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Archived Successes

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, Kraig X Wenman has optioned six other scripts in just over a year and has been hired to do a rewrite. This is Kraig's first produced screenplay.

May 14, 2004
Rich Newey of Raw Entertainment has reached an agreement with Kevin Caruso to write an untitled screenplay for their company. 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 involved in producing 'A Man Apart' starring Vin Diesel).

May 14, 2004
Alexandra Taylor has reached an agreement with scribe Joseph Moore where they are collaborating on a reality series pilot, in addition to shopping a feature ('X-Girls') and developing another screenplay ('MX') of Joseph's. Taylor has written, produced and directed close to 30 stage productions in the LA area. She is now venturing into feature film production.

May 14, 2004
Julio Bove of Bosco Entertainment found and is attached to produce 'Latin Lover', by Mauricio Escrucería and Silvio Gutiérrez. Julio is currently working on the packaging. 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.

May 7, 2004
Steve Roeder of Awesome Entertainment is developing 'Looking For Trouble' as a co-production with Sandor Stern. Steve Roeder is an exec. producer/producer on several projects with Valerie McCaffrey including: 'Resurrecting Jenny' (with Dan Aykroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis), 'The Nice Guys Club (with Freddie Prinze Jr.), the life story of Laren Sims for the Lifetime Channel, 'The Flesh Trade' (with Miracle Entertainment) and 'Staying Afloat' (with Robert Townsend attached to direct). Sandor has a long list of writing, directing and producing credits for TV movies and series and they can be seen on IMDB.com.

May 7, 2004
BJ Malone has gained representation with Roma Roth of Reel World Management. Roma's credits include: 'The Curse of the Kimodo', 'One Last Dance' and 'Viva Las Nowhere'. More info can be found on IMDB.com.

April 30, 2004
Steve Roeder of Awesome Entertainment has optioned 'Chills' by Sandor Stern. Steve Roeder is an exec. producer/producer on several projects with Valerie McCaffrey including: 'Resurrecting Jenny' (with Dan Aykroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis), 'The Nice Guys Club (with Freddie Prinze Jr.), the life story of Laren Sims for the Lifetime Channel, 'The Flesh Trade' (with Miracle Entertainment) and 'Staying Afloat' (with Robert Townsend attached to direct). Sandor has a long list of writing, directing and producing credits for TV movies and series and they can be seen on IMDB.com.

April 30, 2004
Paul Largan of Borderline Productions Ltd, Belfast has optioned 'Voyage of the Antelope' by Bill Murphy. Paul has produced/executive produced more than 20 shorts. 14 of these award winning short films were sold to all the international territories, screened at numerous festivals and a number of them made it to Cannes and Sundance. He's currently producing a feature film, 'Made of Jam'. Bill Murphy is twice published (through Hodder & Stoughton UK), with one of his books being optioned for adaptation into a screenplay. This is his first feature screenplay option.

April 30, 2004
Alexandra Taylor has reached an agreement with scribe James Clayton where they are collaborating on two (untitled) reality shows and one feature script that James is writing for Alexandra. Taylor has written, produced and directed close to 30 stage productions in the LA area. She is now venturing into feature film production. Alexandra found James by reading his script 'Bathory' on our site. 'Bathory' was one of the A.K.A. Shriekfest competition winners. The folks at Shriekfest wanted to get their winning writers as much exposure as possible and made an arrangement with InkTip.com to place the script on our site.

April 23, 2004
Director/Emmy nominated actor Andy Lauer found 'Dead and Dying' by Kraig X Wenman on InkTip and has taken it to David Michael Latt, who will be producing the movie. Shooting begins May 8th 2004. 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, Kraig X Wenman has optioned six other scripts in just over a year and has been hired to do a rewrite. This will be Kraig's first produced film.

April 23, 2004
Kathren Murray optioned 'Buster' to Richard Harding of Sixth Sense Productions. After working for Kennedy Marshall, Samuel Goldwyn Films and Silver Lion Pictures, producer Richard Harding went on to form Sixth Sense Productions Inc. (SSPI) in 1998. SSPI, which is represented by Kenoff and Machtinger, has successfully raised equity funding from Europe, Asia, South Africa and Canada for the production of independent film projects. Some of SSPI's films include: 'Hobbinsville,' 'Desert Rain,' 'Ella' and the short film, 'Jukebox.'

April 23, 2004
Mario F. Domina and Jim O'Rear have signed a co-production agreement for Jim's horror screenplay 'The Demons 5', which was found on InkTip. Mario, an A.T.A.S. (Production Executives) member who has originally developed several features, such as 'Find Me Guilty' and 'The U.S. Postal Inspectors' (running on Showtime), is president of MFD Entertainment, LLC, and Jim O'Rear is president of Underground Entertainment. This co-production agreement has blossomed into a partnership between the two where they have partnered to form a new company, 'Allied Horror, Inc.' They are currently working on a reality television series entitled 'Underground Entertainment,' (a project being revised which previously aired for five years on a Warner Bros. Affiliate in Florida as a syndicated television series, shown primarily in the southern region. It was created-produced-hosted by Jim O'Rear).

April 23, 2004
Ian Hay of ENA Entertainment has hired Brian Young to write a script based upon a pitch of Brian's. Hay's credits include: 'Dead Man's Gun' (TV series), 'First Wave' (TV series), 'The Delicate Art of Parking and Patti' (TV Series). More info is available on IMDB.com. Scribe Brian Young has been fairly busy for the last few months, having sold several shorts, optioned a couple of scripts and is working on developing a few more stories for other production companies.

April 23, 2004
Nicholas White gained representation with Jeff Ross of Jeff Ross Management, an established boutique management company.

April 23, 2004
Tim Cagney has gained representation with manager A. Rahman Yoba of GhettoSuburbia Entertainment for his script 'Miss Broomstick and the Witchbusters'. Yoba is currently developing and producing the urban dramedy 'Khaki Blues', an untitled dark comedy loosely based on the 1950 film 'Sunset' and is developing the urban musical entitled 'The Little People'. Yoba was co-writer (with his brother, actor Malik Yoba: 'New York Undercover', 'Bull') of the critically acclaimed musical stage play 'What's on the Hearts of Men,' which was nominated in five categories at the 2003 NAACP/Hollywood Theatre Awards.

April 23, 2004
Alexia Melocchi of Little Studio Films has signed on the represent all of Erica Miner's scripts. Little Studio Films is a management, production and distribution company who recently produced and co-executive produced the feature 'The Drone Virus' (www.dronevirusthemovie.com), a medical/high tech thriller directed by newcomer Damon O'Steen and starring Billy Wirth, Maeve Quinlan, Michael Ensign, Adrian Zmed, Barbara Niven and Philip Boyd.

April 16, 2004
Rick Rosenberg has optioned his script 'Benjamin Beeware' for a limited time to Anne Hopkins of Marian Reese & Associates. Both Anne and Marian have a long list of produced credits, which can be seen on IMDB.com. About 2 months ago, Anne requested a hard copy of the script found on our site and Rick's managers Michael Meltzer and Frank Gargani sent it to them. Rick's agent Roger Strull from Preferred Artists made the deal. Rick is a produced writer and more about his film 'Southern Man' can be seen on IMDB.com.

April 16, 2004
Mitch Teemley of Canvas House Films has optioned the script 'Super Bowl Spot' by Terry Cosgrove. Mitch has several projects in development with Warner Bros and Disney. His credits include 'Out of Time' and 'Destiny'. Terry's representative, Lenny Minelli from A Picture Of You Agency, brokered the deal.

April 16, 2004
Aghi Koh of Kidnap The Dog is working with Colin Costello on an untitled comedy. Aghi read Colin's script 'BedBugs' on our site, liked the script so much that she passed it on to a few agencies, and had Colin write a treatment for another story idea, which is now completed and is about to be shopped. Aghi is an independent producer/manager with a deal at Catch 23 Entertainment ('One Hour Photo'). Prior to that she was at MBST Entertainment for 7 years as a development exec and worked on 'Krippendorf's Tribe' and 'Super Dave, The Movie'. After that she ran development at DeMann Entertainment and worked on 'The Life And Death Of Peter Sellers', which is currently in post-production at HBO Films.

April 16, 2004
Mathew Porter gained representation with Jason Weiss of Union Hill Literary Management for the script 'UltraGuy'. Jason has been a development executive at Paramount, Disney and New Regency, overseeing development and production on projects such as: 'Runaway Jury', 'Don't Say A Word', 'Along Came A Spider', 'Shaft', 'Daredevil' and 'Lady Luck'. He is now working on managing/producing on his own.

April 9, 2004
Kraig X Wenman has been hired by director/Emmy nominated actor Andy Lauer to rewrite a feature script (untitled). 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 being hired by Andy, Kraig X Wenman has optioned six other scripts in just over a year (of those six, three were also through our network)!

April 9, 2004
Rich Newey of Raw Entertainment has reached an agreement with Aubrey Jones to write a political thriller for their company. Rich is an award-winning director (Clio, Telly, Addy, among others) and has directed a couple of 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 involved in producing 'A Man Apart' starring Vin Diesel). This is Aubrey Jones' second writing job of hopefully many more to come.

April 9, 2004
Matthew Fiorello of Mercer Filmed Entertainment, LLC has optioned the romantic comedy 'Dr. Ed's Couple' from writing duo John Lynch and Rayya Deeb. The company's principals are Jay Alaimo and Matthewy Fiorello. Matthew is a former music and film venture capitalist. Jay is a New York based writer/director who wrote and directed 'Pretzel', starring Sam Rockwell, several music videos and national television commercials. He has also produced short films for IFC and a documentary for PBS.

April 9, 2004
David Rice has gained representation with Jason Weiss of Union Hill Literary Management for the script 'MeTV'. Jason has been a development executive at Paramount, Disney and New Regency, overseeing development and production on projects such as: 'Runaway Jury', 'Don't Say A Word', 'Along Came A Spider', 'Shaft', 'Daredevil' and 'Lady Luck'. He is now working on managing/producing on his own.

April 2, 2004
Writer and two-time Emmy winning director Harvey Frost and his co-writer Zohar Abramovitz have been hired to write 'The Pawn' for Howell Upchurch's Powder Monkey Productions. A bio and more information on Harvey can be seen on IMDB.com. William W. Wilson III (The Santa Claus l & II, Joe Somebody, One True Thing) is producing Zohar's script, 'Just friends and Other Lies' with Harvey set to direct. Harvey is repped by Matt Leipzig at Original Artists.

April 2, 2004
Rachel Belofsky of Candyhearts Productions and Stefanie Epstein of Stefanie Epstein Productions optioned 'Committing Jake' from scribe Jennifer Barrow. Jennifer is a produced TV writer, having written for the following series: 'Crab Cove', 'Earth: Final Conflict' and 'Muppets Tonight!'. More info on some of her credits can be seen on IMDB.com. Rachel produced the acclaimed documentary 'Fast Women' (about women in racing) which has aired nationally on TV in both the US and Canada. Another project on which she is in development is 'When the Dead Whisper' by Kraig X Wenman. The script was found through our site by director James Quattrochi ('Jesus, Mary and Joey'). A Happy Place ('On the Line') and Gold Circle Films ('My Big Fat Greek Wedding', 'The Man From Elysian Fields') are attached to produce. Credits for Stephanie Epstein Productions include: 'Abduction of Innocence', 'The Best Day', 'What Men Want Most', 'Postal Police', 'Audrey's Rain' and 'A Boyfriend for Christmas'.

April 2, 2004
R.C. Rossenfier has gained representation for his script 'Malletheads' with Pam Brown of Emission Control Management. Emission Control is a boutique literary management and production company focused on developing high-quality projects for Hollywood, international and independent film companies. Pam has worked with companies such as Artisan Entertainment, 3 Arts Entertainment, The Manheim Company, Primary Pictures, Revolution Studios, Moving Pictures International and 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks. Rossenfier's script received good coverage from www.ScriptPIMP.com and this contributed to gaining industry interest. The folks at ScriptPIMP wanted to get their recommended writers as much exposure as possible and made an arrangement with InkTip.com to place the script on our site.

March 26, 2004
Jessica Russell of Zinkler Films has optioned 'Significant Other' by writers Doug Klozzner and Roberto Monticello. Things have been moving very nicely on this project with Maverick Entertainment coming on board and its being slated for release in theatres by 20th Century Fox. Production is scheduled to begin in the next few months. Credits for Jessica include: 'Boys Klub,' starring Beau Bridges, and 'WiseGirls' starring Mira Sorvino and Mariah Carey. Jessica currently has several projects ranging from pre-production to post-production, some of which can be seen on IMDB.com. Writing duo Doug and Roberto have a second script in the hands of another reputable producer and it looks like it will be produced this year as well.

March 26, 2004
UPDATE: As previously mentioned, Brennon Jones's screenplay entitled 'Director's Cut: A Killer Comedy' was acquired through our network by Eric Stacey of Landfall Productions. The movie has been produced and is being released on DVD in video stores March 30th!!

March 26, 2004
P. Rolf Larson has gained representation for his script 'North Park' with Pam Brown of Emission Control Management. Emission Control is a boutique literary management and production company focused on developing high-quality projects for Hollywood, international and independent film companies. Pam has worked with companies such as Artisan Entertainment, 3 Arts Entertainment, Primary Pictures, Revolution Studios, Moving Pictures International and 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks. Larson's script was one of the winners of the Hollywood Screenwriting Institute. HSI wanted to get their winning writers as much exposure as possible and made an arrangement with InkTip.com to place the script on our site.

March 26, 2004
Paul Locander has gained representation with veteran agent Bruce Bartlett of Above the Line Agency (WGA signatory). Paul is a thrice-optioned writer, with one of his scripts to be pitched as a series for television this summer.

March 26, 2004
Michael McCaffrey of Woman Lake Pictures optioned the short script 'Cabin #6' from Mark McCann. Michael has shot dozens of shorts and videos, including 'Pearl Harbor: The Survivors' Story', a 27-minute documentary airing on PBS.

March 26, 2004
Arclight Productions has purchased the short screenplay 'Fade Out' from writer Brian Young. The film is slated for production later this year with Arclight principal Steven Kochones set to direct. Steven is a producer/director of non-fiction programs whose work has been honored with eight international awards, including the prestigious CINE Golden Eagle. He recently produced 'Anatomy of A working Stiff' for HBO, which takes viewers behind the scenes of the acclaimed series 'Six Feet Under'. Brian has sold or optioned ten scripts (shorts and full-lengths) in the past two years, including a feature and two shorts that were produced in 2003.

March 19, 2004
Jodi Lustig has gained representation with Michael Kuciak of AEI. AEI is a management/production company whose credits include: 'Life Or Something Like It' (starring Angelina Jolie, Edward Burns and Tony Shalhoub) and 'Joe Somebody' (starring Tim Allen, Julie Bowen, Kelly Lynch and James Belushi). More info on AEI can be seen at: www.Showbizdata.com and www.imdb.com

March 19, 2004
Ellen Gavin has gained representation for her script 'Rebels and Roses' with Pam Brown of Emission Control Management. Emission Control is a boutique literary management and production company focused on developing high-quality projects for Hollywood, international and independent film companies. Pam has worked with companies such as Artisan Entertainment, The Manheim Company, Revolution Studios, Moving Pictures International and 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks. Ellen's script was one of the winners of the Rhode Island International Film Festival screenwriting competition. RIIFF wanted to get their winning writers as much exposure as possible and made an arrangement with InkTip.com to place the script on our site.

March 19, 2004
Gary Hillyard has gained representation with Brendan McDonald of Blazeland Entertainment for his script, 'Pain of Freezing'. Formerly Brendan worked as a manager at MBST Entertainment, a management company representing stars and name actors including Robin Williams and many others. Brendan recently set up two projects, one of them at Fox Network, and is now forming his own literary management company.

March 12, 2004
Producers Daniel Baur and Matthias Benner of B2 Pictures have hired UK writers George Steele and James McCormick (after reading their dark mystery/thriller script 'Still Waters' on InkTip) to scribe a horror thriller with the working title 'Short Wave.' 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).

March 12, 2004
Danica McKellar (from TV's 'West Wing' and 'Wonder Years') of Morning Starlight Productions has optioned the feature script 'The Association' by Kraig X Wenman. Last year, Morning Starlight's short 'speechless' (written/directed/produced by Danica McKellar) was sold to Hypnotic Distribution, played on Delta Airlines, and is now enjoying airtime on cable internationally. Their second short 'Talking in Your Sleep' is currently in post-production. For more information on Danica McKellar and Morning Starlight Productions visit: www.speechlessthemovie.com, www.danicamckellar.com and IMDB.com. In the past year, Kraig X Wenman has optioned 6 feature scripts, with three of those being discovered through InkTip ('When The Dead Whisper [A Happy Place, Gold Circle Films] For Bitter or Worse [MWG Productions]). The option with Morning Starlight was brokered by Kraig's representative, Deborah Harry of Deborah Harry Talent.

March 5, 2004
Rachel Belofsky of Candyhearts Productions and Stefanie Epstein of Stefanie Epstein Productions optioned 'You're Invited…' from scribe Jennifer Barrow. Jennifer is a produced TV writer, having written for the following series: 'Crab Cove', 'Earth: Final Conflict' and 'Muppets Tonight!'. More info on some of her credits can be seen on IMDB.com. Rachel produced the acclaimed documentary 'Fast Women' (about women in racing) which has aired nationally on TV in both the US and Canada. Another project she is in development on is 'When the Dead Whisper' by Kraig X Wenman. The script was found through our site by director James Quattrochi ('Jesus, Mary and Joey'). A Happy Place ('On the Line') and Gold Circle Films (My Big Fat Greek Wedding', 'The Man From Elysian Fields') are attached to produce. Credits for Stephanie Epstein Productions include: 'Abduction of Innocence', 'The Best Day', 'What Men Want Most', 'Postal Police', 'Audrey's Rain' and 'A Boyfriend for Christmas'.

