Dead Rail stars Lou Diamond Phillips and Barry Corbin.

January 14, 2005
Jessie Wallace of Silverthorn Pictures Inc. has optioned the short 'Yellow Bird' by Carol Brown. It has now completed filming and is being entered in the global festivals market! Jessie's credits include the docu-drama 'Of No Fixed Address'; the episodic suspense 'Grimm Tales - Bertha's Diner'; the award winning short films '15 Minute Death' and 'I See Marty'.

January 7, 2005
Ariel Ciudano of Acrobatic Entertainment was scouting for writers on InkTip.com and discovered Wayne Johnson, whom he now represents. Ariel is a literary manager formerly from Michael Ovitz's Artists Management Group, where he served as a literary manager as well as in feature packaging. Prior to his tenure at AMG, he worked at the William Morris Agency. A number of his clients have projects in development or are in the packaging phase with studio producers.

January 7, 2005
Sam Wright of Montage Communication Ltd. has hired Brian Young to write a script for him. Montage produced one of Brian's shorts last year, which was found on InkTip, and now Sam and Brian are developing a script to be produced either later this year or the next. Brian has sold several shorts, optioned a couple of scripts, and sold his screenplay (found through InkTip) 'Love For Rent' to Alvaro Albarracin of MiamiLA Entertainment Inc. Last year, 'Love for Rent' was produced by Terence Michael and directed by Shane Edelman.

January 7, 2005
Karl Kozak of Diversa Films has hired Kraig X Wenman to help Karl further develop his screenplay 'Skid Marks'. Karl's producer/director credits include: 'The Unknown', 'Out of the Black' and 'To Hell with Love'. More can be seen on IMDB.com. Kraig has been having quite a good run the last 2 years. In addition to optioning a number of scripts and being hired numerous times in the last 24 months, he became a produced writer last year for his script that Andy Lauer directed, called 'Intermedio' (also found through InkTip).

January 7, 2005
Geof Wolfenden of Wolf Productions has purchased Don Rearden's short screenplay 'Porphyria' (found on Inktip).

December 30, 2004
UK based scribe BJ Malone has obtained a writing assignment on an untitled Sci-Fi project for Tom Berry of LA based Reel One Entertainment. Roma Roth of Reel World Management found BJ on our site when scouting for literary talent. Roma then introduced BJ to Tom and thereby secured a writing assignment for BJ. Reel World Management is owned by managing partner and president, Roma Roth ('Viva Los Nowhere', 'One Last Dance'). Reel One Entertainment is headed by Tom Berry ('Screamers', 'The Assignment'). Reel One Entertainment executive produces 8-10 films per year and is a partner in the foreign sales company, Imagination Worldwide, with its chairman, Pierre David. In addition to gaining representation and a writing assignment, BJ recently optioned another script to a UK based production company (not through InkTip).

December 30, 2004
Stephen Manuel has optioned the comedy script 'Lucky Teeter' by Jason Allen, which was found through our network. Stephen Manuel is an independent director based in Germany with numerous credits in international TV, film, commercials and short films. Last January, 'Lucky Teeter' won first place in the Tennessee Screenwriting Association National Screenplay Contest. This is his fourth script optioned in the past two years, and two of those option deals came by way of our network.

December 17, 2004
Sheldon Brigman of Brigman-Vergos Productions has optioned Bart Clithero's screenplay 'Five Days', which he discovered while scouting InkTip.com. Sheldon (a former development executive turned producer) and his partner Bill Vergos just set up a feature with Cheyenne (Arnold Rifkin & Bruce Willis' company) and Beacon Pictures. Bill recently produced an indie feature starring Maria Menounos, who is set to join the cast of Fox's 'The Fantastic Four'. They'll be going out to the studios with the project and a few others in the first quarter of 2005. This is Bart's 3rd screenplay optioned in the last 10 months.

December 17, 2004
John Poague of Capital Film Studios LLC found Barbara Kymlicka through InkTip and has hired her to write a screenplay based on a story idea of his. John recently produced 'The Wickeds' by David Zagorski, which he found on InkTip, and has produced several other films including: 'Annie's Garden', 'In the Name of Justice' and 'Hoodwinked'. Barbara has been hired to write a number of screenplays and optioned several more over the last 2 years. In the last couple of months, she had her first feature, 'Killer Bash', produced. She was hired to write that script by David Decoteau, who found her on InkTip.