March 5, 2004
Charles Hall & Jeremy Crow optioned their script 'The Source' to Peter Glover of Glover Productions. The deal was negotiated by Barry Cleaver of Siskind, Cromarty, Ivey & Dowler LLP. Financing and a casting director are in place and production will begin later this year. This will be Peter's first feature production. His credits include: 'Talk of The Town' (1 hr.) and 'R & R Live', (13 1/2 hr. episodes). Charles co-wrote another script, 'Messengers' with, Adam MacLean & Ryan Neill, which was found through our network and produced last year.

February 27, 2004
Andre Paquette of Screen Partner Inc. optioned the script 'Dog Days' by Robert Rosenberg. Andre's credits include 'One Way Out' (James Belushi and Jason Bateman), 'Federal Protection' (Armand Assante), 'Black Point' (David Caruso), 'After Alice' (Kiefer Sutherland) and others, which can be seen on IMDB.com.

February 27, 2004
Eric Stacey of Landfall Productions optioned 'Blocked' from Jeana Hackman Grady. Eric recently produced and directed 'Director's Cut: A Killer Comedy', by Brennan Jones, which he found through our network. It comes out on video at the end of March! We look forward to Jeana's script also getting produced. The deal was brokered by Lenny Minelli of A Picture Of You Literary Agency.

February 13, 2004
Max Goldenson and George Sealy of MWG Productions have optioned the script 'For Bitter or Worse' by Kraig X Wenman. MWG Productions is currently developing and producing 'Cynthia' with producer Howard Meltzer's Turtleback Productions. 'Cynthia' is the true story of one of WW II's most successful female spies, based upon the novel 'Cast No Shadow' by Mary S. Lovell. George Sealey recently joined MWG Productions as a producer and head of development from Tony Danza's Sony-based Katie Face Productions, where he was Vice President of Development. During his tenure, he developed and sold several television series and movies to the networks and Sony Pictures Television. He has 'The Governor George Ryan Story', (written by Academy and Emmy Award winner Abby Mann), in development and slated for production in the fall at Showtime. Deborah Harry of Deborah Harry Talent brokered the deal.

February 13, 2004
Canadian producer Matthew Cervi of Mad Hat Productions optioned Barbara Kymlicka's script 'The Tutor'. Mad Hat Productions is a newly formed production company founded by writer/producer and USC film school grad Matthew Cervi. Mad Hat is currently developing several feature and TV projects.

February 13, 2004
Scribe Richard Breese has worked out an agreement with Michael Moody (US rep for Niolan Entertainment in Belgium) to write a 3D, 12 cartoon animation series for Niolan.

February 13, 2004
Ann-Marie McHugh has purchased the short 'Departures' by Annalisa Hounsome. Ann-Marie is a NYC based director and producer, who won an Emmy for her documentary work about artists and musicians in Chicago for PBS. Her other film credits include 'The Ladies Room' and 'The Insomniac'. Annalisa and her writing partner previously optioned a feature film, which was a Nicholl Fellowship quarterfinalist. They are currently commissioned to write two feature scripts and have also written on commission for children's TV, the theatre and radio.

January 30, 2004
David Kohner-Zuckerman optioned the script 'What are the Chances' from Dahlia Welsh. David's credits include 'Chump Change' (about to be released by Miramax) and 'Catalina Trust'. He also has a movie (Tennessee PI) for Lifetime, starring Lauren Holly, which begins production in three weeks. This is Dahlia's first option; however, she was in the Walt Disney Sitcom Fellowship from 1997 to 1998.

January 30, 2004
Canadian based Tim Scott of Aurora Productions has optioned Albert Berrera's 'Takers' and Jon McDermid's script 'Beyond Atlantis'. Aurora Video Productions produced 'Kids Karate' & 'Adult Karate' (a series on cable for two years). Aurora Video specializes in corporate videos and has two documentaries they are producing. This is Albert's first option but he has optioned quite a few shorts and three are currently in pre-production. This is also Jon's first option and he has four other completed scripts.

January 23, 2004
Little Studio Films has optioned the thriller screenplay 'Rehabilitation' from screenwriter Angela Anagnostopoulos. Casting is in progress and the project is scheduled to go into pre-production on March 15th. Director Jim Becket, who recently directed the film 'Junior Pilot' for Green Entertainment (starring Mark Dacascos), is attached. 'Rehabilitation', a thriller in the vein of 'Black Widow', is about a deranged young woman who, under various assumed identities, checks herself into rehab centers of the rich and famous by faking drug addictions only to marry a variety of tycoons, rock-stars and trust fund men and then disposing of them through a drug overdose.

Little Studio Films will handle the film's distribution representation. Little Studio Films recently produced and co executive produced the feature 'The Drone Virus' (www.dronevirusthemovie.com), a medical/high tech thriller directed by newcomer Damon O'Steen and starring Billy Wirth, Maeve Quinlan, Michael Ensign, Adrian Zmed, Barbara Niven and Philip Boyd. The picture is in postproduction. Angela Anagnostopoulos is represented by Alexia Melocchi of Little Studio Films and was found through our network.

January 23, 2004
Dianna Ippolito has gained representation with manager A. Rahman Yoba of GhettoSuburbia Entertainment for her script 'Racing To The Altar'. Yoba is currently developing and producing the urban dramedy 'Khaki Blues', an untitled dark comedy loosely based on the 1950 film 'Sunset' and is developing the urban musical entitled 'The Little People'. Yoba was co-writer (with his brother, actor Malik Yoba: 'New York Undercover', 'Bull') of the critically acclaimed musical stage play 'What's on the Hearts of Men,' which was nominated in five categories at the 2003 NAACP/Hollywood Theatre Awards.
Adam Lamas has also gained representation with manager A. Rahman Yoba of GhettoSuburbia Entertainment for his script 'Headless'. Adam Lamas' first feature film debuted at Slamdance Film Festival and enjoyed a long and critically successful life on the film circuit. The New York Times considered it one of the best of the festival and called it '...a gem...' Lamas also earned comparisons to Kurasawa and Bergman by critics at the Boston Phoenix, The Holland Sentinel and Atlanta's Creative Loafing.

December 26, 2003
Robert Nelms has gained representation with manager A. Rahman Yoba of GhettoSuburbia Entertainment for his script 'Suing Santa'. Yoba is currently developing and producing the urban dramedy 'Khaki Blues' and an untitled dark comedy loosely based on the 1950 film 'Sunset'. Yoba was co-writer (with his brother, actor Malik Yoba: 'New York Undercover', 'Bull') of the critically acclaimed musical stage play 'What's on the Hearts of Men,' which was nominated in five categories at the 2003 NAACP/Hollywood Theatre Awards.

December 19, 2003
Director Rick Friedberg has optioned 'Go Get Carlos' by Mark Steinberg. It is 'Snatch' meets 'Run Lola Run'. Rick was a successful TV and feature director whose credits include 'Spy Hard' starring Leslie Nielsen, the TV series 'City Kids', 'The Twilight Zone' and others. Taking a break, Rick became a successful commercials director, having directed for Taco Bell, McDonalds, Mattel, Burger King, Toyota and a slew of others. Rick is now aggressively working on getting interest from independent producers and financiers and foreign distributors for 'Carlos,' while awaiting a rewrite in order to solicit interest from producers, actors and the studios for another script, which he found through us and was mentioned in a recent newsletter ('Lance Barnes: Post Nuke Dick' by Stefan Petrucha, based on Stefan's original comic book of the same name, and which has name talent attached). Mark Steinberg is a previously optioned writer, has been hired to write two other scripts and is repped by Mike Wise at Shapiro/Lichtman.

December 19, 2003
Tim Vandesteeg of Vandy Productions and writer Ken Moulin have reached a work-for-hire agreement where Ken is writing a script based upon a concept of Vandesteeg's. 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.

December 12, 2003
Director Rick Friedberg of Rick Friedberg & Assoc Inc. has optioned the script 'Lance Barnes: Post Nuke Dick' by Stefan Petrucha. Rick was a successful TV and feature director whose credits include 'Spy Hard' starring Leslie Nielsen, the TV series 'City Kids' and 'The Twilight Zone' and others. Taking a break, Rick became a successful commercials director, having directed for Taco Bell, McDonalds, Mattel, Burger King, Toyota and a slew of others. He is now working only on feature films he really wants to do. 'Lance Barnes: Post Nuke Dick' by Stefan Petrucha is based on his original comic book of the same name, has name talent attached, and was a Scriptapalooza Finalist.

December 12, 2003
Jim Clark of Miller-Clark Entertainment has optioned the script 'Goodnight Pigdog' by Adam Jones. Miller-Clark Entertainment is a partnership between Jim Clark (director) and Gretchen Miller (producer) to produce live-action filmed projects. Their first live-action short film 'A Chance Meeting' was completed late last year. Clark and Miller are partners in the animation company, Animationwerks, and currently have a children's television program with Warner Brothers, as well as two different animated feature films that have been optioned by another studio and are now in visual development. This marks the second script Adam has optioned through our network! Adam is in the midst of editing his first feature film 'Cross Eyed' from a script he wrote, co-produced, directed, and acted.

December 12, 2003
Last week I mentioned Brian Young being hired to do a rewrite on a script ('Zackary's Goal') he had optioned to Crescent Entertainment. This is correct and was finished a couple of months ago. However, Brian was also hired to do a re-write on a new different script for Crescent Entertainment. This is a co-production with Warner Bros Germany. A good number of credits for Harold Tichenor and Christine Haebler of Crescent Entertainment can be found on IMDB.com.

December 12, 2003
Michael Lonsdale of Untitled Films has optioned Chris Morgan's short script 'The Apartment'. Untitled Films is a multi-award winning film production company based in New Zealand. They currently have in development short and feature length films for release in 2004/2005. This is Chris' first year in writing and has two more feature scripts completed.

December 12, 2003
Update:
'Today I received my copy of the short film Miles Apart. Jonathan Guttman purchased the script from me back in '02 after reading the logline on InkTip. I wanted an opportunity to see the piece before making any type of public announcement concerning my affiliation with the project...and I'm thrilled to report Jonathan did a damn good job with it. Thanks.' Gary Hillyard

December 5, 2003
Rob Walker read one of Bernie Felix Jr.'s scripts and they have worked out an agreement for Bernie to write the script currently titled 'On borrowed time'. Walker's directing credits include the theatrically released 'Circus'. He is in post-production on two features - 'Mayhem!' and 'Border Bullet'. Walker is an accomplished TV, feature and stage director in the UK and moved to the US to produce films.

December 5, 2003
Cathryn Jaymes of Jaymes-Nelson Entertainment has signed on to represent scribe Jamie Nash. Cathryn has been in management/production for 20 years and has helped to establish the careers of Quentin Tarantino (10 years), Mark Dacascos and Anton Diether. Cathryn has produced 'Drive', 'Boogie Boy' with Academy award winner Roger Avery and 'Stanley's Gig.'

December 5, 2003
A while back, Brian Young optioned his script Zackary's Goal to Canada-based Crescent Entertainment. They have now hired Brian to do a re-write of the script. A good number of credits for Harold Tichenor and Christine Haebler of Crescent Entertainment can be found on IMDB.com.

December 5, 2003
Martin Brennan of Heaven's Gate Films has optioned Benedict Fancy's screenplay short 'Donor'. Brennan spent a few years working as an assistant director on various feature films, shorts and commercials in Ireland - Joel Schumacher's 'Veronica Guerin', and John Irvin's 'The Boys from County Clare' etc. He is moving over to directing his own films.

December 5, 2003
Update:
A while back, we mention that Mario Bonassin acquired Julie Wochholz's short screenplay, 'The Fly'. We are pleased to announce that Mario has now produced and directed it!

November 28, 2003
Brian R. Etting of Garlin Pictures Inc. optioned the script 'Happy Jack' by Eric Frost-Barnes. Etting is already aggressively working on getting it produced and has developed strong interest with a number of distribution/production companies. Credits include: 'Tough Luck', 'Blowback,' 'Guilty as Charged' and 'Devil's Prey.' More producer credits are on IMDB.com.

November 21, 2003
Julie G. Antepli of ANTertainment has optioned Mark Napier's 'The Job From Hell'. Julie is a film editor (Dark Wolf, Flower Boy) and is making her way into producing and directing. She directed and produced the award winning documentary, 'The Colors of Darkness'. Mark has won a number of screenwriting awards and this is his first script option.

November 14, 2003
Bill Straus (Billygoat Productions), Dave Alpert (Circle of Confusion), and Christina Jenkins (Shaftesbury) have entered into a co-production agreement to produce Rob and Rita Sandoval's 'City Hawk'. Rob and Rita are doing well; they have another script with Taye Diggs attached to play the lead (not through InkTip). Straus was a creative exec for several years on a number of films and moved out on his own. He is producing 'The Man' at New Line Cinema with Rob Fried. Circle of Confusion (a management/production company) represents the Warchowski Brothers, Chabot/Paterka (Reign of Fire) and Simon Kindberg (Charlie's Angels 2), among others. They have a deal with Sony Pictures and have a number of projects in development with the studios. Shaftebury has a lengthy list of TV credits (MOWs and series) including, 'The Atwood Stories', 'Screech owls', 'Criminal Instincts: Love and Murder' and 'Hemingway vs. Callaghan'. Rob and Rita are represented by Jeff Alpern of Alpern Group.

November 14, 2003
Judy Upton optioned 'Hartley Bootlicker' to Affinity Films International Ltd. They have quite a few credits, which can be found at: www.affinityfilms.com/management.htm. Judy Upton is a professional playwright and had a feature, 'Ashes And Sand,' and short film produced.

November 7, 2003
Joanne Sydney Lessner optioned her script 'Hector and Harriet' to Affinity Films International Ltd.. They have quite a few credits, which can be found at: www.affinityfilms.com/management.htm.

November 7, 2003
Steve Atkin was hired to do a rewrite of an untitled script for Mark Burman of Bronxton Media Ventures. Bronxton Media just finished the feature 'Girls in the Game' and some of Burman's credits can be seen on IMDB.com.

November 7, 2003
Diana Townsend has gained representation with manager A. Rahman Yoba of GhettoSuburbia Entertainment for her script 'Gus & Mattie'. Yoba is currently developing and producing the urban dramedy 'Khaki Blues' and an untitled dark comedy loosely based on the 1950 film 'Sunset'. Yoba was co-writer (with his brother, actor Malik Yoba: 'New York Undercover', 'Bull') of the critically acclaimed musical stage play 'What's on the Hearts of Men,' which was nominated in five categories at the 2003 NAACP/Hollywood Theatre Awards.

November 7, 2003
Cynthia Butterworth optioned her short screenplay 'Emma's Choice' to Tom Faber of Renegade Video Productions.

November 7, 2003
Doyle Ray Taylor acquired the short script 'Secret Admirer' written by Scott Osborne and just finished shooting it.

October 31, 2003
Jeff Johnsen of Razorboy Productions found the script 'Probed' by writer Jamie Nash through our network. Together with Eduardo Sanchez of Haxan Films, they are working with Nash to further develop and produce it. Eduardo Sanchez co-wrote and co-directed 'The Blair Witch Project'. Johnsen also worked on 'The Blair Witch Project' and is slated to direct the feature film, 'Fool's Goal' by Kraig X Wenman. This year alone Jamie Nash has optioned three scripts and looks to be optioning two more before the year is out.

October 31, 2003
Juliet Sanchez has gained representation with manager Abdul Yoba of GhettoSuburbia Entertainment for her script 'Grey Matter'. Yoba is currently developing and producing the urban dramedy 'Khaki Blues' and an untitled dark comedy loosely based on the 1950 film 'Sunset'. Yoba was co-writer (with his brother actor Malik Yoba: 'New York Undercover', 'Bull') of the critically acclaimed musical stage play 'What's on the Hearts of Men,' which was nominated in five categories at the 2003 NAACP/Hollywood Theatre Awards.

October 24, 2003
Scribe Ian Holt has gained representation for his script 'Redline' with Atchity Ed./Ent. Intl. AEI is a management/production company whose credits include: 'Life Or Something Like It' (starring Angelina Jolie, Edward Burns and Tony Shalhoub) and 'Joe Somebody' (starring Tim Allen, Julie Bowen, Kelly Lynch and James Belushi). AEI is currently shopping this script with an eye to either produce the film or represent the writer in a sale. For more credits, see www.Showbizdata.com and www.imdb.com.

October 24, 2003
James Dalrymple of Altius Films has acquired the rights to Sue Berg's screenplay short, 'Private Caller'. He plans to produce this in the very near future. Dalrymple has been producing/directing/editing commercials in Los Angeles for a number of years. He is currently co-producing (not through our network) with Whitelight Motion Pictures a full-length feature titled 'The Mourning Dove', based on the book of the same name by author Larry Barkdull. David Ranes wrote the screenplay. Shooting begins in approximately 6 weeks.

October 24, 2003
UPDATE: 'L'il River Rats', the family film Cindy Parrish (discovered through our network) co-wrote for Dan Hall of VMS Media, has been produced and is being submitted to festivals now. It was nominated for best screenplay at SMMASH this year.

October 24, 2003
Earlier this year Daniel Cattier acquired Brian Young's short script 'Mulholland'. Production has finished for it and it is being prepared for the festival circuit.

October 17, 2003
Through our network, Julio Ponce Palmieri signed a work-for-hire contract with TJ Mancini of Crossroads Production & Management. Palmieri has been hired by Mancini to adapt a screenplay based upon a novel about Simon Bolivar. In addition, Mancini has two other scripts by Palmieri, to which he is currently working on attaching name actors. Some of Mancini's credits include: 'Shadow of a Doubt' starring Melanie Griffith and Tom Berenger, 'Strays' starring Vin Deisel, and 'Downtown: A Street Tale' starring Genevieve Bujold. In addition to his work with Mancini, Palmieri has a feature in development with another production company (not as a result of InkTip.com's exposure). So far two of Palmieri's shorts have been produced. Miklos Philips of Point Zero Pictures acquired the short script 'Riding With Jack' from Julio through our network. It has been produced; Ponce has received a copy of it and is very pleased with the way it turned out. 'Riding With Jack' is now being submitted to festivals, including Sundance.

October 17, 2003
Peter Bruno of Blackwood Pictures optioned the short 'The Realtor' by Robynn and Matt Clairday. Bruno produced the TV pilot 'School,' starring Paris Hilton, the feature 'The Damage Done,' and directed the comedy-horror spoof 'Blackwood,' starring Justine Priestley from 'Melrose Place'. He currently has a well-reviewed short film on IFILM that he produced and directed entitled 'Hateful'.

October 17, 2003
Update: Not too long ago, Doyle Ray Taylor obtained the short, 'Secret Admirer' written by Scott Osborne and shooting is scheduled for today!

October 9, 2003
Update: In addition to the other project mentioned below, James Quattrochi of 2nd Generation Films optioned the script 'When the Dead Whisper' by Kraig X Wenman. This project has been gaining momentum. A Happy Place and Gold Circle Films are attached to produce. This project is currently in development and Wenman recently sent in his second draft for approval. A Happy Place Productions produced 'On the Line', starring Lance Bass and Joey Fatone. Credits for Gold Circle Films include the record breaking 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' and 'The Man From Elysian Fields', starring Andy Garcia, Mick Jagger and Julianna Margulies. Quattrochi's directing credits include: 'True Friends' and 'Full Circle'. He is the producer and director of the recently completed film, 'Jesus, Mary and Joey' (starring Vincent Pagano, Marley Shelton, Jennifer Esposito, Olympia Dukakis, Jason Gedrick, Stacy Keach, Tess Harper and Charles Durning). James is slated to direct. Agent Deborah Harry of Deborah Harry Talent represented Wenman in this deal.

October 9, 2003
Bruce Lucas just made an exclusive deal to direct and produce the script 'The Secret Fairy Godmothers Club' written by Tim Lee & Doug Bagot. Bruce Lucas Productions has over fourteen years of production management in directing, producing, development, writing, and technical expertise in all phases of video, film and TV production including commercials, documentaries and corporate videos. His most recent project was a dramatic short film titled: 'A Walk in the Dark' starring Mike McGlone ('The Brothers McMullen', 'She's the One', 'The Bone Collector') and Tertia Lynch ('Hank Williams: Lost Highway' - Off Broadway).

October 2, 2003
Vijay Vaidyanathan of Net Effect Media Inc, has purchased the script 'Mourning' by Charlie McCarrick. Net Effect Media Inc. has just completed its first full-length feature, 'Green Card Fever,' which is currently being released worldwide.

October 2, 2003
Update: A few months ago, director James Quattrochi of 2nd Generation Films optioned the script 'I'm Pretty Sure I Have A Fear Of Commitment' written by Terry Cosgrove. Quattrochi has been consistently working on this and now Alex Rose of Alex Rose Productions is attached to produce it along with Quattrochi, who will also be directing. Credits for Alex Rose include: Norma Rae, starring Sally Field; Frankie & Johnny, starring Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer; Overboard, starring Kurt Russell and Goldi Hawn; The Other Sister, starring Diane Keaton, Juliette Lewis and Giovanni Ribisi and others. Directing credits for James Quattrochi include: True Friends and Full Circle. He is the producer and director of the recently completed film, 'Jesus, Mary and Joey' (starring Vincent Pagano, Marley Shelton, Jennifer Esposito, Olympia Dukakis, Jason Gedrick, Stacy Keach, Tess Harper and Charles Durning).

September 25, 2003
Arnold Leibovit Entertainment has optioned three scripts (BIG WOMEN 1, BIG WOMEN 2:Three Fat Sisters and a Baby Lost in New York and BIG WOMEN 3:Tres Hermanas de Grasa Y El Templo de Sentencia (Three Fat Sisters and the Temple of Doom), from scribe Deborah Maxwell. Liebovit was an Executive Producer for 'The Time Machine' starring Guy Pearce, which was released broadly in theatres in 2002. More details and credits can be seen on IMDB.com. These scripts were found through our network, but it was because of the Words From Here screenplay competition and their desire to get the winning writers as much exposure as possible. They made an arrangement with InkTip.com to get their winning writers and extra push.

September 18, 2003
Scribe Steve Aktin signed a deal to pen three scripts for Mark Burman of Bronxton Media Ventures. Bronxton Media just finished the feature ‘Girls in the Game’ and some of Burman’s credits can be seen on IMDB.com. It started with Greg Morgan of Coal Mine Canary Films discovering Aktin through our network and it progressed from there to a three-picture deal with Burman of Broxton Media.

September 18, 2003
Student director Mario Bonassin has purchased the short ‘The Fly’ from Julie Wochholz. Shooting is planned for later this year.

September 18, 2003
Update:
A while ago we mentioned that Rory Christian of Montage Communications optioned the short ‘Last Confessions’ from writer Brian Young. This short has now been shot and is in post!

September 5, 2003
Nancy Stein of American Girl Productions has optioned the script 'Deborah Samson' by John Walker Bellingham. Stein's award-winning short film 'Stealing Innocence' was recently acquired by Simmons Lathen Media Group. Now she is working hot and heavy on this project. The 'Deborah Samson' script was found through our network, but it was because of the Women in Film and Video New England Screenplay Competition and their desire to get the winning writers as much exposure as possible. They made an arrangement with InkTip.com for that extra push.

September 5, 2003
Another film produced: Eric Stacey “Director's Cut: A Killer Comedy”
Previously we announced that Eric Stacey of Landfall Productions, Inc. had optioned the script 'The Hollywood Hills Massacre' by Brennon Jones. This movie has now been produced under the name of 'Director's Cut: A Killer Comedy', or simply 'Director's Cut'. Distribution has been secured! For additional buzz, this film is now submitted for the festival circuit. Stacey's credits include: 'It's in the Air', 'The Waldorf Promise', 'America's Scenic Rail Journeys' (Associate Producer for this six hour series), and 'A Berkeley Christmas'. Jones is a working writer.

August 29, 2003
Entertainment attorney Dinah Perez of Light Renegade Entertainment, Inc. has optioned the script 'HopAlong Kate' by Luanne Brown.

August 29, 2003
Jessie Wallace of Silverthorn Pictures Inc. has optioned the short 'Yellow Bird' by Carol Brown. Her 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'.

August 22, 2003
LeMar Fooks has obtained management representation with Sheri Fults of Elysian Entertainment Inc.

August 22, 2003
Nigerian scribe, Emeka Obiakonwa has obtained representation with Marlin Adams, a New York City based producer/manager and former distributor (KJM3 Entertainment Group, 'Daughters of the Dust', 'Man By The Shore').

August 15, 2003
Multi-award winners Lee and Jena Levinson of Late Bloomer Company Ltd., have optioned the script 'Crusaders' by Charles Barlow. Their most recent film 'Out of the Ashes' for Showtime Networks (starring Christine Lahti, Beau Bridges, Bruce Davison, the late Richard Crenna and directed by Joe Sargent) just won the Jewish Image Award (Christine Lahti, Best Portrayal of a Female in a Film) and is nominated for an Emmy (Best Cinematography for Donald Morgan, A.C.S.). Other credits include: 'The Legend of Walks Far Woman' (3-hour NBC-TV movie; Western Heritage Award); 'Skeezer' (2-hour NBC-TV movie; Peabody Award; Emmy Nomination); 'Playing With Fire' (2-hour NBC-TV movie; Film Advisory Board Award); 'Runaway Father' (2-hour CBS-TV movie; Film Advisory Board Award).

August 15, 2003
ABC Daytime has commissioned Antonio Solis to write a spec script for one of their soaps. Attica Peace of Earth Angels Literary Mgmt (specializing in minority & women writers and directors) found Solis through our network and obtained the commission for Solis.

August 15, 2003
Roger Winebarger of Optomai Productions optioned an original screenplay by Seth Front (title to be mentioned once production begins). Though, in development, a director is already attached. Winebarger's credits include 'Vampire Assassin' and 'Power Elite', to be released in the near future. Front was in the Warner Bros Sitcom Writing Workshop and his credits include Nickel & Dime starring Wallace Shawn and C. Thomas Howell.

August 12, 2003
Update:
As we have mentioned before, manager Brooklyn Weaver of Energy Entertainment scouted scribe John Sullivan through us. Weaver then helped Sullivan get 275K against 575K (Variety, 2-12-02), for his script 'Rapid' with Columbia Pictures. It was followed by a 3-project deal with Dimension Films/Miramax. What I didn't know is that Sullivan has already written two of the scripts in this deal with Dimension Films.

Both films have been shot and are in post. The details for the second film will be announced later, after Dimension/Miramax has made it public. The first film, however, is 'Prophecy: Revelation' starring Doug Bradley, John Light, Georgina Raylance and Kari Wuhrer and is directed by Joel Soisson. Credits for the actors and director can be seen on IMDB.com. I am told that home video release is scheduled for some time in November/December.

Sullivan's 'Rapid' is currently in development with Columbia Pictures.

Additionally, Scott Thomas (Latin Dragon, Anacardium) of Pacific Entertainment Group found Sullivan's script, 'Johnny Blackout' through our network and optioned it a while back. This project is now in pre-production.

Sullivan, who is also represented by Genesis Literary Agency, is just one of the many talented writers who currently have scripts on InkTip.com.

August 8, 2003
Ranko Markovich of Templar Productions optioned the script 'In Silence I Perish' by Nicholas Turner (based on the life and death of the composer Peter Tchaikovsky). Principals for Templar Productions include Ranko Markovic and Jeff Purser. Purser recently produced the feature 'Fat Pizza', which did quite well in Australia. Village Roadshow Australia has picked it up for international distribution.

August 8, 2003
Norm Sanders, Executive Producer with Envision Entertainment, has optioned the script 'Cracked' by Adam Lamas. Lamas will be directing and this script is currently out to name talent. Lamas' first feature film debuted at Slamdance Film Festival and enjoyed a long and critically successful life on the film circuit. The New York Times considered it one of the best of the festival and called it '...a gem...' Lamas also earned comparisons to Kurasawa and Bergman by critics at the Boston Phoenix, The Holland Sentinel and Atlanta's Creative Loafing.

August 8, 2003
Vijay Vaidyanathan of Net Effect Media Inc., after reading the script 'Lightning Strikes' on our site, has commissioned Paul Freeman to write a romantic comedy for him. Net Effect Media Inc. has just completed its first full-length feature, 'Green Card Fever,' which is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release August 22nd. Freeman is doing well: in just over a year, he has been commissioned to write two scripts and has optioned five others through our network.

August 8, 2003
Samantha Plotkin's short 'The First Fart' was optioned by Joe Cantu of Texas World Television. Cantu plans on filming the short later this year.

August 1, 2003
Dan Riley and Peter J Clark of Port Magee Pictures have signed an exclusive agreement to pitch the novel 'My Fractured Life,' by Rikki Lee Travolta (published in 2002 by Infinity Publishing). The novel has received 5-star reviews at Amazon.com and the Barnes & Noble website. Travolta is an internationally published journalist for media giants Cahners, Miller-Freeman, CMP, and JIMI. His writings for the stage include 'King for a Day', 'Aladdin', and 'G-Girls.' Travolta's manager, Drake Miezel of Prime Time Entertainment, brokered the deal. Producer credits for Riley include the following TV series: 'EX-treme Dating', 'Santiara' and 'The Fifth Wheel'. Clark is a respected script supervisor and also co-produced the TV series 'Santiara'. Credits for Riley and Clark can be seen on IMDB.com.

August 1, 2003
Alexandra Taylor has the script 'Hidden Face,' by Christopher Stapleton and Barry Ambrose, for a co-production deal with Christian Bevington (formerly of Intermedia Films) and Vaughn Smith (a partner in SER entertainment), for an independent Direct to Video producing venture. Taylor has written, produced and directed close to 30 stage productions in the LA area. She is now venturing into feature film production.

August 1, 2003
Tim Cagney has signed to be represented by the Kristine Krupp Talent Agency, a WGA Signatory. Tim's script, 'Stolen Memories: Secrets from the Rose Garden,' starring Mary Tyler Moore, was nominated by the WGA for best original long form teleplay.

July 25, 2003
Cosgrove-Meurer Productions has entered an agreement whereby they will be pitching an untitled reality series based upon an idea by Richard Blade Sheppard. Cosgrove-Meurer Productions are the producers of 'Unsolved Mysteries' (starring Robert Stack) and numerous other TV movies, which can be found on IMDB.com under John Cosgrove and Terry Meurer. Richard Blade Sheppard has sold two screenplays (features) in the past, 'Hostage' and 'We're With The Band'. He wrote for the Paramount/UPN series '7 Days' including the second season finale 'The Cure'. Blade recently sold a series to E! called 'You're In The MoviE!' - a reality series - and partnered with Foglight Entertainment on that. Additionally, he has been hired by Viacom/VH1 to write and produce a series called 'Bands Reunited'. This is currently in production. The deal was repped by attorney John Moonves.

July 25, 2003
Alan R. Green of The Entertainment Alliance Inc. signed an exclusive pitch agreement (to shop, and if greenlit, produce) for the script 'The Prisoners' by Craig Philips. From 1983 through 1987, Alan Green was contracted to write and produce TV movies and miniseries through Orion Pictures. In the early 90s, he worked for Hollywood-Continental Films as Head of Development and Production. In 1994, he formed The Entertainment Alliance, Inc. with Tim Van Rellim. More info can be found on IMDB.com.

July 25, 2003
Matt Sunderland of Yokon Films has optioned 'Open All Night' by Mike Sherer (Sherer's fourth option). Simon King is attached to direct. He is currently shooting 'Dilemmic'. Sunderland produced and directed the feature 'Draining Lizards' as well as the shorts 'Money Trouble' and 'The Great Hopper Race'.

July 25, 2003
Javier Reyna of New Element Pictures, LLC has optioned the script 'Devil's Clay' by Michael Richter. Reyna has directed and produced several shorts as well as a feature. Some of his credits can be seen on IMDB.com.

July 25, 2003
Joseph Kwong has optioned his script 'Resurrection' to Sabena Bird of It's a Hit Productions. They are in the process of attaching a director. Sabena is also developing another project pitched to her by Kwong. Some of Kwong's credits include: Executive Producing 'Dr. Seuss Tales' for JPKids – an animated TV series for PBS; 'Sly Cooper & The Thievius Racoonus', a Sony Playstation 2 video game for SuckerPunch, rated 'A-' by Entertainment Weekly; 'Eddie Would Go', a feature script commissioned by director Wayne Wang; developed 'Operating Instructions', a TV sitcom for NBC based on the memoir by novelist Anne LaMott and writing the pilot 'Cyberchase', new PBS educational math TV series for WNET.

July 18, 2003
Traktor Film has optioned the script 'White Girls' by Kenneth Waddell. Based in Hollywood, Traktor Film is a group of Swedish filmmakers who only produce and direct as Traktor - never as individuals. 'Chain of Fools' is their feature film debut. It starred, among others, Salma Hayek, Steve Zahn, Jeff Goldblum, Elijah Wood, and Lara Flynn Boyle. Since 1990, Traktor has produced or directed over 300 commercials for Miller Lite, Diesel Jeans, Volvo, Fox sports, Nike and others. 'White Girls' is a script that Chadwick Clough of ScriptPIMP.com gave a 'recommend' to and arranged to have placed on our site for additional exposure.

July 18, 2003
Randy Ser of Journey Ent. has optioned the script 'Sluggers' by Bruce Worrilow. Ser 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. For three years, Worrilow worked under contract on various projects as a writer for Disney Pictures.

July 18, 2003
Sabena Bird of It's a Hit Productions is partnering with Ioannis Skiotes to produce Skiotes' script 'The Last Sacrifice'. They are in pre-production and scheduled for shooting in September. Yasmine, Darius McCrary, Isaac Hayes, John Lewis and hip-hop artist Pastor Troy are attached. They have a completed soundtrack with a track from Ludacris and several other national hip-hop stars.

July 18, 2003
Karl Rysted has gained representation with Marcello Robinson of Robinson Entertainment for his TV script, 'The Defender'. Robinson Entertainment is a management/production company and credits include: 'Where There's A Will' w/ Magic Johnson Entertainment and 'The Resident's Of Washington Heights'. They are producing the feature film 'In The Heart Of America' by Kevin Abler with STC Entertainment Inc, and did the casting for the 2003 Sundance Film 'The Beat'.