December 17, 2004
Axel Baumgartner of Redreel S.L. has acquired the rights to Rock Savage's short script, 'Hurry'. Shooting is planned for January of 2005 in Barcelona.

December 10, 2004
Director Carl Goldstein of Puddles of Doom Inc. used our network to scout for scripts and found a wonderful script, titled 'Canopy,' written by P.J. Long and Barry Morrison. Carl has now optioned the script and is working on getting it produced. Carl's credits include: 'Zolar', 'The Bail', 'Fries With That', 'Seriously Weird', 'Screech Owls', 'Paradise Falls' and quite a few other TV series.

December 10, 2004
Norma Brody of Geste Inc. discovered Paul Freeman's script 'Ringside Romance' through InkTip, is repping him, and already has Paul's script out to producers.

December 3, 2004
Ira Besserman of Affinity Films has optioned Aaron Allan's 'When Angels Cry' after discovering the script on our network. Affinity's other principals include Colin Neale, Mark Hammond, Simon Maccorkindale, Ian McGrady, Randall Frederick, and Ira Trattner. View their long list of credits on IMDB.com.

December 3, 2004
UK based Matthew Sunderland of Sunipa Pictures has hired Chris Morgan to write a thriller for him after discovering Chris on InkTip.com. Matthew has directed the feature film 'Draining Lizards', shot a TV pilot and quite a few shorts including: 'Shopping For Slugs', 'Sex, Drugs and HIV', and 'Money Trouble'. T his is Chris' 2nd success through InkTip, and Chris is also working on assignments for Kings Row Entertainment.

November 24, 2004
Ron Wolotsky of Ron's Company, Inc. has optioned Joe Gruberman's 'The Killer's Cousin', which was found through our network. Ron's credits include: 'Dry Cycle', 'M.Y.O.B.' (TV Series), 'Clueless' (TV Series), 'Greed' and quite a few others. Joe currently has a screenplay in production.

November 24, 2004
In less than 24 hours after Kraig Wenman posted 'Phobia' on InkTip, it was discovered and optioned by Max Gottlieb of Exclusive Pictures. Max produced and directed 'Raising the Heights' and has other credits listed on IMDB.com. Kraig recently saw his screenplay 'Intermedio' (see IMDB.com) produced and has optioned or been hired to write more than a dozen scripts within the last 2 years.

November 24, 2004
Marc Manus of Manus Entertainment discovered scribe Tim Hannigan's 'Near Death' on InkTip.com and is now representing him. Marc has been a manager for about seven years. Prior to opening up his own management boutique, Marc was manager at other companies such as Incognito Entertainment and for Cathryn Jaymes.

November 24, 2004
Tod Ciaciuch of C/K Filmworks has acquired the short screenplay 'The Hitchhiker' by Mike O'Connor. Tod is a working Unit Production Manager, Second Unit Director and Line Producer. Details are available on IMDB.com.

November 19, 2004
Ariel Ciudano of Acrobatic Entertainment found 'The Romeos' by Paul Longo through our network and is now representing Paul for this screenplay. Ariel is actively working on setting this script up around town. Ariel Ciudadano is a literary manager formerly from Michael Ovitz's Artists Management Group, where he served as a literary manager as well as in feature packaging. Prior to his tenure at AMG, he worked at the William Morris Agency. A number of his clients have projects in development or are in the packaging phase with studio producers.

November 19, 2004
Zachary Weintraub discovered 'Minotaur,' written by Ade Adeyoyin and Ben Bamidele, on InkTip. The writing duo and Zachary are doing some further development and Zachary expects to begin working on setting it up around town shortly. Zachary's credits include: 'The Casino' (TV Series), 'The New Adventures of Robin Hood' (TV Series), 'Dream Warrior' and others (see IMDB.com).