July 11, 2003
The writing team of Michael Steven Gregory and Anna Gilson has optioned their script 'Valentine Carol' to Craig Nichols of Pendle View LLC. In addition, Nichols has taken with this writing duo on for writing another untitled project. This is the third (fourth counting the untitled project) script Gregory has optioned where Inktip.com had a hand, not to mention his gaining representation with Brian Overland of Overland management. One of the other scripts optioned was 'Long Came Charlie', which was picked up by actor Dustin Hoffman's production company, Punch Productions (Tootsie, Mad City, Wag the Dog, The Devil's Arithmetic, Walk on the Moon). Gregory has been a staff writer on four series, including 'Spiderman-Unlimited' and 'The Silver Surfer'.

Established in October 2001, Pendle View is headed by former Blue Rider Pictures' Director of Development & Production Craig Nicholls. During his tenure at Blue Rider Mr. Nicholls developed and delivered fifteen features and a documentary, working with partners such as Walden Media, Dimension Films, Artisan Entertainment, Showtime Networks, Trimark Pictures, the Fox Family Channel, etc. Credits include 'Wishmaster 3', 'Shergar' and 'Children of the Corn 666'.

July 11, 2003
Randy Ser of Journey Ent. has optioned the script 'Attack of the Soccer Moms' by Sheryl Scarborough and Kayte Kutch. This is the second script Scarborough has optioned in the past couple months. Ser 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.

July 11, 2003
Philip Yuhas' script, 'The Crockettville Kid', now titled 'McGriff', has been optioned by It's A Hit Productions, headed by Sabena Bird. The script is in several directors' hands and talks are underway to attach one of them.

July 4, 2003
Scribe Brian Young has entered into an agreement to write a script for Anne Francois of Tactics.
Some of Francois' credits include: 'Nine Months' (Hugh Grant and Julianne Moore), 'Peroxide Passion', 'Operation Splitsville', 'North Star', and 'Reunion'. Other credits can be seen on IMDB.com. Young has been doing quite well in the last year. He has sold/optioned 3 feature scripts and been hired to do writes and rewrites on a couple of others, through our network. This includes the sell he made for 'Love For Rent' to Alvaro Albarracin of MiamiLA Entertainment Inc (Shooting is scheduled for late August, as mentioned in the last newsletter).

July 4, 2003
James Johnston has optioned his script 'Why Aren't You Dancing' to Affinity Films International Ltd. They have quite a few credits, which can be found at: http://www.affinityfilms.com/management.htm. Tina Betts of Andrew Mann Ltd. brokered the option.

July 4, 2003
Karl Rysted has gained representation with Marc Robinson of Robinson Entertainment for his TV script 'The Defender'. Robinson Entertainment is a management/production company and their
credits include: 'Where There's A Will' w/ Magic Johnson Entertainment and 'The Resident's Of Washington Heights'. They are producing the feature film 'In The Heart Of America' by Kevin
Abler with STC Entertainment Inc, and did the casting for the 2003 Sundance Film 'The Beat'.

July 4, 2003
Scott Mcconnel optioned his short script 'Confess!' to Roland Kanamueller of Rolmade Film Company. Kanamueller recently finished producing the short 'Herbst' (Early Autumn) and just began pre-production on his next short, 'Der Strick' (Gallows Cord). He has two features in development and 'Confess!' will likely be their last short.

July 4, 2003
This is an update on the script 'Messengers' by Charles Hall, Adam MacLean & Ryan Neill, which was found through our network by New York-based Workshop Productions, LLC. This film is now very close to being done. It has about one month of post-production left. There was an article written about it in the Summer Edition of Filmmaker Magazine, in the 'In Focus' section. It can also be seen here:
http://www.filmmakermagazine.com/summer2003/columns/in_focus.html

July 4, 2003
This is an update on the short screenplay 'Life Script', by Rebecca Hinton, which Bill Ferguson of Paia Pictures acquired last year. This short has been completed and well received at an industry screening. It is now being submitted to various festivals. Bill is also now working on a couple of features.

June 27, 2003
We are pleased to announce another three-picture deal to a first-time writer found through our network! Global Screen Partners fell in love with the script 'Statute of Limitations' by Mylo Carbia and loved her writing so much that she was signed to a three-picture deal. This was mentioned on YAHOO! MOVIE NEWS, FILMSTEW.COM, CBS, NBC, Latin Vision, etc.

The previous three-picture deal is John Sullivan, who was found through our network by manager Brooklyn Weaver of Energy Entertainment. Through Brooklyn, John got 275K against 575K (Variety, 2-12-02), for his script 'Rapid' with Columbia Pictures. It was then followed up by a 3-project deal with Dimension Films/Miramax.

June 27, 2003
Marlin Adams has optioned the script 'Plausible Deniability' from husband and wife writing team Tish Lampert and James Coblentz. Adams, a New York City based entertainment attorney, producer and former distributor (KJM3 Entertainment Group, 'Daughters of the Dust', 'Man By The Shore') will be developing the project through his Globaldom Films banner.

June 27, 2003
UPDATE:
This is an update on the script 'Love For Rent' by Brian Young, which was purchased outright by Alvaro Albarracin of MiamiLA Entertainment Inc., and of course, found through our network.
This project is now fully financed and filming is scheduled for the end of August. Alvaro Albarracin is executive producer. Terence Michael is producing it and Shane Edelman will be directing.
Latin singer and actress Martita Roca will star. For more info on her, go to www.Martitaroca.com
Terence Michael has quite a few credits to his name, including the recent theatrical release of 'Never Again'. He has a series (Duets) currently on MTV and more info can be seen on IMDB.com or his website: www.terencemichael.com
Shane Edelman is a working actor/director who directed 'According to Spencer'. The film's producers include Terence Michael, Richard Finney and Gay Ribisi, among others.

June 27, 2003
Music video producer John Warnock of Squintbox Productions has acquired the short 'Sleek' by Robynn Clairday. Warnock plans to begin shooting in the very near future.

June 20, 2003
Ranko Markovic of Parada Productions has optioned the script 'Racy Radio' by Australian writer
Warwick Teece. Parada Production's principals include Ranko Markovic and Jeff Purser. Jeff recently produced the feature 'Fat Pizza', which did quite well in Australia. Village Roadshow Australia has picked it up for international distribution.

June 20, 2003
Laurie Erickson has gained representation with manager Ric Tanner of Solid Entertainment, a literary management company that prides itself on representing both established writers and directors as well as emerging new talent.

June 20, 2003
Entertainment Attorney and manager, Desiree Washington is repping Jennifer Shippee for her script 'The Witches Cup'.

June 13, 2003
UPDATE:
We are pleased to update you on one of the scripts found through our network:
Joel Rice of Wildrice Productions optioned 'This Time Around', a script by Nathan Nipper. It was then rewritten and ultimately produced by WildRice Productions. This romantic comedy stars Carly Pope, Brian A. Green and Sara Rue. The movie airs Sunday June 22 at 8:00 p.m. PST on ABCFamily. More of Joel's credits can be seen on IMDB.com

June 13, 2003
Rob and Rita Sandoval have entered in a loose agreement for representation with Nathan Santell of the management/production company, Jaret Entertainment. Jaret Entertainment's credits include 'How to Deal', 'Legally Blonde', '10 Things I Hate About You' and 'Rounders'. In Nathan's words about the script, 'It was a great find'. This script was also a Scriptapalooza top finalist.

June 13, 2003
Randy Ser of Journey Entertainment Corporation has optioned the script 'Holy Einstein' by Bibi Ong BanZandt. Ser is an accomplished production designer who has moved into directing features. He directed and produced 'All You Need' starring Kelly Martin, Janet Carroll and Robert Pine. More can be found on IMDB.com. This is Bibi's first option, however, Bibi has been hired to write another script for a production company based overseas.

June 13, 2003
Randy Ser of Journey Entertainment Corporation has optioned the script 'My Inner Nerd' by Peter Berk. Ser 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

June 13, 2003
Australian writer Ben Blanks has gained representation with LA based D-No Entertainment. D-No Entertainment has projects set up with Paramount, New Line Cinema, Miramax and Disney. Ben was brought into the company by Rudy Scalese.

June 13, 2003
Marc Dube of Gearhead has optioned the short 'The License' by Fred Sahner. Gearhead is a commercial/music video production company and has produced music video work for Sony Music - Dixie Chicks, Altantic - Bif naked, Yve Adam, Warner Music - Big Wreck, Chris Cummings, and Universal - Framers Daughter, etc. They are the largest commercial production company in western Canada and rep a roster of eight directors from around the world.

June 13, 2003
Sheri Fults of Elysian Entertainment Inc. has signed on to represent screenwriter James Schlicker.

June 6, 2003
David Kohner Zuckerman of Silver Lion Films has optioned the script 'Sweetwater Flyers' by Susan Lockwood. Credits for Silver Lion Films include: Flashfire, The Air Up There, Pure Luck, Steel Dawn, Flipper, Gunmen, McHale's Navy, One Man's Hero and Crocodile Dundee in LA.

June 6, 2003
Carole Myers of Envision has optioned 'Silent Hail' by John Marino. Credits for Envision include: The Marshall (ABC series), Streets, The Pinch Championships (ESPN/USA), seven synicated specials and others.

June 6, 2003
John Benitz of Peachtree Films has optioned the script 'I'm With Stupid' by Anthony Grieco. Benitz wrote, directed and produced the award-winning 'Children of the Struggle', a 30 minute short, which screened at numerous festivals. Benitz is an award winning stage director, having won the Dramalogue Award in 1997. Working Artists Agency's Debora Koslowski was the representative for Grieco.

June 6, 2003
Claudia Jurt of Kalzone Productions has acquired the rights to the screenplay short, 'Be The Character' written by Malcolm McClintick. Kalzone Productions is a new production company located in Ottawa, Canada. They are planning to produce a series of shorts to send out to film festivals, which will hopefully then lead to feature productions.

May 30, 2003
Ron Wolotzky of Newmark Films has optioned 'Has God Gone Fishing' by Gerald Jones. Newmark Films partners also include Tim Swain and Isaac H. Eaton. Keith Eckert of Newmark found the script. Wolotzky's credits include: 'Dry Cycle', 'M.Y.O.B.' (TV series), 'Clueless' (TV series) and 'Dream On' (TV series). Eaton's credits include: 'Shadow Hours' (starring Balthazar Getty and Peter Weller) and 'Dry Cycle'. Swain's credits include the recently completed 'Guns and Roses' (Starring Bobby Brown, Monica Calhoun and 'Lil Kim), 'Rent Control' (Melissa Joan Hart) and 'Dahmer'.

May 30, 2003
Roma Roth of R&R Productions has optioned the screenplay 'Angel Of Death Row' by Sheryl Scarborough. Roth's (formerly of Minds Eye Entertainment) credits include 'Dance' (starring Patrick Swayze) and 'Viva Las Nowhere' (Starring Daniel Stern, James Caan and Patricia Richardson).

May 30, 2003
Nicolai Amter has optioned 'The Amateurs' from scribe Sampson Williams. Amter is a UK based commercial director with clients including: MTV UK, MTV BASE, MTV DANCE, MTV Hits, Cartoon Network, VH-1 UK, TCM and Fox Kids. He recently directed/produced the short 'Avatar'. More info on it can be found here: www.avatar-movie.com. Williams is the writer for the movie 'The River Chao Phraya.'

May 23, 2003
Paul Raimondi of Raimondi Films has optioned the western script 'Twenty Year Shadow' by Peter DeWolfe. Raimondi is the writer/director for the LA Times commercials seen in most theatres in Southern California. Some of his other directing and producing credits can be found on IMDB.com.

May 23, 2003
Scribe Pauline Kiernan has entered into a work-for-hire agreement to write a script called 'Loveless Love' for Essy Niknejad of INPinc Productions. Niknejad's directing and producing credits can be seen on IMDB.com.

May 16, 2003
Ron Wolotzky of Newmark Films has optioned 'Silent Prayers' from writer Dave Lundgren. Newmark Films' partners also include Tim Swain and Isaac H. Eaton. Wolotzky's credits include: 'Dry Cycle', 'M.Y.O.B.' (TV series), 'Clueless' (TV series) and 'Dream On' (TV series). Eaton's credits include: 'Shadow Hours' (starring Balthazar Getty and Peter Weller) and 'Dry Cycle'. Swain's credits include the recently completed 'Guns and Roses' (Starring Bobby Brown, Monica Calhoun and 'Lil Kim'), 'Rent Control' (Melissa Joan Hart) and 'Dahmer'.

May 16, 2003
Roma Roth of R&R Productions has optioned the screenplay 'Hush Little Baby' by Barbara Kymlicka. Roth's, (formerly of Minds Eye Entertainment) credits include 'Dance' (starring Patrick Swayze) and 'Viva Las Nowhere' (Starring Daniel Stern, James Caan and Patricia Richardson). Kymlicka has now optioned two scripts and been hired to write another through our network.

May 16, 2003
Mario Romano of Romano Productions has optioned 'Barona Brothers' by Stephen Padilla. Credits include 'Only in Venice' and 'You Never Know' for Paramount. Romano has also produced numerous videos & commercials and has another project in development with Showtime. Padilla, not too long ago, optioned another script (not through InkTip) to a New York based production company and won the Zaki Gordon Award for Excellence in Screenwriting and the Columbus Citizens Foundation Fellowship.

May 9, 2003
Alexandra Taylor and Annemarie Curry of Day Job Productions (a side venture of Thrilling Entertainment, which produces motion pictures and television) have optioned the script 'Phobia' from writer Barbara Kymlicka. Taylor has written, produced and directed close to 30 stage productions in the LA area and this is her first foray into feature films. Curry has produced three independent features, 'Intoxicating', 'Hard Luck' and 'My Sweet Killer', which can be found on IMDB.com. This is the second success Kymlicka has had through our network! Her first one involved being hired to write a script for David DeCoteau.

May 9, 2003
Mario F. Domina of MFD Films optioned the script 'The Blue Monkey' by Michael Gibson. Mario has held executive-level positions with several independent motion picture/TV production companies, and has been involved in the producing, financing, international co-productions 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.' This is the second script Gibson has optioned to Mario, the first being 'Pulp Chicken'.

May 9, 2003
Update on another film having been shot where the writer was found through our network!
A while back, Dan Hall of VMS hired scribe Cindy Parrish to help with a story of his called 'River Rats'. The script was completed and shooting began in August of 2002. Post-production has been completed and Hall is currently in negotiations for distribution.

May 9, 2003
Bramley Johnson of Deus Productions, LLC has acquired the screenplay short 'After Life' by Susan Touchborne. Johnson is now in post-production on the short.

May 2, 2003
Gene Kraft of Gene Kraft Productions has The World At Her Feet by Ken Sonenclar. Gene's credits include: 'The Big Town', 'It's True,' and recently, 'Gahan Wilson's The Kid', which Gene executive produced for Showtime. More credits are on IMDB.com.

May 2, 2003
Johnny Martin of Martini Films has optioned the script 'The House on Old Hollow Road' by Daniel Pard. Johnny's credits can be seen on IMDB.com. Johnny has been looking for scripts through other avenues for the last 18 months, without success. On March 19th Johnny began his search on our site. Within weeks, he was able to find and acquire the ideal script for his next producing project.

May 2, 2003
Richard Blade Sheppard has gained representation with Paul Weitzman of Preferred Artists, a long established talent and literary agency with its roots firmly planted in the industry.

May 2, 2003
Justin Adams optioned his short script 'Bike Ride' to director Conrad Fink. Finks background is in commercials and more info can be found here: www.thisistv.net Adams has had several of his short films and music video screenplays and treatments sold and produced.

April 25, 2003
Marvin Acuna of Acuna Entertainment has found and is producing 'How Did it Feel…?' by writer/director Daniel Faraldo, based upon Faraldo's award winning play. This project is fully financed and is in pre-production. This marks the feature directorial debut of Daniel Faraldo. Faraldo is repped by literary manager Marvin Acuna of Acuna Entertainment and attorney Sean Marks. Blair Underwood will star along with other name talent to be mentioned later. Underwood starred in three films last year. He appeared as the male lead opposite Julia Roberts in Steven Soderbergh's 'Full Frontal'. He also starred in the independent dramas 'Final Breakdown' and 'G.' He burst into the national spotlight with his confident and passionate portrayal of lawyer Jonathan Rollins in the NBC hit series 'L.A. Law.' The role also earned him a Golden Globe nomination. Blair is repped by WMA, Thruline Entertainment, and attorney Patty Felkner. Marvin Acuna has 9 years in the industry and represents working Latin-American writers and writer/directors in both TV and feature films. He has packaged quite a few projects including one starring Christian Slater and several starring Bernie Mac. Marvin just finished “Two Days” starring Paul Rudd.

April 25, 2003
Joel Rice of WildRice Productions has optioned 'The Ringer' by Sheri Keasler. Rice's credits include: 'One Kill' (Anne Heche, Sam Shepard and Eric Stoltz), 'About Sarah' (Kellie Martin and Mary Steenburgen) and others. More info is available on IMDB.com. For more credits see www.ShowbizData.com. Alexia Melocchi of Little Studio Films Inc. brokered the deal. This is the second of Sheri's scripts found through our network. Alexia Melocchi found Sheri Keasler's script, 'Russianbride.com' and is co-producing it with North by Northwest (producers of 'The Basket' starring Peter Coyote and released by MGM). North by Northwest will also distribute foreign. Jim Becket (director of Southern Cross with Esai Morales) is on board to direct it. Production is slated for fall 2003. Little Studio Films Inc. is one of the entities on the 'Alexander The Great' project by best selling Author Valerio Manfredi, which will shoot in 2003 with director Baz Luhrman. Additionally, Little Studio Films Inc has taken Keasler on as a client. The company currently represents several high profile directors, writers and producers.

April 25, 2003
Canadian screenwriter Christopher R. Bruce has optioned his original feature film script 'Stalled' to Director/Producer Jon Einarsson Gustafsson of The Great Canadian Film Factory Inc. Some of Gustafsson's credits are available on IMDB.com. Christopher also signed on as Story Editor for another of Jon Gustafsson's feature film projects. Christopher is a Writer's Guild member of Canada. One of his co-writing credits is the feature film, 'Black Swan', distributed by Lions Gate Films and currently making the rounds in select Canadian theatres. Christopher has written for Discovery Channel Canada and has had other writing contracts. However, this is the first time a script wholly original to him has interested a producer enough to sign a Guild contract.

April 25, 2003
Miklos Phillips of MOZGOomedia has optioned the short 'Riding with Jack by Julio Ponce Palmieri. Casting is in progress for this short. More info can be found at:
www.mozgomedia.com/ridingwithjack

April 18, 2003
Adam Ripp and Steven Wolfson of A Thomas Edison Invention have optioned the Latin comedy 'Esez!' from writers Tim Stitzel and Bradford Iten. Ripp's and Wolfson's credits include:  'Public Access' (Grand Jury Prize for Best Feature Film at the Sundance Film Festival) and 'Gang Tapes' (multi-award winner distributed by Lions Gate Films). Ripp and Wolfson are currently working on a feature film that they are producing with Jan Debont, director of 'Speed' and 'Twister' for TNT.  This year, Ripp will be directing 'Beat Cop,' a collaboration with Chris McQuarrie (Academy Award winning writer of 'The Usual Suspects'). Ripp is repped by CAA and Ripp and Wolfson are managed by Trevor Engleson of Mission Underground. The option was brokered by Felippe Marques of FMA Management Inc., who represents Tim Stitzel.

April 18, 2003
Alvaro Albarracin of MiamiLA Entertainment Inc has purchased the script 'Love For Rent' by Brian Young. Though Albarracin has no produced credits at this time, he is an accomplished businessman/entrepreneur who currently owns several successful businesses. Principal photography is scheduled for later this year. Young has been doing very well. In fact, in the last 8 months he has sold or optioned all of his scripts and shorts and has been hired to write scripts as well.

April 18, 2003
Roma Roth of R&R Productions has optioned 'Confession' by Daniel Smith. Roth's, (formerly of Minds Eye Entertainment) credits can be seen on IMDB.com. Several of Smith's works have been produced and a couple of them can be seen on IMDB.com

April 11, 2003
A feature director (to be announced later) found Steve Fardys' 'Soul Searching' on our site and based upon Fardys' craftsmanship has hired him to pen a story. With the interest generated by the director, Fardys made contact with Barber Artist Group, a management company, and has gained representation. Barber Artist Group brokered the deal. This script first gained recognition as a script recommend from ScriptPIMP.com.

April 11, 2003
Vincent Leone has optioned the script, 'Fan Club' written by Todd Sheridan Perry and Duane Stinnett. Leone recently produced 'The Billabong Odyssey' (in post) – a surfing documentary about the search for the 100-foot wave. Prior to this, he worked on the films 'EdTV' and 'The Grinch Who Stole Christmas'. Leone also produced several online series for Howard's Internet venture Pop.com. Jennifer Champagne represents Todd and Duane and brokered the option.

April 11, 2003
Randall Gibbs has obtained management representation with Mark Heidelberger of Treasure Entertainment for his script 'Move The Crowd.' Heidelberger now has this script in the hands of name actors and directors.

April 11, 2003
Doyle ray Taylor of Down Right Talented Entertainment Mgmt. has acquired the short 'Secret Admirer' by Scott Osborn. Taylor plans on producing it later this year.

April 4, 2003
Yvonne Chotzen of Chotzen/Jenner Productions has optioned the script 'Seeing The Light' by Jenna Glatzer. Nick Aquilino of Chotzen/Jenner found the script through our network. Chotzen's credits include: 'The Rosa Parks Story', 'Murder in the Mirror', 'My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story', 'Lies He Told', 'Prison of Secrets', 'A Matter of Justice.' More information is available on IMDB.com. The option was brokered by Glatzer's manager, Brian Overland of Overland Lit Management.

April 4, 2003
Kevin Rapp of Groundbreaking Films is collaborating on a drama screenplay with writer Scott Lipanovich. Rapp found Lipanovich on our website and recently produced, directed and wrote 'Reflex Action,' released on video last year and distributed internationally. Lipanovich is also co-developing a story for a family drama titled 'Wish I Were here' for Davis Entertainment Filmworks.

April 4, 2003
Ian Hay of ENA Entertainment is working with Brian Young on a number of projects. They are collaborating on some and Hay is working on the financing for a script of Young's. Hay's credits include: 'Dead Man's Gun' (TV series), 'First Wave' (TV series), 'The Delicate Art of Parking and Patti' (TV Series). More info is available on IMDB.com. Scribe Brian Young has been fairly busy for the last few months, having sold several shorts, optioned a couple of scripts and is working on developing a few more stories for other production companies.

April 4, 2003
Additionally, Robert Ginty discovered Brian Young through our network and now the two are developing a script based upon the young life of a famous person in Britain. Ginty's credits can be seen on IMDB.com

April 4, 2003
Tim Vandesteeg of Vandy Productions and writer J De Ath have reached a work-for-hire agreement where Ath will pen a script based upon a concept of Vandesteeg's. Vandesteeg 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.

March 28, 2003
Adam Matlin of Industry Standard read the script 'Latent Image', written by Melton Cartes, on our site. As a result, Industry Standard and Cartes have reached an agreement for Cartes to pen a script based on an Industry Standard concept. Industry Standard is currently working with Maverick Films on a TV series, with Intuition Films on a feature and with Immortal Entertainment on another feature.

March 28, 2003
Miller-Clark Entertainment optioned the script 'Tango King' by Kal Wagenheim. Miller-Clark Entertainment is a partnership between Jim Clark (director) and Gretchen Miller (producer) to produce live-action filmed projects. Their first live-action short film 'A Chance Meeting' was completed late last year. 'Tango King' will be their first feature length film, with Clark set to direct and Miller to produce. Additionally, Clark and Miller are partners in the animation company, Animationwerks, and currently have a children's television program with Warner Brothers, as well as two different animated feature films that have been optioned by another studio and are now in visual development. Wagenheim has had several books published over the years, including biographies of Roberto Clemente & Babe Ruth, and two plays produced off-off-Broadway.

March 28, 2003
Jay Alaimo and Matthew Fiorello of Mercer Filmed Entertainment have optioned the script, 'The Outlaws', written by Timothy Williams. Jay Alaimo produced the feature film 'Oscar' and three award winning shorts: 'Tide' (IFC), 'Pretzel' (starring Sam Rockwell) and 'Star Trash'. He has also produced music videos and commercials, as well as two documentaries for PBS. In March, Mercer Films established a production finance relationship with Montage Media Capital Group, headed by former Working Title CFO, Graham Bradstreet. Mercer Films and Montage Media Capital are financing and producing Andy Lauer's (Brillstein Grey) 'Little Cuba', a $10 million feature. Timothy Williams, the author of 'The Outlaws', has had several screenplays optioned and is a veteran TV series writer.

March 28, 2003
James Quattrochi of 2nd Generation Films has optioned the script 'Goddess Hypnotica' by Wesley Morrison. Quattrochi's directing credits include: 'True Friends' and 'Full Circle.' He is the producer and director of the recently completed film, 'Jesus, Mary and Joey' (starring Vincent Pagano, Marley Shelton, Jennifer Esposito, Olympia Dukakis, Jason Gedrick, Stacy Keach, Tess Harper and Charles Durning). More of Quattrochi's acting, directing and producing credits can be seen on IMDB.com or ShowbizData.com. The deal was brokered by Morrison's representative Candy Monteiro of Monteiro-Rose-Dravis Agency Inc.

March 28, 2003
Tim Vandesteeg of Vandy Productions and writer Kathleen Istudor have reached a work-for-hire agreement where Istudor will be writing a script based upon a concept of Vandesteeg's. Vandesteeg first read Istudor's 'Keeping Up with the Joneses' through our network. Vandesteeg 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.

March 28, 2003
Tim Vandesteeg of Vandy Productions and writer Jeff Lyon have reached a work-for-hire agreement where Lyon will be writing a script based upon an idea of Vandesteeg's. Vandesteeg first read Lyon's 'Finding Jack Kerouac' through our network.

March 21, 2003
Robert Ginty of Ginty Films International has taken on Daniel Smith to write a script about a famous person's formative years in the South in the 1940s. Ginty's directing credits include episodes for: Tracker, Charmed, China Beach, Evening Shade, Nash Bridges, Honey I Shrunk The Kids, etc. More of is credits can be found on Showbizdata.com and IMDB.com. Smith sold a feature (February One) to Showtime and is a co-producer for it; and optioned another script to Jane Goldenring and has another script that Diane Ladd is attached to star in and direct.

March 21, 2003
James Quattrochi of 2nd Generation Films has optioned a script (title to be announced later) by Tom Alvarado. Quattrochi's directing credits include: 'True Friends' and 'Full Circle.' He is the producer and director of the recently completed film, 'Jesus, Mary and Joey' (starring Vincent Pagano, Marley Shelton, Jennifer Esposito, Olympia Dukakis, Jason Gedrick, Stacy Keach, Tess Harper and Charles Durning). More of Quattrochi's acting, directing and producing credits can be seen on IMDB.com or ShowbizData.com. Quattrochi is currently pitching 5 scripts he found through our network to studios and his other contacts.

March 21, 2003
Tim Vandesteeg of Vandy Productions and Tim O'Brien have reached a work-for-hire agreement where O'Brien will be writing a script based up on idea of Vandesteeg's. Vandesteeg first read O'Brien's 'Sweet Harmony' through our network. Vandesteeg 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.

March 21, 2003
Tim Vandesteeg of Vandy Productions and Jack Ruff have reached a work-for-hire agreement where Ruff will be writing a script based up on idea of Vandesteeg's. Vandesteeg first read Ruff's 'Somebody is Calling My Name' through our network.

March 21, 2003
Through our network, Norm Sanders has hooked up with director Lance Tracy to produce Sharon Steinhauser's script 'Split'. Partial financing has been set up and they are looking to begin shooting during the summer. Sanders is Exec Producing. Tracy and Sanders are in talks with a third producer to get onto the team. Tracy directs 2-3 movies a year for KNN Productions and is looking to expand this.

March 21, 2003
Mark Lewis of Lem Studios has signed a deal memo with Lauren M. Smith for her script, 'Sight Unseen.'
Lewis is a recent graduate of Azusa Pacific University, has directed a number of shorts and commercial spots. This will be his first feature foray. Mark is currently pitching this project to name producers. Having placed well in competitions, this is Smith's first deal memo or option.

March 21, 2003
Manager Mike Monaco has taken on three more writers! They are Richard Blade, Ryan Wiskes and Larry McLaughlin. Monaco represents writers such as: Herschel Weingrod (Trading Places, Twins etc.), Tino Lucente (29 Palms), and Chris Alan. He also represents directors such as Joe Charbanic (The Watcher), Kevin Jordan (Smiling Fish), and Bob Gosse (Niagara Niagara, Julie Johnson). Blade has quite a few things going on. One script is in negotiations with a studio producer; he is in talks regarding a TV series with a production company, which currently has a series on TV; is working with Oleg Kalyan of Heavy Duty TV on a series for Russian television and just sold a series to E! He also wrote for the TV series '7 Days'.

March 21, 2003
David Cabrera has just signed with Marvin Acuna of Acuna Entertainment for management representation. Acuna represents working writers in both TV and feature films and has packaged quite a few projects including one starring Christian Slater and several starring Bernie Mac. Acuna plans to be shopping Cabrera's scripts shortly.

March 7, 2003
Frederic S. Fuchs of Fastvibe Productions has signed a deal memo for the script 'Spindown' by Eric Wolfhard. This script was found through our network by Fuchs's Dev. Exec. Roger Rai. Some of Fuchs's credits include: 'The Virgin Suicides,' 'Don Juan DeMarco,' 'Beautiful Joe,' 'The Rainmaker,' 'Dracula' and 'The Godfather Part lll.' Fuchs's long list of credits can be found on Showbizdata.com and IMDB.com. Through our network, Wolfhard optioned another script to Moore-Cramer Productions and has also obtained representation with Shapiro-Lichtman Talent Agency. Wolfhard also has another script (not through us) where the producers look to be closing financing (7 million) shortly.

March 7, 2003
Arthur Axelman of Broadcast Management Group optioned 'Shopping is a Bloodsport' by Phil Hwang. Axelman was the founder of the television movie division at William Morris Agency where he packaged 150 movies, miniseries, theatrical films and television series as an executive at WMA for 20 years. At Benchmark Pictures, Axelman produced 'Alibi' for ABC and 'Family Blessings' for CBS. Both pictures are now being telecast on Lifetime.

March 7, 2003
Craig Nicholls of Pendle View, LLC. optioned the script 'Going, Going, Gone!' by Phil Hwang. Nicholls is currently producing 'Thrill of the Kill' for Hearst Entertainment. Pendle View was established in October 2001 and is headed by former Blue Rider Pictures' Director of Development & Production Craig Nicholls. During his tenure at Blue Rider, Nicholls developed and delivered fifteen features and a documentary, working with partners such as Walden Media, Dimension Films, Artisan Entertainment, Showtime Networks, Trimark Pictures, the Fox Family Channel, et al. Some of Mr. Nicholls' credits can be seen on IMDB.com. Nicholls is currently producing 'Thrill of the Kill' for Hearst Entertainment.

 

March 7, 2003
James Quattrochi of 2nd Generation Films has optioned 4 (four!) scripts which he found on our website. Quattrochi's directing credits include: 'True Friends' and 'Full Circle.' He is the producer and director of the recently completed film, 'Jesus, Mary and Joey' (starring Vincent Pagano, Marley Shelton, Jennifer Esposito, Olympia Dukakis, Jason Gedrick, Stacy Keach, Tess Harper and Charles Durning). More of Quattrochi's acting, directing and producing credits can be seen on IMDB.com or ShowbizData.com. Quattrochi is currently pitching these 4 scripts to studios and his other contacts.

a) Quattrochi optioned 'I'm Pretty Sure I Have A Fear Of Commitment' by Terry Cosgrove. The deal was brokered by Cosgrove's agent Lenny Minelli of A Picture of You Agency.
b) Quattrochi optioned 'Lucky Teeter' by Jason Allen. This is Allen's second option.
c) Quattrochi optioned 'When The Dead Whisper' by Kraig X Wenman. Wenman previously sold two shorts through our network (has had quite a few shorts produced) and is in negotiations for optioning another script. The deal was brokered by Deborah Harry of Deborah Harry Talent.
d) Quattrochi optioned Nathan's Christmas by Tim Toepel and Gary Kriesel. The script is an adaptation of a book Kriesel wrote several years ago and is the second option for this writing duo.

March 7, 2003
Javier Reyna of Digital Film Project has optioned the feature script 'Mind Fuel' by N.T. White. Reyna's credits include several shorts (one of which is 'Legwork' and is an official selection of the 2003 Newport Beach Film Festival). Some more information can be found on IMDB.com. White previously optioned to a company in England, and has written several radio dramas and writes for national music publications on a freelance basis.

February 28, 2003
David DeCoteau of Rapid Heart Pictures read 'Hush Little Baba' by Barbara Kymlicka on our site and from it, has hired Kymlicka to write a feature length script for him. David's many credits, including those in the 'Puppet Master' series, can be found on www.Showbizdata.com and www.IMDB.com. His company's films, including 'The Brotherhood' series, 'Wolves of Wall Street' and 'Leeches' are detailed at www.rapidheart.com. Kymlicka is seeking representation.

February 28, 2003
Terence M O'Keefe of Vanguard Productions has optioned the script '1000 Miles To Freedom' by Jonathan Grant. O'Keefe's director/producer credits include: Route 666, Closing The Deal, The Bad Pack, We The People and Wanted. More info is available on Showbizdata.com and IMDB.com.

February 28, 2003
Mike Wise of Shapiro-Lichtman Talent Agency has signed on to represent scribe Eric Wolfhard. Wolfhard was originally discovered by Grant Cramer on our site. Cramer then introduced Wolfhard to Wise.

February 28, 2003
Oleg Kaylan of Heavyduty Films is working with Richard Sheppard on 'The Organization' a series intended for Russia television. Name talent is already attached. Kaylan has directed and/or produced several national commercials and several shorts including: 'The Circle' and 'Sin Ti'. Recently, he was the second unit director and DP for the feature 'Passenger from San Francisco', starring Roy Werner (Mi Casa, Su Casa) and Daz Crawford (Blade 2) which currently is in post. (be sure to mention Richard's credits. Sheppard has sold two screenplays (features) in the past, 'Hostage' and 'We're With The Band'. He wrote for the Paramount/UPN series '7 Days' including the second season finale 'The Cure'. Blade just sold a series to E! called 'You're In The MoviE!' - a reality series - and partnered with Foglight Entertainment on that. Sheppard is seeking management representation.