November 19, 2004
Michael Hamilton-Wright of Monkey Business Productions scouted our site for scripts and discovered Derek Wince's 'Reality X', which he has optioned. Michael has produced 'Dangerous Attraction' with Rae Dawn Chong and Stephen King's 'Mangler 2' with Lance Henriksen and is producing the romantic comedy 'Marigold' with Ali Larter and Salman Khan.

November 12, 2004
We are pleased to announce that David Basulto of Clarity Pictures has acquired the script 'Truth or Dare' by Monica Ortiz, which was discovered through our network. David originally read 'Scorned' (another script Monicad had listed on our site) and though that script didn't meet his needs, he really liked the writing and asked Monica if she had anything else. David fell in love with 'Truth or Dare' and casting is just about finished for this project. Shooting is scheduled for the end of this year. David's credits include: 'Wish You Were Dead' (Cary Elwes, Elaine Hendrix, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen), '18 Shades of Dust' (Danny Aiello), and 'Love and Action in Chicago' (Courtney B. Vance, Regina King, Jason Alexander, Kathleen Turner). More info can be found on IMDB.com.

November 12, 2004
Director Robert Ginty of Ginty Films International found Orlanda Szabo through InkTip and is now collaborating with Orlanda on a screenplay. Robert's directing credits include: 'Tracker', 'Charmed', 'Honey I Shrunk the Kids' and quite a few others.

November 12, 2004
Alexander Nohe of Phantastica discovered Sean Keller's script 'Los Chupacabras' on InkTip and is now attached to produce it. Alex is the producer/director of 'Burning Man: The Burning Sensation'.

November 12, 2004
Keri Wilson of Shapmanda has acquired the short 'Season of Hell' by Steven Metcalf. She plans to shoot it in the next few months.

October 29, 2004
'The Demons 5' set up with Dan Katzir and Josh Otten:
On InkTip.com, Dan Katzir of Katzir Productions discovered 'The Demons 5' written by Jim O'Rear. Dan Katzir of Katzir Productions and Josh Otten of Perryscope Pictures are set to produce and Jeff Burr ('Leatherface') is attached to direct. Cast includes: Robert Englund ('Freddy'), Cassandra Peterson (Elvira), Gunnar Hanson (the original Leatherface) and others. Jim O'Rear's credits include 'Hayride Slaughter' (l & ll) and he has another of his scripts (untitled) currently in production. Josh was a story producer on 'Married by America', and the producer of the upcoming film 'The Outdoorsmen'. Credits for Dan include: 'American Yiddish Theatre', 'Shiva on Mother', 'Company Jasmine', and 'Out for Love'. 'Out for Love' was nominated for the Israeli Academy Awards, played on HBO and was narrated by Sacha Baron Cohen.

October 29, 2004
Chris Cudlipp of Australian-based Sandcastle Films has optioned Nicole Perlman's award winning feature film script 'Challenger,' which he discovered on InkTip. Chris, a former commercials director, is now writing/directing feature films. His first feature 'Dear Claudia' starred Bryan Brown ('Along Came Polly', 'Dirty Deeds', 'Gorillas in the Mist', 'FX' and scores of other films). He is currently casting his second feature, 'A Blind Eye', which will be shooting in Africa.

October 22, 2004
Jeff Blythe has been hired by Luo Yan of Silver Dream Productions to adapt 'The White Mandarin' to a screenplay. Jeff Blythe and Thomas C. Chapman recently had one of their screenplays produced for LifeTime ('Found' starring Joanna Cassidy). Luo Yan recently produced 'Pavilion of Women', starring Willem Dafoe.

October 22, 2004
Brian Barasch of Beachwood Pictures LLC has hired Stephen Shapiro to write an untitled baseball comedy for him. Brian is one of the producers for 'Odd Girl Out', which is scheduled to shoot in 2005. Taryn Manning, Michelle Trachtenberg and Jane Seymour are set to star in it.

October 22, 2004
Everton Scott has optioned 'The Highwayman' by Shannon Kelley. Scott used to work for My2Centences and has branched out on his own.

October 22, 2004
Lee Citron of Milkman Films has acquired the short 'Missing Harper' from Richard Breese. Lee has produced/directed a number of shorts and plans to shoot this one at the beginning of the year.

October 22, 2004
Update:
In February we mentioned that Richard Breese has worked out an agreement with Michael Moody (US rep for Niolan Entertainment in Belgium) to write a 3D cartoon animation series for Niolan. Richard wrote 12 of them and they are now in production on it!

October 22, 2004
In March, Michael McCaffrey of Woman Lake Pictures optioned the short script 'Cabin #6' from Mark McCann. Cabin #6 just finished production and is now in post. Michael has shot dozens of shorts and videos, including 'Pearl Harbor: The Survivors' Story', a 27-minute documentary airing on PBS.

October 15, 2004
Steven Pearl of ImageMaker Inc. found the script 'Truth or Dare' by Chris Soth and Joe Veratil through our network and is now working on getting it produced. Steven's credits include: 'A Lone Star State of Mind', 'Attraction' and 'Two Guys Talkin' about Girls'.

October 15, 2004
Mark O'Toole of Copper Hill Films has optioned 'The Price of Ice' from scribe Mark McCann. O'Toole recently produced the film 'Crave'.

October 15, 2004
Update:
I want to report that RIVER RATS, the family film co-written by Cindy Parrish and Dan Hall of VMS, Inc. (after hooking up with him through InkTip) had its theatrical premiere last week in Indianapolis (where the film was shot). Mainline Distribution already has it out on DVD in the foreign markets and will begin distributing it in the U.S. soon. In February 2005 it will air on Showtime.

October 15, 2004
Travis Davis acquired the short screenplay 'Boy-Next-Door' by Stephen Garvey. Travis just finished producing and directing it and is now planning to take it on the festival circuit. It was Exec Produced by Cale Boyter ('Elf,' 'Dumb and Dumber-er,' and 'The Butterfly Effect). It co-stars Richard Moll (who played Bull on the hit series 'Night Court').

October 8, 2004
Pam Brown of Emission Control has signed on to produce an untitled script written by Robert E. Jones, and veteran director Bill Duke is set to direct ('Sister Act 2', 'Hoodlum', 'Deacons for Defense', 'Robbery Homicide Division', etc. See imdb.com for his long list of credits). Emission Control is a boutique literary management and production company headed by Pam Brown. Pam has worked with companies such as Artisan Entertainment, 3 Arts Entertainment, Primary Pictures, The Manheim Company, Revolution Studios, Moving Pictures International and 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks.

October 8, 2004
Kim Pederson wrote an untitled documentary for Tim Vandesteeg of Indiewood Productions, and the project is now in production! Tim produced and directed the feature film 'Mulligan' and has produced several specials for ABC, including 'The Making of The Music Man,' which documents the TV production of the musical starring Matthew Broderick.

October 8, 2004
Dan Katzir of Katzir Productions and Bryan J. Kinnaird are working together on 'Pistons'. Dan is attached to direct. Bryan is the creator of the comic book/graphic novel series 'The Villikon Chronicles' and is the author of the published novel 'Hellbox'. This is one of a number of writing jobs for Bryan. Credits for Dan include: 'American Yiddish Theatre', 'Shiva on Mother', 'Company Jasmine', and 'Out for Love'.

October 1, 2004
Barbara Kymlicka was commission by David DeCoteau of Rapid Heart Productions to write a script. That script titled 'Killer Bash' was completed and has now been produced! It was produced by partnered companies Shavick Ent./Insight Film & Video/Regent Entertainment and directed by David DeCoteau. David found Barbara on InkTip.com and is so pleased with her writing that he is also working on other projects with her. This is the first film Barbara has had produced. She also has recently optioned a number of scripts and is involved in other collaborations with producers.

October 1, 2004
Dan Katzir of Katzir Productions and Dave Hanson are working together on 'Skank'. Dan is attached to direct. Dave is a previously optioned writer and his first novel was published this summer--The Spring Habit from Ad Lib Books. Credits for Dan include: 'American Yiddish Theatre', 'Shiva on Mother', 'Company Jasmine' and 'Out for Love'.

October 1, 2004
Tony Walter of Modern Evil Developments has entered into an agreement to develop Mischa Ayoub's untitled screenplay (to be named later). Principals for Modern Evil include Steve Everitt, David Geertz and Tony Walter.