February 28, 2003
Update: A while back, New York-based Workshop Productions, LLC optioned the script, 'Messengers' by Charles Hall, Adam MacLean & Ryan Neill. The movie has been shot and Workshop is now in post-production on it.

February 21, 2003
Gross-Weston Productions optioned the script 'Morotai' by Charles Leopardo. Gross-Weston Productions has a 25 year track record, having produced quite a few TV movies and received Emmy nominations for their movies 'A Place For Annie' with Sissy Spacek, and 'The Billionaire Boys Club' with Judd Nelson. They recently produced 'Little John' on CBS with Ving Rhames, Gloria Reuben and Patty Duke.

February 21, 2003
James Justice is in development for two of his scripts (Lesser Evil and Practice of Deception) with Craig Nicholls of Pendle View, LLC. Established in October 2001, Pendle View is headed by former Blue Rider Pictures' Director of Development & Production Craig Nicholls. During his tenure at Blue Rider, Mr. Nicholls developed and delivered fifteen features and a documentary, working with partners such as Walden Media, Dimension Films, Artisan Entertainment, Showtime Networks, Trimark Pictures, the Fox Family Channel, et al. Some of Mr. Nicholls' credits can be seen on IMDB.com.

February 21, 2003
David DeCoteau of Rapid Heart Pictures read 'Cat Square Mat' by Paul Gitschner on our site and from it, has hired Gitschner to write a feature length script for him. David's many credits, including those in the 'Puppet Master' series, can be found on www.Showbizdata.com and www.IMDB.com. His company's films, including 'The Brotherhood' series, 'Wolves of Wall Street' and 'Leeches' are detailed at www.rapidheart.com.

February 21, 2003
Erkki Kanto of Kanto Productions LLC has optioned the script 'Mrs. Jenkins' by Heinrich Landolt. Since 1983, Kanto has produced/directed hundreds of hour's 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'.

February 21, 2003
Charles Evans of Abiather Films acquired the script 'Candle In The Window' by James Janosky (actually it was found through us quite some time ago, but we didn't find out about it until just recently). Evans and Janosky have been moving full steam ahead on this and shooting for film is now complete. 'Candle In The Window' is now in post-production. Evans also informs me that 'Portrait Of Eve' by Robert Lewis (another script he found through WriterScriptNetwork.com) is in pre-production.

February 21, 2003
Robin S. Purser has gained representation for the script 'The Tor King' by Andreas Gruenberg of Gruenberg Film GmbH.

February 21, 2003
Mike Standish and Deron Sedy have gained representation for their script 'Out of Order' by Carole Western of Montgomery West Lit Agency.

February 14, 2003
Joel Rice of WildRice Productions has optioned Nathan Nipper's script 'This Time Around'. Rice's credits include: 'One Kill' (Anne Heche, Sam Shepard and Eric Stoltz), 'About Sarah' (Kellie Martin and Mary Steenburgen) and others. More info is available on IMDB.com. With Rice's help, Tipper was also able to obtain representation with Judy Coppage of The Coppage Company (also a member of our network). For more credits see www.ShowbizData.com or www.imdb.com.

February 14, 2003
News and sports network director/producer John Wulff has optioned 'I Should Have Married Joe' by scribe Chera Federle. Wulff recently finished producing the short 'Presumed Dead', which will be screening at the Sedona International Film Festival, Feb 28 - Mar 2. This is Federle's second option. Lenny Minelli of A Picture Of You Agency is Federle's rep and brokered it.

February 14, 2003
Norm Sanders of Envision Entertainment optioned 'House of David' by Melissa Alfredson. This is Melissa's first option.

February 7, 2003
Scribe Ramsey Dean has gained representation for his script 'The Hive' with AEI-Atchity Ed./Ent. Intl. Dean was discovered on our site by AEI Development Exec Michael Kuciak. AEI is a management/production company whose credits include: 'Life Or Something Like It' (starring Angelina Jolie, Edward Burns and Tony Shalhoub) and 'Joe Somebody' (starring Tim Allen, Julie Bowen, Kelly Lynch and James Belushi). AEI is currently shopping this script with an eye to either produce the film or represent the writer in a sale. For more credits, see www.Showbizdata.com and www.imdb.com

February 7, 2003
Brendan Mcdonald of MBST Entertainment (a management company whose clients include Robin Williams, Woody Allen, Billy Crystal, etc) is working with writer Gary Hillyard to get his script 'Pain of Freezing' into producers' hands. For more credits, see www.Showbizdata.com and www.imdb.com

February 7, 2003
Brian Funnagan and Mandore Oviedo have optioned the feature film script 'King Of The Dorks,' a teen comedy written by Kurt Volkan. Funnagan has been a talent manager in LA for the last 13 years and acquired this script for Australian TV bombshell Bronwyn Jones. Volkan wrote and directed 'The Grail', which is scheduled for DVD release in the spring.

February 7, 2003
Alex Nohe (Director/Producer, 'The Burning Sensation' and TV's 'Independent Focus') has hired Stefan Petrucha to pen 'The Orgone Principle', a historical drama on the life of controversial psychologist Wilhelm Reich. Petrucha is an internationally known comic book writer and novelist - notably for writing The X-Files comics for Topps. He's created five original comic series published by various companies and has scripted several episodes of 'Journey To The Wonderworld', an animated series to air on Chinese TV this summer.

January 31, 2003
Terence M O'Keefe of Vanguard Productions has optioned the script Dead Rail by Tom Alexander. O'Keefe's director/producer credits include: Route 666, Closing The Deal, The Bad Pack, We The People and Wanted. More info is available on Showbizdata.com and IMDB.com.

January 31, 2003
Mike Monaco has taken on two writers whose scripts he is representing: Bruce Silverman for his script 'Comic Heroes' and John Mastromarino for his script 'Air'. Monaco represents writers such as: Herschel Weingrod (Trading Places, Twins etc,) Tino Lucente (29 Palms) and Chris Alan. He also represents directors such as Joe Charbanic (The Watcher), Kevin Jordan (Smiling Fish) and Bob Gosse (Niagara Niagara, Julie Johnson).

January 31, 2003
Sheri Fults of Elysian Entertainment Inc. has secured a producer-writer agreement for three projects: Karen Sandler's script 'Icer' and Jesse Cowell's script 'Privacy Game', along with Cowell's 'Shades of Gray' (completed film). Fults is currently preparing to take them out for financing and/or setting up.

January 31, 2003
Norm Sanders, Executive Producer with Envision Entertainment has optioned the script 'Ice Cream Man: a dairy tale' by Adam Jones and Justin Lane.

January 31, 2003
Brian Overland of Overland Literary Management is repping Jenna Glatzer for her script 'Seeing the Light'.

January 31, 2003
Carole Western of Montgomery-West Literary Agency is now repping Cecil Green for his script 'Reflections of Fear.'.

January 18, 2003
Grant Cramer of Moore-Cramer Productions has reached an agreement with Eric Wolfhard for his script 'Gentlemen of the Shade'. Cramer has three features in various stages of development with major directors/stars attached, including a Howard Hughes movie starring John Travolta with Norman Jewison attached to direct. This is not the first for Wolfhard. Previously, he optioned a script to a studio producer and another of his scripts looks to be closing financing (7 million budget) at the end of February.

January 18, 2003
Bill Sherwood of Sherwood Media has optioned three scripts ('Paganinni', 'Unit Nine', and 'Joey's Story') from scribe George Borelli! The last script Sherwood found and acquired through our site was Brian Young's 'Loved to Death: The Robert Latimer Story', which now has producer/director Robert Ginty attached.

January 18, 2003
Writer Jim Berg has obtained representation with manager Brian Overland of Overland Literary Management.

January 18, 2003
Gary Hillyard sold his short 'Miles Apart' to Jonathan Guttman. Guttman is a film student at Ithaca College (Upstate NY) and this will be his senior thesis project.

January 11, 2003
David Peters of Montage Entertainment has optioned the script 'Letting Go' by Rita Henehan for a cable feature. Peters' credits include: 'Gas, Food, Lodging', 'Mi Vida Loca', 'Acting On Impulse', 'Poolhall Junkies' and 'Marshal Law'. For a more complete listing of credits, see IMDB.com. This is Henehan's first option.

January 11, 2003
Peter Claridge of Peter Claridge Pictures, based in Germany, has optioned the script 'Shifting Gears' by Ken Sonenclar. Over the last three decades, Claridge has directed more than 300 projects including TV series, action films, shorts, image films, commercials and music clips. More info can be found at: www.peter-claridge.com This is Sonenclar's first option.

January 11, 2003
Eric Stacey of Landfall Productions, Inc. has optioned the script 'The Hollywood Hills Massacre' by Brennon Jones. This project is on the fast track with plans to begin shooting in the next few months. Stacey's credits include: 'It's in the Air', 'The Waldorf Promise', 'America's Scenic Rail Journeys' (Associate Producer for this six hour series), and 'A Berkeley Christmas'. Jones is a working writer.

January 11, 2003
Erkki Kanto of Kanto Productions LLC has optioned the script 'Murder Justified' by James Chancellor. Since 1983, Kanto has produced/directed hundreds of hour's worth of documentaries, commercials, corporate video 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'.

January 11, 2003
Writing team Marsha and Doug Phillips have gained representation with Carole Western of Montgomery West Literary Agency.

January 11, 2003
James Justice has gained representation with Carole Western of Montgomery West Literary Agency for his script Practice of Deception.

January 11, 2003
Virgil Goya has obtained representation with Marvin Acuna of Acuna Management.

January 11, 2003
Lisa Yoffee has obtained representation for her script 'Jekyll & Heidi' by manager Dettre Schmidt.

December 22, 2002
Norm Sanders, Executive Producer with Envision Entertainment has optioned the script 'My Last Christmas Wish' by Frank Nunez. Frank is not currently represented.

December 22, 2002
Writing team Kate Bergquist and Patricia Updyke-Thorpe have obtained representation with David Baird of David Baird Management. David began managing in June of 2002, however, as a development exec. and producer, he has set up 14 films, two of which have been produced ('Bloodknot' and 'Undertow').

December 22, 2002
Peter Vanderwall as obtained representation with producer/manager Mark Williams of Zero Gravity, based upon the script 'Uneasy Listening'. Zero Gravity represents both writers and directors. Currently in post-production is 'The Cooler' starring William H. Macy and Alec Baldwin.

December 22, 2002
Brooks Barnes has signed for management representation with manager Sheri Fults of Elysian Entertainment after his script 'Blackhat' was discovered on WSN. Elysian plans to develop Brooks as an action-thriller writer and will take out his debut screenplay in the first quarter.
Elysian represents emerging writers and writer-directors.

December 22, 2002
Greg Delso has obtained representation with manager Jared Regan. Jared found out about Greg by looking through our Screenplay Shorts For Sale section of our website.

December 15, 2002
Brian Young optioned his script 'Loved to Death: The Robert Latimer Story' to Bill Sherwood of Concord Entertainment. This is Bill's first foray into producing features, however he has produced several shorts. Interestingly enough, Robert Ginty of Ginty Films also saw this title on our website and is attached to co-produce with Bill. Robert's acting and directing credits can be found on IMDB.com

December 15, 2002
Brian Young has been hired by Massey Productions to write an adaptation from a novel (to remain unnamed for the time being). Credits for Raymond Massey and Cheryl-Lee Fast of Massey Productions can be found on IMDB.com.

December 15, 2002
Vincent Leone of Conception Entertainment has optioned the script 'Amends' by Michelle Duarte. Vincent recently produced 'The Billabong Odyssey', a surfing documentary in search of the 100 foot wave. Prior to this he was hired by Oscar-Winning director Ron Howard and Oscar-Winning producer Brian Grazer, for whom he worked on the films 'EdTV' and 'The Grinch Who Stole Christmas'.

December 15, 2002
Michelle Duarte has also obtained representation through Carole Western of Montgomery West Literary Agency.

December15, 2002
Producer Gabrielle Kelly, co-producer of the recent release 'All the Queen's Men' starring Matt LeBlanc (her credits appear on IMDB.com), has joined director Tamara Friedman on the production team of 'Cornered', written by Bruce Sakow and Larry Hama, discovered on our site and announced in early November. Hama, Marvel Comic writer of 'G.I. Joe' and 'Wolverine', adapted his comic 'Mort the Dead Teenager' for Dreamworks SKG. Kelly and Friedman are now
seeking production partners for 'Cornered'.

December 8, 2002
The news story of Rey Wasserman's optioning her script 'Kicks' to Diane Ladd of Exxcell Entertainment was a front page article in Focus In. As an entertainment reporter, Rey went undercover to explore opportunities on the Internet for screenwriters. Ours was one of the sites she explored. Her script was discovered on our site by manager/producer Bill Bannon who brought it to Diane Ladd. Diane Ladd is a multi-award winning actor/director including three Academy Award nominations. Some of Diane's credits can be seen on IMDB.com.

'Focus In' is Florida's award winning entertainment trade newspaper.

December 8, 2002
Antoni Stutz of Crosstown Film optioned the script 'Flyaway' by Brian Cochran, which was found on our website. Antoni recently directed the feature 'You're Killing Me', which stars Julie Bowen ('ED', MTV's 'Three'); Traci Lords (Cry Baby, Melrose Place, Blade); Dawn Maxey (That Thing You Do, Multiplicity); David Packer (Edwards & Hunt, Heartless) and Neal McDonough (HBO's Band of Brothers, Star Treck: First Contact, Angels In The Outfield, Minority Report).

December 8, 2002
Norm Sanders, Executive Producer with Envision Entertainment has optioned the script 'Belgium' by Harper Johnston.

December 8, 2002
WGA Signatory agent, Carole Western of the Montgomery West Literary Agency has found three writers who she is now representing: Paul Freeman for his script 'Lightning Strikes', Bruce Journagan for his script 'Predator Class' and Eddie Lavett for his script 'Stargazer'.

December 1, 2002
Paul De Suszo of BrainFreeze Productions has optioned the comedy, 'One Fabulous Wedding' by Michael Price Nelson. Paul recently produced 'Lone Hero' starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Sean Patrick Flannery, Tanya Allen and Robert Forster. Slated for 2003 release is 'I Witness' starring Jeff Daniels and James Spader. More info is at IMDB.com.

December 1, 2002
Manager Brian Overland of Overland Literary Management has signed on Jim Berg for his script, 'Deep Chill' and is currently submitting this script to producers.

December 1, 2002
Manager Dionell Guanco of Avery Management has signed on Greg Finley for his script, 'Puppy's First Christmas'.

November 23, 2002
Evelyn Khalema optioned her script 'Reversal of Justice' to Director/Producer Richard Friedman. Raymond Storti originally found the script through our network and then turned director Richard on to it. Credits for both can be found on IMDB.com

November 23, 2002
A. Everett Howe has optioned two scripts ('Creature Feature' and 'Winning Ticket') to manager Scot Abrahamson of Artists Industry Management. This marks the third script of Howe's found through our network. Scot currently manages working screenwriters and is also moving into producing.

November 16, 2002
The writing team of Anna Gilson and Michael Steven Gregory have optioned their romantic comedy 'Wish' to Pendle View LLC. The deal marks the second script found on our website. Gregory's 'Long Came Charlie' was picked up by actor Dustin Hoffman's Punch Productions (Tootsie, Mad City, Wag the Dog, The Devil's Arithmetic, Walk on the Moon) in October.

Established in October 2001, Pendle View is headed by former Blue Rider Pictures' Director of Development & Production Craig Nicholls. During his tenure at Blue Rider Mr. Nicholls developed and delivered fifteen features and a documentary, working with partners such as Walden Media, Dimension Films, Artisan Entertainment, Showtime Networks, Trimark Pictures, the Fox Family Channel, et al. Some of Mr. Nicholls' credits can be seen on IMDB.com

November 16, 2002
Alexia Melocchi of Little Studio Films Inc found Sheri Keasler's script, 'Russianbride.com' on our site and will be co-producing it with North by Northwest (producers of 'The Basket' starring Peter Coyote and released by MGM). North by Northwest will also distribute foreign. Jim Becket (director of Southern Cross with Esai Morales) is on board to direct it. Production is slated for spring/summer 2003. Little Studio Films Inc is one of the entities on the 'Alexander The Great'
project by best selling Author Valerio Manfredi, which will shoot in 2003 with director Baz Luhrman. Additionally, Little Studio Films Inc has taken Keasler on as a client. The company currently represents several high profile directors, writers and producers.

November 16, 2002
Manuel Corbi of Drimtim Entertainment optioned 'Alone in The Dark' from Barbara Beck. Drimtim Entertainment is a Spanish production company specializing in producing movies in English within the territory of Spain, which is then marketed world wide. They recently produced 'Design on Darkness'.

November 9, 2002
First Look Media (formerly known as Overseas Filmgroup, Inc.) has hired scribe Meghan McCarthy to pen an 'untitled comedy project' (low against mid-six figures) -- with an eye toward green-lighting the project early next year. First Look Media discovered Meghan through WriterScriptNetwork.com and her manager, Brooklyn Weaver of Energy Entertainment. Meghan is currently in development on her project 'The Bachelorette' at Universal Pictures, which sold in a bidding war earlier in the year. Please be advised that First Look Media does not accept unsolicited queries or material.

Note From Jerrol: Hollywood uses the term or variations of 'low six against mid-six figures'. Every deal is different. Generally speaking, it means that the writer gets paid low six figures and may also receive installment payments as the writing progresses. If the movie gets made, the total the writer receives is mid-six figures.