September 24, 2004
After seeing some of Kraig's scripts on InkTip.com, studio exec Michael Southerly hired Kraig Wenman to rewrite a supernatural horror script called 'The Night'. Kraig is doing quite well. In the last 18 months, he has had 8 scripts optioned (most through InkTip). One of them is with Gold Circle ('My Big Fat Greek Wedding') and another of his screenplays, 'El Intermedio' (also found through InkTip), was just produced. It was directed by Andy Lauer and stars Edward Furlong, Steve Railsback, Cerina Vincent and Amber Benson. More details are available on IMDB.com.

September 24, 2004
Daniel Baur of UK and Germany based Favored Nations Ltd. has optioned the script 'The Island of Memories' by Alberto Diamante. Daniel's credits include 'Havoc' (Anne Hathaway, Mike Vogel, Bijou Phillips), distributed by Lions Gate and 'Eulogy' (Hank Azaria, Jesse Bradford) distributed by Media8 Entertainment. More details are on IMDB.com

September 24, 2004
Michael Belenky of Ambela Films has optioned the script 'Breach of Contract' by David Campbell Bannerman. Michael helped set up the production of half a dozen films in Russia, including: 'Beijing Express' (Michael Caine), 'Hit the Dutchman' (Sally Kirkland) and 'The Raven' (Robert England). With deals in place in Russia, 'Breach of Contract' is a perfect fit to be shot there.

September 24, 2004
Ron Meyer and Everett Gracey have gained representation with Cynthia Brohas-Gulacsy of Delphinius Talent Management.

September 24, 2004
Frank Reilly sold his short, 'The Patron', to Pamela Wei Endrina of Red Tiger Films and is in pre-production in San Francisco with Australian Wendy Nye set to direct. Frank is previously optioned and this is the second year in a row where one of his scripts has made it to the semi-finals in the Nicholls Fellow in Screenwriting competition. Red Tiger Productions is based in the Asia/Pacific region, specifically Australia and China. Frank's script will be their first US production.

September 3, 2004
Randy Ser of Journey Entertainment has optioned the script 'A Santa for Snowy Ridge' by Bryan Murray. Randy is an accomplished production designer who has moved into directing features. He directed and produced 'All You Need' (Kelly Martin, Janet Carroll and Robert Pine). More can be found on IMDB.com.

September 3, 2004
Randy Ser of Journey Entertainment also optioned 'Bringing Back Santa' by Joe Gruberman.

September 3, 2004
Lisa Sparagano has gained representation with Connie Hall of Stars, The Agency.

September 3, 2004
Richard O'Brien, Andrew Cottone and Peter Steinberg have gained representation with Cynthia Brohas Gulacsy of Delphinius Talent Management.

August 27, 2004
Ira Besserman of Affinity Films acquired the script Dancing on the Moon, by James Johnston. The company's other principals include Colin Neale, Mark Hammond, Simon Maccorkindale, Ian McGrady, Randall Frederick, and Ira Trattner. View their long list of credits on IMDB.com. James has optioned quite a few scripts and one of them is getting very close to production.

August 27, 2004
Jean Pierre Avoine of Les Productions has optioned the feature screenplay 'Dino's Business' by Kate Katcher. Jean-Pierre's credits include the shorts, 'Heartstrings' and 'The Teapot'. These award-winning shorts have made it to over a dozen film festivals.

August 27, 2004
Neila Petrick has gained representation with Jeff Johnson of Canyon Rock Entertainment. This was from our newsletter, quite a while back, announcing that Lee Levinson was looking for a specific type of script. Si Dunn was assisting Lee with which stories seemed to be a fit. Ultimately, the script went to Hallmark, but was passed on. Then Si referred the script to Jeff Johnson and Neila now has representation. Neila has one published novel and a children's book in book stores now: Jane Wilkinson Long: Texas Pioneer.

August 27, 2004
Mickey Stroud of The Ad Impact Agency and Charlie Freeman of One Audition Too Many have acquired the rights to the short 'Happy Ending' by Forrest Naylor. Forrest comes from a theatrical background having written for theater in both San Francisco and Amsterdam. Mickey has directed several hundred commercials and the TV show (The Michaels Arts & Crafts Show on the Lifetime Network). Charlie's career began in photography and has branched out into video production in the last several years and is one of the founders of One Audition Too Many.