November 9, 2002
Producer/director Tamara Friedman has optioned the script, 'Cornered' by Bruce Sakow and Larry Hama. Tamara has edited 8 feature films and recently co-directed 'Man of the Year' starring John Ritter (some of her credits appear on IMDB.com). Cornered was found on our site by Larry Provost of Centrix Media Corp who also operates www.indie-underground.com. Bruce has sold six scripts, optioned another six and has had four of them produced.

November 9, 2002
Alan Kaplan of Cine LA found the script, 'Josh Michaels: Alien Fighter' by Greg Finley on our site and has optioned it. Alan is already working to get this script produced. Alan's credits include: Touched by a Killer, Snowbound, Lucky 13, Charades, Bad Manners & Fascination. More info can be found on IMDB.com.

November 9, 2002
Greg Finley has obtained representation by WGA Signatory Carole Western of Montgomery West Literary Agency L.C. for his script 'Lucky Stiff'.

November 2, 2002
TJ Mancini of Crossroads Production & Management discovered Mike Burns' FBI/mob script 'Silent Partners' through our network and is currently working with Alan Amron of Amron Productions to get the project financed and talent attached. Additionally, TJ has taken on Mike as a client and is now managing him. Some of TJ's credits include: 'Shadow of a Doubt' starring Melanie Griffith and Tom Berenger; 'Strays' starring Vin Deisel and 'Downtown: A Street Tale' starring Genevieve Bujold.

November 2, 2002
Linda Nelson of Nelson Madison Films has optioned the script 'Forewarned' by Michael O'Neill and Stephen Pratt. Financing is in negotiation, the script is ready and name talent are currently being approached to star in it. Filming is expected to begin some time next year. Linda really likes both Michael and Stephen and is hoping to work with them on other projects as well. Linda produced the concert film for NSYNC which showed at IMAX theatres. This is also the second time producers have found and wanted to work with Michael and Stephen, from our network. Michael O'Neill and Stephen Pratt are not currently represented.

November 2, 2002
Paulo Feliciano of Azores found writer Megan Peterson through our network. Paulo has a small production company in Azores where he plans on shooting his next feature. From reading some of what Megan has written and based upon her passion for the locale, he has decided to work with her on idea he has for a film. At this point, the script will be written on spec. More info about Paulo can be found at: www.paulofeliciano.com

November 2, 2002
We have just discovered that director Keith Bowden found the screenplay short 'Moving On', a romantic comedy, written by Kraig X Wenman and has already produced and exhibited the short, which enjoyed exhibition at the Fairfax Theatre. More info can be found at: www.keithbowden.com

November 2, 2002
Brian Onel optioned Kraig X Wenman's short screenplay '50 Years and One Moment', a romantic drama.

October 25, 2002
Eugene Kang of Mediachase found Vanessa Burt's script 'Everyone's a Wiseguy' on our site. Eugene saw real potential in Vanessa and her script and now along with Melanie Luciano (Producer at Mediachase) are further developing it with Vanessa. Mediachase has had quite a few articles written about them in the trades. More info about them can be found at: www.mediachase.com/literary/index.asp Select the 'All Articles' link at the bottom left of the page. Vanessa is not currently represented.

October 25, 2002
Mark Castaldo of Destiny Pictures found Steve Buckner's script 'A Little Hope' on our site. Mark intrigued by the story idea, likes Steve's writing and is working with Steve to further develop it. Mark's credits include, 'The Perfect Tennant' and 'The Perfect Nanny', which premiered on USA Network last year. Steve is not currently represented.

October 25, 2002
New York-based Workshop Productions, LLC has optioned the script, 'Messengers' by Charles Hall, Adam MacLean & Ryan Neill. Workshop productions is a new production company whose members have won numerous awards, including last year's Student Academy Award for 'Zen and the Art of Landscaping'. As production manager/line producer, their member credits include: Ed Harris' 'Pollock', Hal Hartley's 'No Such Thing' and David Mamet's 'The Spanish Prisoner', among others. The script is currently in pre-production and is being cast by Walken-Jaffe Casting (The Sopranos, Banger Sisters, etc.). The deal was negotiated by Michael Overn of Levinsohn, Bodine, Hurwitz and Weinstein, LLP and Charles Hall's representative, Geoff Brooks of The Characters Talent Agency, Ltd.

October 25, 2002
David Baird of Kinetic Management has signed on to represent an action/thriller script written by Michael Alderman. They are currently fine tuning the script and David is planning on introducing the script to studio producers beginning early next year.

October 18, 2002
Devon Terrill of Bates Entertainment found Rett Thompson's script 'Ted, Inc' on our site. Devon really like Rett's writing and now Bates Entertainment and Rett are working together to develop a script based upon an idea. Bates Entertainment has produced such films as Kingdom Come (starring Whoopi Goldberg, Vivica Fox, LL Cool J, Cedric the Entertainer), The Last Time I Committed Suicide (starring Keanu Reeves, Adrian Brodie) and Fall Time (starring David Arquette, Mickey Rourke) and currently has a wide range of studio and independent films in active development. In addition to producing, the company also specializes in managing writers.

October 18, 2002
Chuck Simon of S Pictures optioned the script, The Business of Superheros by Chris Love. Chuck just Executive Produced for S Pictures, Inc., two films for Sci-Fi Channel. The first 'Terminal Invasion' aired last month and the second, 'Control Factor' is in post-production and is scheduled to air in January. He has a number of features as well as television series in development at major studios and networks. The Business of Superheros is in development to be produced as a major feature.

October 18, 2002
Susan Lorrayne optioned her script 'Native Son' to Bill Sherwood of Concord Entertainment. Having done a few shorts, this will be one of Bill's first foray into features.

October 18, 2002
Steven Calderwood has obtained representation by Scot Abrahamson of Artists Industry Management for his script ' Only For A Moment '.

October 11, 2002
Actor Dustin Hoffman's company, Punch Productions, has optioned the feature-length screenplay, 'Long Came Charlie, written by Michael Steven Gregory and Steve Hestilow. Described as 'a black Little Big Man,' it's the amazing tale of the world's oldest man, crusty codger Charlie Smith, who on the occasion of his 134th birthday shares his poignant and often hilarious life story, including his disastrous cattle drive on the Chisholm Trail, his brush with death at Gettysburg, his encounter with Abraham Lincoln, his travels with the Jesse James Gang, his gunfight with Jesse himself and how he apprehended the man who shot President Garfield. Punch's credits include Tootsie, Mad City, Wag The Dog, Sphere, Outbreak, The Devil's Arithmetic and Walk On The Moon. The deal was brokered by Brian Overland of Overland Literary Management who found the script through WriterScriptNetwork.com.

October 11, 2002
Canadian based producer Christine Haebler of Crescent Entertainment optioned the script 'Zackary's Goal' by Brian Young. The script was found on our site by Cheryl-Lee Fast of Massey Productions and introduced to Christine. This will be a co-production between Crescent Entertainment and Massey Productions. A good number of credits for Harold Tichenor and Christine Haebler of Crescent Entertainment can be found on IMDB.com, as well as for Raymond Massey and Cheryl-Lee Fast of Massey Productions. Raymond Massey comes from a family of notables. His uncle Vincent was Governor General of Canada. His grandfather was an actor in over 50 films...playing with James Dean in East of Eden, Charlton Heston, etc.

October 11, 2002
Brian Young has also agreed to write a script on spec for producer/director David Gonella of 5th Planet Media Inc. Some of David's credits can be found on IMDB.com.

October 11, 2002
Bryan Kinnaird has obtained representation with the management company Mason Burgess Lifschultz. Bradley Kushner found the script on our site. Partners and co-founders, Philippa Burgess & Jay Lifschultz run the literary department. Philippa attended USC and then worked in the literary department at ICM for three years before becoming a manager. Jay has a background as a publicist at Bragman, Nyman, Caferelli. Brad Kushner is director of development and he previously worked at William Morris and in development at Columbia Pictures.

October 11, 2002
First-time director/producer Daniel Cattier has hired Brian Young to writer a short for him. In this newsletter alone, Brian has been hired to write a short, contracted to write a script on spec and optioned another script to a reputable production company.

October 4, 2002
Peter Zummo of Inverness Media has optioned Leslie Streit's Medina House. Inverness Media's last production 'Chat Room' with Brian Hooks has just been released by Artisan Entertainment on video. Peter recently finished filming 'Hot Parts' with Kenya Moore and it's now in post production. This is Leslie's first option.

October 4, 2002
Manuel Corbi of Drimtim Entertainment optioned 'Unfinished Business' from Barbara Beck. Drimtim Entertainment is a Spanish production company specializing in producing movies in English within the territory of Spain, which is then marketed world wide. They recently produced 'Design on Darkness'.

October 4, 2002
Mellissa Tong of DuckPunk Productions has optioned Thomas Vecchio's 'The Widow Marsh'. Mellissa Tong is an independent producer who currently has several features and TV projects in active development. Her producing credits include the feature 'My American Vacation', 'Taky Kimura: The Dragon's Legacy' (documentary) and a number of shorts ('Talk to Taka', 'Click Three Times', 'The Water Ghost'). This is Thomas' second option through our network.

October 4, 2002
Mark Kaplan has obtained representation by Scot Abrahamson of Artists Industry Management for his script 'Paradise Lost'.

October 4, 2002
Susan Roller optioned her screenplay short, 'Hannah's Hands', which is going to be produced by American Film Institute Fellow Ashley Hedgecock.

October 4, 2002
Several months ago we announced that Greg Morgan of Coalmine Canary films hired Steve Atkin to write/co-write 'Spending the Night'. The script is finished and is now in pre-production. It is scheduled to begin filming in January of 2003 and Artisan Entertainment will be distributing it. Another of Greg's films, 'The Playaz Court' received broad video release this week and has enjoyed great reviews.

September 30, 2002
Gross-Weston Productions optioned the script 'Under a Blood Red Sun' from Malcolm Ishida. This is Malcolm's first option. Gross-Weston Productions has a 25 year track record having produced quite a few TV movies and received Emmy nominations for their movies 'A Place For Annie' with Sissy Spacek, and 'The Billionarie Boys Club' with Judd Nelson. They recently produced 'Little John' on CBS with Ving Rhames, Gloria Reuben and Patty Duke.

September 30, 2002
Kim Pederson signed a work-for-hire contract to write an action/drama script for Tim VandeSteeg of Vandy Productions. 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. Tim contacted Kim after reading her script 'The Field Trip' and, being impressed by the dialog, story and unexpected turns, hired her! This is Kim's first work-for-hire contract.

September 30, 2002
Susan Roller optioned her script 'Six Rivers West' to Bill Sherwood of Concord Entertainment. Having done a few shorts, this is Bill's first foray into features.

September 30, 2002
Suzanne Phillips of Forget About it Films optioned Miv Evans' screenplay short 'Sneak Shot' and plans to produce and direct it.

September 16, 2002
Mike Burns is writing a script in collaboration with Patti Walker of Walker Films on an idea of Patti's. Patti is the development exec for Clearwater Films who was searching for scripts. Patti was so impressed with Mike's writing that she is having Mike write something for her under her own production company's banner. Additionally, Patti is working with Mike on another of his scripts, The Kemper Resolution. Negotiations are currently in progress for talent, financing and distribution.

September 16, 2002
Craig Nicholls of Pendle View LLC optioned three scripts written by Paul Freeman: 'The Cottontail Kid', 'My Son, The Folksinger' and 'Interlude'. Craig's credits include Wishmaster 3, Shergar, Children of the Corn 5, Children of the Corn 6 and others. More of Craig's credits can be seen on IMDB.com. This marks Paul's 6th script optioned through our network in the last four months by three producers!

September 9, 2002
Chris Sadlier has obtained representation from Felippe Marques, President of FMA Management, Inc. Felippe first read 'The Greenhouse Effect' on our site and signed Chris up. Then Felippe read another of Chris's scripts called 'Gordian's Knot' and began pitching it. As a result, independent producer (former film finance exec at Sony and former business development exec at Warner Brothers) Jeremy Wall has optioned it.

September 9, 2002
Robynn Clairday optioned her script 'Hot' to Klein Entertainment. Klein Entertainment has previously produced shorts and a TV pilot. This will be their first foray into features.

September 2, 2002
Rajesh Murthy of Digi Audio Media hired Samuel Freeman and David Polonitza to write a script for them, after reading the short 'Rose Petal' listed on our site. It is slated for foreign theatrical release and direct to video in the States.

September 2, 2002
In Light Renegade Entertainment, Inc. optioned 'American Goth Chick in Transylvania' from Thomas Horne. The picture is being produced by Dinah Perez, Raymond Wagner & Robin Guthrie.

August 26, 2002
Geri Robert of Fearless Entertainment is now managing Ryan Tuchman.

August 26, 2002
Brian Overland of Overland Mgmt. is now managing Michael Steven Gregory and his script, 'Long Came Charlie, which is co-written by Steve Hestilow. Haven't checked for recent sales, but Brian has some good contacts in the industry and one of his writers made a six-figure sale to Artisan Ent.

August 26, 2002
Scott Thomas of Pacific Entertainment Group, Inc. optioned two scripts from writers on our site. The first is 'Blue Plate Special' by Karen Leabo and the other script is by a different writer. Sorry, can't say who the author is or the title of the script, at this time. Scott's more recent credits include: 'Blue Hill Avenue'; 'Anacardium', which just 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 (but not all) can be found on imdb.com

August 26, 2002
Rory Christian of Montage Communications optioned the short Last Confessions from writer Brian Young. The short will be directed by Sam Wright and they plan to shoot early this fall.

August 19, 2002
Dave Zagorski optioned his script, 'The Wickeds' to Eastern Star Rising Productions. This will be direct to video with a production shoot to begin hopefully by November.

August 19, 2002
Michael O'Neil and Stephen Pratt entered into a development deal with John Kapral of Flatiron Films (Pay It Forward, starring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt and Haley Joel Osment) for his script 'Forewarned.'

August 12, 2002
Strath Hamilton of TriCoast Studios optioned the thriller, '9' by Maurice Billington and is in development on another script, 'Mortal Half' by the same author. Some of Strath's credits can be seen on IMDB.com

August 12, 2002
Mike Wildt just acquired the short, Joe and the Kid by Malcolm McClintick.

August 5, 2002
Colin Handley, creator of THE NEXT ACTION HERO, a reality based series, and Mark Phillips of Mark Phillips Philms & Telephision, entered into an agreement to develop and sell the show to the networks. Marvin Acuna located the project through our network, structured the deal and will serve as Creative Consultant. William Morris Agency's Mark Itkin, John Ferriter and Adam Sher are packaging and will represent the product.

August 5, 2002
Marine Hugonnier found writer Eve Pomerance to help her write a film which is based upon an expedition to the Bering Strait.

August 5, 2002
Screenwriter Doug Klozzner and writer/director Roberto Monticello have both signed with Mark Williams of Zero Gravity Management, L.A., for representation.

August 5, 2002
Evan Jacobs finished his short film, Off the Wall written by David Breeden, whose script he found on our site. He is now submitting it to the festivals.

July 27, 2002
Marc Robinson of Robinson Entertainment/Cabrini Pictures has recently optioned the script, 'Brothers Keeper', by Kevin B. Sorrell. Producing credits for Marc Robinson include: 'Where There's A Will' w/ Magic Johnson Entertainment, and 'The Resident's Of Washington Heights'. Robinson is also producing the feature film 'God & Girlfriend' by Josh Boone with Industry Entertainment Inc. (Blackscriptsonline.com also helped in finding Kevin Sorrell).

July 27, 2002
Tom Woosley of Spare Change Productions has optioned the script 'Two', written by Alex Stirling and Brett Roth. Susan Johnson of the Susan Johnson Agency was key in closing the deal between Tom and the writers.

July 20, 2002
We are pleased to announce another writer found through our assistance: Produced writer Rick Rosenberg has obtained a development deal with Brian R. Etting of Garlin Pictures Inc. for his script, 'Benjamin's Big Bee Adventure'. Some of Brian's credits include: 'Blowback,' 'Guilty as Charged' and 'Devil's Prey.' More credits are on IMDB.com.

July 20, 2002
Mike Jansen of Praxis Media Group has hired Cindy Parrish to write a screenplay, 'American Rider,' for him. This is the second script Cindy has been hired to write this year. Her first one was 'River Rats', which begins shooting this week. Cindy co-wrote River Rats with Dan Hall of VMS who found Cindy through our network. Dan is also directing 'River Rats'. Mike and Dan will be co-directing 'American Rider', with Mike also being the producer. This will be Mike's feature debut as a director. Mike has directed three other shorts and makes a living by producing corporate videos and TV commercials.

July 13, 2002
News and sports network director/producer John Wulff has made agreements with two writers for their scripts. M. Louise Smith's 'Sonlight' and Michael Mcpherson's 'Thy Neighbors wife' are the next projects John will be working on getting produced, once he is finished with his current short trilogy 'Presumed Dead'.

July 6, 2002
Scot Abrahamson of Artists Industry Management found Julie Wilson's 'The Urban Harvesters" on our site and is now managing her.

June 29, 2002
Kipp Tribble and Lawrence Keller of Ship of Fools/L-Train Productions have optioned the treatment for the television series 'USACIDC', created by Dan Baccarini. This will be their first television project and the deal keeps Baccarini on the project as Executive Producer and Series Consultant. This is Dan's first option. Kipp and Lawrence recently received the greenlight for their next feature film, The Disciple, a suspense/thriller penned by Tribble. Their feature credits include 'Sugar Cain' and 'Moving Targets'. Their shorts include 'Haze', 'The Call' and 'Jinxed'.