August 13, 2004
Mike Fleming of Toronto based Wishbone Entertainment has optioned Sean Carsley's script titled 'Mind Games'. Recent credits include: 'The Contract', 'Swindle' (Tom Sizemore, Sherilyn Fenn and Dave Foley) and 'Fear of the Dark' (currently in post).

August 13, 2004
Norma Brody of Geste, Inc. signed on to represent Kathryn U. Hulings for her script 'The Forest for the Trees'. Norma is an agent who also works with packaging and financing of films.

July 30, 2004
Producer/Director John Poague of Poague Entertainment has finished filming 'The Wickeds', written by David Zagorski. Expected release for 'The Wickeds' is Halloween. The actors in the film include Ron Jeremy, Anna Bridgforth, Justin Alvarez, Kelly Roth, Bradford Sikes, Bryan Donoghue and Dan Darder. Logline: Grave robbers unknowingly unleash the vampire Teufel and his army of zombies, just as a group of curious college students arrives. The 7 college students are oblivious to the nightmare that the fleeing robbers are about to install upon them. John Poague's credits include: 'Annie's Garden', 'In the Name of Justice' and 'Hoodwinked'.

July 23, 2004
Scott Thomas of Pacific Entertainment Group has optioned the script 'Director's Cut' by Tim Hannigan and is currently shopping it. Scott's more recent credits include: 'Blue Hill Avenue'; 'Anacardium', which won Best Thriller at the 2002 New York Independent film Festival; the TV series 'Night Man'; 'The Color of Evening' and the TV series 'Two Father's Justice'. Some more of his credits can be found on imdb.com

July 23, 2004
Tim Vandesteeg of Vandy Productions hired Colin Scott on a work-for-hire and Colin has written two screenplays for Vandy Productions. One is a comedy titled 'Fiddler's Greene' and the other is an Action/Horror titled 'Abominable'. Tim produced and directed the feature film 'Mulligan' and has produced several specials for ABC, including 'The Making of The Music Man' which documents the TV production of the musical starring Matthew Broderick. Ken Moulin is a previously optioned writer and this is his first writing job.

July 23, 2004
Stephen Treen has gained representation with Sheri Williams from Williams Agency for his script 'Psychotic Element'. 'Psychotic Element' received good coverage from ScriptPIMP.com and had the script placed with us for additional exposure, resulting in representation.

July 16,2004
Affinity Films International Ltd. has optioned 'Miss Moscow' by Jeff Gross. Jeff previously collaborated on three screenplays with Roman Polanski. Affinity Films International Ltd. has quite a few credits, which can be found at: www.affinityfilms.com/management.htm.

July 16,2004
Rich Newey of Raw Entertainment has taken on Aubrey Jones to write another screenplay for him titled 'Raw Nation'. Rich is an award-winning director (Clio, Telly, Addy, among others) and has directed a couple dozen music videos, national commercials and shorts over the last few years. He is partnered with Brian Oliver (producer of the TV series 'The Badge', 'Auto Focus' starring Greg Kinnear and Willem Dafoe, and also was involved in producing 'A Man Apart' starring Vin Diesel).

July 16,2004
Rich Newey has also taken on Marcia Davison, with whom he is collaborating on the tentatively titled 'The Aviary.'

July 16,2004
Lora Hirschhorn of Trifecta Productions picked up Dan Shaffer's short script, 'Sensitive'. Dan is slated to direct and Lora to produce.

July 16,2004
Chris Cudlipp of Australian based Sandcastle Films found Stacy Dymalski's short script 'Hold Please' on our site and they are producing it together with Chris' producing partner Lizzy Nash. They plan to shoot it before the end of the year. Chris, a former commercials director is now writing/directing feature films. His last feature was 'Dear Claudia' starring Bryan Brown (Along Came Polly, Dirty Deeds, Styxx, FX and scores of other films). Stacy has optioned a number of scripts including having been hired to write a script recently. She is currently directing her own screenplay 'Jupiter Landing'.

July 9,2004
Rich Newey of Raw Entertainment hired scribe Patte Miller to write a screenplay based upon an idea of his. Rich has also hired Larry Hill to collaborate with him on another screenplay. Rich is an award-winning director (Clio, Telly, Addy, among others) and has directed a couple dozen music videos, national commercials and shorts over the last few years. He is partnered with Brian Oliver (producer of the TV series 'The Badge', 'Auto Focus' starring Greg Kinnear and Willem Dafoe, and also was involved in producing 'A Man Apart' starring Vin Diesel).

July 9,2004
Trifecta Productions Lora Hirschhorn picked up Dan Shaffer's short film 'Sensitive'. Dan was also asked by Trifecta Productions to direct the piece due to his extensive video production background.

July 2,2004
Martin Brennan of Heaven's Gate Films has optioned Aimee Lamb's screenplay 'Promises Kept'. Brennan spent a few years working as an assistant director on various feature films, shorts and commercials in Ireland. He currently has several short film scripts that he is looking to shoot over the next year in order to develop their show reel and help them move into feature productions. Martin has just finished directing Bernard Michael's short film 'Soldier', that was funded by the Northern Ireland Film & Television Commission through a Belfast- based production company, Underdog, and produced by Barry Keil.

June 25,2004
Tod Ciaciuch of C/K Filmworks optioned Dennis Goldberg's script titled 'Bertha'. C/K Filmworks received four bronze Telly Awards this year for commercial ads; for more credits, please see IMDB.com.

June 18, 2004
Travis Davis of Travis Davis Productions purchased Stephen Garvey's short film titled 'Boy Next Door' that he plans to shoot over Labor Day weekend. Cale Boyter (exec. producer of 'Elf', 'Dumb and Dumberer' and the upcoming Owen Wilson/Vince Vaughn movie 'Wedding Crashers') has signed on as exec producer.

June 18, 2004
Julio Bove/Bosco-Entertainment is working with writers Jeff Knight and Sheila McClain on 'Reincarnation' and 'Space Orpans'. Julio is the producer for the features 'Untold Love Story: Marie-Antoinette and Count Fersen' (pre-production), 'Pots and Pans' (La Sartén por el Mango), and 'Descartes' Demon'. Julio has gotten his writers' scripts submitted to Artisan, Disney, Klasky Csupo and others.

June 18, 2004
Ted Perkins of CRAZEntertainment picked up writer Mark Bennett to write on spec for an untitled comedy project. Ted signed on as the producer for the project. Ted was a studio exec for 6 years and he now has a development deal with FOX.

June 18, 2004
Connie Hall of Stars Agency took on writer Robin Sen for representation. Connie saw Robin's script, 'Scout's Honor', on InkTip.com.

June 18, 2004
Producer/Director Alex Nohe of Phantastica optioned 'The Demon Twin' by Auguste Dinoto. Nohe is the former Director of Programming for IFP/West, a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization that provides services, programming, and education for independent filmmakers. There he served as a producer of Independent Focus, a show on the Independent Film Channel in which New York Times Film Critic Elvis Mitchell interviews major independent filmmakers. At IFP/West he assisted many independent films acquire distribution including Gods & Monsters (Oscar® winner), The Long Way Home (Oscar® winner), and Waco: The Rules of Engagement (Oscar® nominee).

June 18, 2004
Daniel Zirilli, CEO of Popart film factory (Santa Monica) hired writer D. Glase Lomond via Inktip.com for a script titled 'Cross Bones'. Daniel Zirilli has directed/produced over 150 music videos, and 7 films, including the award winning film 'The Stonecutter', and the Latino drama 'Vengeance'. 'Cross Bones' will mark D. Glase Lomonds first screenplay to be produced into a feature length film. 'Cross Bones' is set to begin filming in Key West, August 2004. Daniel Zirilli will direct & produce from the screenplay written by Lomond, story by Zirilli & Lomond. 'The Blair Witch Project's' Neal L. Fredericks will shoot the film, Jonah M. Hirsh of Fixed Point Films LLC will serve as executive producer.

June 11, 2004
Tom Taddeo optioned Maurice Billington's script 'Benediction.' Tom Taddeo produced/directed the 37 minute short, 'Everything Exposed By Light' and the feature movie 'Signs of Undoing', which is now in post-production.