June 29, 2002
Malcolm McClintick's short 'Hostage' will be produced by USC Film Production Program student Amy Slucter. Amy found the short listed on our shorts page.

June 22, 2002
Producer Gene Kraft has optioned 'Aline and Wolfe' by playwright and first time screenwriter Thomas Vecchio. Gene's credits include: 'The Big Town', 'It's True,' and recently, 'Gahan Wilson's The Kid', which Gene executive produced for Showtime. More credits are on IMDB.com.

June 14, 2002
Producer Robert Wachs (Another 48 Hours, Coming To America, Harlem Nights and others) has hired veteran writer Jim Geoghan to script a musical based on the life, times, and music of Oscar winning song writer and performer Paul Jabara. Paul's hit songs include Last Dance, It's Raining Men, Enough is Enough, The Main Event, etc. Among other credits, Jim was co-executive producer for Family Matters for 8 years and has a musical, 'UG', which is under option in New York.

June 7, 2002
Mario F. Domina of MFD Films optioned the comedy script 'Pulp Chicken' by Michael Gibson. Mario has held executive-level positions with several Independent Motion Picture/TV Production Companies, and has been involved in the producing, financing, International Co-Productions 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.' Mario recently secured the exclusive rights to 'The Next Avengers' (a line of Published Novels based on the old TV Series 'The Avengers') and from the same author, a line of Published Novels for a proposed TV Series, entitled 'Shannon Steele Mysteries.'

May 31, 2002
Director Richard Friedman of RSF Productions optioned the script 'The Ideas of March' by Aaron Cohen. Some of Richard's directing credits can be found on IMDB.com. Surprisingly, this is Aaron's first script! This project has been greenlit. Mainline Releasing will be distributing the film.

May 24, 2002
Multiple Film Advisory Board winners and Emmy nominees, Lee and Jena Levinson have picked up four scripts. They picked up Jennifer L. Baum's female driven thriller, 'Stolen'; Paul Freeman's original romantic comedy, 'Mismatch'; David Kreutzer's non-traditional Christmas comedy 'Santa Takes Manhattan,' and also Donna White's dramatic comedy, 'Turnaround'.

This is Paul's second deal from our network: one through the newsletter and the other through our website (mentioned in the last newsflash). This is Jennifer's first option and not only David's first option, but also his first script.

May 17, 2002
Craig Nicholls of Pendle View LLC optioned the comedy script 'Dancing in the Street' by Paul Freeman. Craig's credits include Wishmaster 3, Shergar, Children of the Corn 5, Children of the Corn 6 and others. More of his Craig's credits can be seen on IMDB.com. An hour and a half after Paul had placed the synopsis on the site, Craig contacted Paul!

May 11, 2002
Van Spaulding of Great Falls Moving Pictures has recently optioned the script, The RED SEAL, by Miriam Queensen, a sexy and sophisticated thriller set in the Asian art world. The RED SEAL is to be further developed and packaged for production. Credits for Van include: NICKELS (director), 25 minute short film that premiered in the Berlin Film Festival and played at a quite a few other festivals worldwide. Van also produced the Los Angeles production of 'Isn't it Romantic' by Wendy Wasserstein and 'Normal Heart' starring Richard Dreyfus.

May 5, 2002
Richard Harding of Sixth Sense Productions has picked up the feature project: 'The Redemption of Akin Apot,' from Art Ayris. Akin Apot is based on a true story and is an adaptation of Art's novel of the same name. Akin Apot is to be further developed and packaged for production later this year. Credits for Richard include Desert Rain and Beyond Vision.

April 28, 2002
Baio/White Productions has optioned the script 'The Engineers' by Jesse Johnson (currently directing 'The Honorable'). Talent has been attached and Jesse is set to direct this one as well! Baio/White Productions' credits include: Race to Space, Very Mean Men, P.U.N.K.S., Face To Face, Wild Grizzly and others. See IMDB.com

April 28, 2002
Steve Sheen of Quirky Films (whose president is British TV star Pauline Quirke) just optioned Harmony Bay by James Johnston. Quirky Film's, 'Arthur's Dyke', was released to theatres in the UK last month. See IMDB.com This is also the second script James has optioned through our network.

April 21, 2002
Eugene Davis of edavis enterprises, specializing in European and American co-productions, has optioned 'My Sweet Genevese', by William Viglione. 'My Sweet Genevese' is slated for co-development with German and British participation. William is represented Sydra Techniques.

April 21, 2002
Dominic Cianciolo of Third Millennium has optioned a supernatural thriller 'The Medium' by Kevin Scrantzfor development and packaging.Dominic has won a number of awards for his previous shorts and this will be his first foray into features.

April 21, 2002
Evan Jacobs has acquired the twenty-minute short 'Precious Moments' by David Breeden. Evan plans on shooting before this month is out.

April 14, 2002
Peabody award-winning producers, Lee and Jena Levinson, have entered into a Deal Memorandum with screenwriter David Knappe to package and produce his original screenplay, Games With Frontiers. Their current production is 'The Gisella Perl Story,' a 2-hour cable movie for Showtime, which is based on a true story. Christine Lahti stars in the title role and Joe Sargent directs. See IMDB.com for more credits.

April 7, 2002
Eugene Davis of edavis enterprises, specializing in European and American co-productions, has optioned two scripts: Hope Candelori's 'Roma,' a TV series, and Gerald Wennerstrom's 'The Predator And The Prey,' based on true events. Both scripts will be packaged and produced as European co-productions.

March 29, 2002
Peabody award-winning producers Lee and Jena Levinson have entered into a Deal Memorandum with Australian screenwriter Craige Cronin to package and produce his original screenplay, "The Most Hated Woman in America"--The Madalyn Murray O'Hair Story, which is based on true events.

Their current production is "The Gisella Perl Story," a 2-hour cable movie for Showtime which is based on a true story. Christine Lahti stars in the title role and Joe Sargent directs.

March 29, 2002
Mario F. Domina of MFD Films found and has optioned the script 'Relocating Tony' from writing duo Patricia A. Gatto & John M. DeAngelis. Mario has held executive-level positions with several Independent Motion Picture/TV Production Companies, and has been involved in the producing, financing, International Co-Productions 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 23, 2002
As announced on page 6 of the Hollywood Reporter (March 19-25), Signpost Films has acquired the pitch "Meet Jane Doe" from writing duo Chris Soth (Firestorm) and Collin Chang. This was for low six figures. There were a number of people who were instrumental in landing this deal. Brooklyn Weaver of Energy Entertainment was certainly one of them! Brooklyn found Chris Soth through our website.

March 9, 2002
John Hughes of the Sagebrush Company has hired Michael Willis to write a 45 page western short to be produced this year. If the short does well, a feature may then follow with Michael being the writer for the feature script.

March 9, 2002
Evan Hunter acquired the short, The first Date Of The Rest Of Our Lives, written by Joshua Patterson. Shooting is scheduled for this month.

March 9, 2002
Last year, Robert Lewis' script, Portrait of Eve, was optioned by Abiather films. Abiather Films is now in pre-production for Portrait of Eve and principal photography begins July 15.

March 2, 2002
Greg Morgan of Coalmine Canary Films hired writer Randy Moore to write a screenplay for his company. Greg was so pleased with the work Randy was doing on the first script that he hired Randy to write another script. Coalmine Canary films has produced two movies, 'The Court' and '17 and Under'. Coalmine Canary Films is slated to shoot a new feature for Artisan this year.

February 23, 2002
Scott Stein was hired by Luo Yan of Silver Dream Productions to write 'Legend of Hardoon'. Luo Yan recently produced Pavilion of Women, starring Willem Dafoe.

February 16, 2002
As announced on page 3 of Variety (February 12), John Sullivan's script, "Rapid", was acquired by Columbia Pictures in a deal valued at $275,000 against $575,000. Brooklyn Weaver of Energy Entertainment, found out about John through our assistance.

February 10, 2002
Daniel Hall of Video Media Services has hired Cindy Parrish to rewrite his script "Molly's Treasure". This project has been green-lit, is scheduled for shooting this summer and will be distributed by Mainline Releasing. Congratulations to Cindy for getting her first paid writing gig!

February 1, 2002
Screenwriting duo Stacy Dymalski of Park City, Utah, and Zack Van Eyck of Murray, Utah, have optioned their original, feature-length script, "Jupiter Landing", to director David Winkler. Winkler most recently wrote and directed, "Finding Graceland", the Columbia Tri-Star film starring Harvey Keitel and Bridget Fonda. He previously directed the short film, "Judgment", starring Matthew McConaughey and Illeana Douglas, shown on the Sundance Channel and Atomfilms.com.

January 24, 2002
Raymond Storti of RSF productions optioned Dave Lundgren's Silent Prayer. See IMDB.com for Raymond's credits.

January 24, 2002
Greg Morgan of Coalmine Canary Films hired writer Steve Atkin to write a screenplay for his company. Coalmine Canary films has produced two movies, "The Court" and "17 and Under". And now, Coalmine Canary Films is slated to shoot a new feature for Artisan in 2002. Hopefully Steve's script will meet a similar fate!

January 19, 2002:
Ira Besserman of Affinity Films International Ltd. found a script on our site written by Bill Flannigan. Ira is now aggressively working on financing this big budget project. The company's other principals include Colin Neale, Mark Hammond, Simon Maccorkindale, Ian McGrady, Randall Frederick, and Ira Trattner. View their credits on IMDB.com.

January 3, 2002:
Aubrey Singer was hired (his first paid feature screenwriting gig) by Silver Dream Productions to write a screenplay adaptation of a novel.

January 3, 2002:
Rebecca Hinton sold her screenplay short, Life Script, to Bill Ferguson of Paia Pictures.

January 3, 2002:
John Sullivan, represented by Energy Entertainment

December 16, 2001:
Aubrey Singer, represented by Overland Management

December 6, 2001:
Greg Morgan of Coalmine Canary Films hired writer Randy Moore to write a screenplay for his company. This is Randy's first paid gig.

The following successes occurred through us, May 15, 2000 - November 2001:

Independent producer Peter Haubold found Russianbride.com, by Sheri Keasler. Peter has already translated this script into German and will be pitching it to German television as a movie of the week.

Lina Peruzzi optioned her script "The Marriage Contest" to Koen Suidgeest of Nooshin Suidgeest Films Ltd, a production company based in England. This script was found on our web site.

Douglas Rappaport was just hired by director David Winkler to write a screenplay. David was searching for scripts on our site and came across a script, which received good coverage from ScriptPIMP.com. David read the script and liked Douglas' writing so much that he hired Douglas to write a screenplay for him.

Darkstone Entertainment hired the following writers from our site: Michael Iacampo, Kevin Pagenkop, Steven Cangelosi, Jeffrey Abelson, Lorne Wise, Brian Adler, Mark Wagner, Nick Coyour, Colin Costello, John Green, David Broitman, Ken Nared, Malcolm Carter, John Sullivan, Mark Wagner, Lee Acuri, and Sherilyn Moore. They have all been selected to write a half-hour episode for public access television.

January Jones optioned her script "2044: Jackie's Story" to Mario Domina of Atomic Spirit Productions. Mario viewed the synopsis on our web site. January's agent, Susan Johnson of The Susan Johnson Agency, concluded negotiations last week.

John Sullivan optioned his script "The Friday Man" to Michael Farkas of Infocus Productions.

Director Leslie Ann Smith found out about Mike Sherer's screenplay "Humming" through our network and was so intrigued by it that she is working with Mike to further develop it. Once it is further developed, Leslie will then approach producers to get it made.

Colin Costello optioned his script "Bedbugs" to David Title of Bonmar Entertainment.

Amy Franzen, a finalist in the Final Draft Competition, just optioned her script, Arthur & Libby, to Alliage3 Entertainment Inc. It is for television and has series potential. This will enable Amy to become a WG member.

Amy Franzen optioned her script, Ray and Marion's Anniversary, to development executive turned producer, Scott Rogers of Scotty Dog Productions.

Chris Wills has made a deal for his script, It's Not Over Til… with Abiather Films.

David Earle sold his screenplay, The Chat Room, to Cynthia Cortopassi of T.S.C.inc. Tony Picciotti found the script by searching our web site and then found a producer to finance it.

David Lundgren optioned his script, Silent Prayer to RSF productions.

George Vance, was hired as a producer/writer in training by TriCoast Studios.

James Johnston optioned his script, My Dad is a Famous Film Star, to Franklin/Waterman. The script was found by Kevin Commins of Chesler/Perlmutter Productions. Kevin has begun the task of attaching talent.

Karima Bennoune optioned her script, Losing My Religion to E Shain of Cobalt Blue Films and Janelle Ramaker.

Kimberly Reid landed a deal for an Internet series with Endeavor and KPE for low 6 figures.

Mike Sullivan has been chosen as the writer to develop a spec script for Erin Rado of Allendoria Entertainment. This project has to do with a name comic book character and has solid interest from established production companies, one with a Sony contract.

Richard Cody optioned the romantic comedy, Frankie's Friend, by the Garbonzo Brothers. A respected director is attached and financing is secured. These two will become WGA members.

Robert Lewis made a deal with Abiather Films for his script, Portrait of Eve.

Travis Rink made a deal for his script with RSF Productions. The producer, has requested that this be kept under wraps until the project has been green-lighted. Those of you who know Travis can verify it.

Martha Ivery made a deal with Eddie Kritzer of Linkletter/Atkins/Kritzer. If Martha's work, Grave With a View, gets produced, she will stand to get mid six figures.

Shorts Sold or Optioned through Writers' Script Network, (May15, 2000 - November 2001):

Michael Keller has made an arrangement to produce Lisa Savvy James' screenplay "Gravity."

Michael McPherson optioned his short "The Fix" to Sergei Khramtsov of Kinoeye Inc.

Director Scott McCullough found Fred Leadbeater's short on our site and will be taking this short to the festivals.

Gina Gorell optioned her screenplay short, Bridges To Burn, to James Tucker of James Tucker Productions.

Ryan Neill sold his short "The Wallet" to Bill Cooper of Coqui Film Productions Inc. Bill Cooper found the script on WSN.

4th Floor Pictures has acquired and will be shooting Michael Hulquist's screenplay short, Trashman.

Barbara Harmon optioned one of her shorts to Serge Kramtsov.

Ed Tasca just sold his screenplay short, Rosebud, to Terri Feldman of Dilonra Films, Inc.

Judy Upton just optioned her short to Jay Miracle.

Si Dunn has optioned two screenplay shorts to Sergei Khramtsov. Sergei is planning a compilation of short films created around one theme.

Si Dunn sold his screenplay short "Thieves Honor" to Ehtesham Hamid, a producer in Cambridge, England.

Steve Gambutti, has signed a contract to have his screenplay short (Born Loser, 30 minutes) produced by Stan Mendoza, a commercials and documentary director. Stan has produced it and is currently marketing this short extensively to the festivals.

Vangelis Maderakis (L.A./Greek award-winning director) acquired Elizabeth English's screenplay short, Papou & Yiayia. Shooting is scheduled for October and takes place in Greece.

Writers who have gained representation through us, May 2000 - November 2001:

Anita Gregory, represented by Overland Mgmt.
Antonio Solis, represented by EarthAngels Lit. Mgmt.
Chet Holmes, represented by Energy Entertainment
Chris Odom, represented by Energy Entertainment
Daphne Charette, represented by Overland Management
David Watkins, represented by EarthAngels Lit. Mgmt.
Debi Tuccio, represented by Terry Porter
Dimitri Michalakas, represented by EarthAngels Lit.
D. Lamond/Jon August, represented by EarthAngels Lit.
Doug Simonton, represented by Overland Mgmt.
Eddie Yaroch, represented by Bryan and Amp. Assoc.
Elizabeth English, represented by Terry Porter
Hector Serra, represented by Martin Management
Jerald Downen, represented by Gruenberg Productions
Jim Kononoff, represented by Terry Porter
Karen Steele, represented by Terry Porter
Kevin Hoy, represented by Lawrence Dictor
Kimberly Reid, represented by Energy Entertainment
Louis Casabianca, Energy Entertainment
Lutz Koneman, represented by Terry Porter
Marie Scampini, represented by EarthAngels Lit. Mgmt.
Marsha Cook, represented by Lawrence Dictor
Matthew Horton represented by Terry Porter
Maurice Billington, represented by Energy Entertainment
Maurice Cassamajor, represented by Energy Entertainment
Mel Zimmerman, represented by EarthAngels Lit. Mgmt.
Michael A. Matteo, representd by Gruenberg Productions
Michael Joe Kuspert, represented by Terry Porter
Michael Lewis, represented by Overland Mgmt.
Penny Pennell, represented by Marcus Bryan & Assoc.
Patrick Hanlon, represented by Preferred Artists
Randy White, represented by EarthAngels Lit. Mgmt.
Rey Wasserman, see: www.barkingbeagles.bizland.com
Richard Lasser, represented by EarthAngels Lit. Mgmt.
Robert Manning, represented by Terry Porter
Sable Jak, represented by EarthAngels Lit. Mgmt.
Steve Atkin, represented by Terry Porter
Steve Hiene, represented by EarthAngels Lit. Mgmt.
Tim Casey, represented by EarthAngels Lit. Mgmt.
Tom Hennesey, represented by Terry Porter