June 11, 2004
Stephen Alix optioned Randy Park's script, 'Speakers Corner' (aka 'One Night Stand').
Moxie Movie Corp. just won a Gemini last year for producing a TV movie called 'Torso' with Kathleen Robertson and Victor Garber, but they mostly produce features.

June 4, 2004
Stephen Manuel optioned Eddie Lavett's 'Rest Area'. Stephen Manuel is an independent director based in Germany with numerous credits in international TV, film, commercials and short films.

June 4, 2004
Dinah Perez of Light Renegade Entertainment, Inc. has optioned the script 'Slasher: A Killer Comedy by John Woodard' and 'Dog Days' by Robert Rosenberg was optioned by Producers Ray Wagner (Turner and Hooch) and Dinah Perez. Pam Brown of Emission Control Management and Mike Wise of Shapiro-Lichtman represent Robert Rosenberg.

May 28, 2004
Producers Daniel Baur and Matthias Benner of B2 Pictures have optioned 'The Last Spring Break' written by Brian Stensager. The principals of B2 were involved in financing/executive producing 'The Company' (directed by Robert Altman), 'Eulogy' (by Michael Clancy), 'Ask the Dust' (distributed through Paramount and directed by Robert Towne) and 'Modigliani' (starring Andy Garcia).

May 28, 2004
John Azpilicueta of JAGQA Productions in association with Warren Dueñas of O27 Entertainment have optioned Lee Martin's script 'Dead Man's Walk' (Logline: Vengeful young gunfighter's life changes as he hunts his last man). John Azpilicueta and Warren Dueñas just produced Randy White's 'The Neighborhood' starring Kid Frost and Michael D. Olmos. Terry D. Porter (Lee's Rep) brokered the deal. Lee will also be an associate producer on the project.

May 28, 2004
Shannon Clark of Copasetic Creations has optioned 'Mr. Boogs' by Donna Kienbaum. Shannon learned the packaging business while working in the motion picture literary department at William Morris Agency. Afterwards, he went on to introduce an innovative marketing campaign at Crane Productions Marketing Company, which was used by major studios in the release of blockbuster films. Credits include: 'Everyday Heroes' and 'The Fork In The Road'. Melissa Read of the Jim Preminger Agency (Donna's Rep) brokered the deal.

May 21, 2004
Ace Cruz of Spirit Films has optioned 'Eyes of Night' by Michael Schiff. Ray Guthrie of Alpha Film Group will be distributing it. Ace will be directing. Some of his credits include: 'Fate', 'Psychotic', 'Urban Task Force', 'Gangstaz' and 'Last Chance'.

May 21, 2004
Centanni Productions has optioned 'Yellow Brick Road' by Justin Wiles. Tony Piciotti found the script through our network and then set it up with Centanni, where he is set to direct. Tony has won a number of awards, including Tellys, Vision, Aurora, ITVA and various other awards at various festivals.

May 14, 2004
UPDATE: A while back we mentioned that Kraig Wenman's script 'Intermedio' (formerly 'Dead and Dying') was optioned and was in pre-production. The story is now being shot! It stars Edward Furlong ('American History X'/'Terminator 2'), Cerina Vincent ('Cabin Fever'/'Not Another Teen Movie'), Amber Benson (from tv's 'Buffy the Vampire Slaye'r) and Steve Railsback (star of 'Helter Skelter'/'Gein'). It is being directed by Emmy nominated actor Andy Lauer and David Michael Latt is the producer. David's credits include: 'Evil Eye', 'Detour' and 'The Source'. More credits can be seen on IMDB.com. Andy, popular for his four-year run as 'Charlie' on the hit NBC comedy series 'Caroline in the City', was one of the stars in 'Just Desserts', which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on Valentine's Day this year. Andy's feature-film credits also include the Oliver Stone films 'The Doors' and 'Born on the Fourth of July', as well as Eric Blakeney's 'Gun Shy' with Sandra Bullock and Liam Neeson; 'For the Boys', Disney's 'I'll Be Home for Christmas', 'Necessary Roughness' and the futuristic thriller 'Screamers'. In addition to the above,