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Doug Herman Options "Roadkill"
Nov 12, 2014
Doug Herman with Indiscretion Films found "Roadkill" on InkTip and optioned it from Warren Fast. A contemporary thriller set on the open road, "Roadkill" tells the story of two cold-blooded killers who target each other on a remote highway, both unaware of the other's murderous intentions. Although Warren has sold or optioned several short scripts, this is his first feature-length option through InkTip.
Doug Herman Options "Roadkill"
Oct 9, 2014
Doug Herman with Indiscretion Films found "Roadkill" on InkTip and optioned it from Warren Fast. A contemporary thriller set on the open road, "Roadkill" tells the story of two cold-blooded killers who target each other on a remote highway, both unaware of the other's murderous intentions. Although Warren has sold or optioned several short scripts, this is his first feature-length option through InkTip.
Richard Harding Options "All God's Children"
Oct 9, 2014
Richard Harding with Sixth Sense Productions found "All God's Children" on InkTip and optioned it from Natalie Hanson. Richard's credits include the upcoming Larry Charles comedy, "The Man Who Sued God," and "The Translator," starring acclaimed French actor Omar Sy ("The Intouchables"). Natalie noted: "I feared that no one would be interested in making a movie with a black female protagonist. I'm happy that Sixth Sense Productions has the vision and courage to bring this story to life." This is Natalie's fifth success through InkTip.
Joel Reisig Produces "Rodeo Girl"
Oct 9, 2014
Joel Reisig with Be Your Own Hollywood discovered "Rodeo Girl" on InkTip and optioned it from Tricia Hopper and her writing partner Aletha Rodgers earlier this year. We are pleased to announce that the project goes to camera this week! Reisig recently completed "A Horse for Summer," starring Dean Cain, which was also shot from a script discovered on InkTip. This is Tricia and Aletha's first option through InkTip.
Manan Katohora Hires Brett Kofford
Oct 9, 2014
Manan Katohora with JMD Creations discovered Bret Kofford on InkTip and hired him to write the short script "Je Coeur Vous," which is French for "I Heart You." Manan is a trans-Atlantic multi-hyphenate whose credits include "9-Eleven," among many others. Through InkTip, Bret has had five feature screenplay options, received TV writing work, and has a movie coming out in November called "12 Dog Days Till Christmas."
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Justice Bowens Options "The Runner"
May 2, 2014
Justice Bowens with B3-Vision found "The Runner" on InkTip and optioned it from Daniel Baig. Justice's recent credits include the upcoming "Fever," which will be shot from another script he found on InkTip and which he recently set up with Blanc Biehn Productions, among others. This is Daniel Baig's first option through InkTip.
Calix Reneau Options "Just Plain Dead"
May 2, 2014
Calix Reneau with Calix Presents found "Just Plain Dead" on InkTip and optioned it from Emily Manthei. Calix's credits include "Greyscale" and "A Night at the Silent Movie Theater" among others. This is Emily's first success through InkTip.
Julio Hallivis Hires Joel Laflamme
May 2, 2014
Julio Hallivis with 1inMM Productions met writer Joel Laflamme through InkTip and hired him to write "Shifter." Film will be based on Julio's sci-fi short by the same title, about an LAPD detective who shifts his consciousness into another person's body to get past a homicidal drone and a phalanx of elite soldier cops. Joel was chosen for the project on the strength of his action spec "Interceptor," which has already landed him half a dozen writing assignments.
Tyler Graber Options "Easy Way Street"
May 2, 2014
Tyler Graber optioned the short script "Easy Way Street" from writer Ronald Fordham after discovering it on InkTip. Tyler is a director who has accumulated hundreds of thousands of views of his work online and off, and won numerous contests. This is the fourth option for Ronald through InkTip, who has previously optioned a feature and two other shorts.
Michael Wormser Options "#Social"
Apr 24, 2014
Michael Wormser with Level 10 Films found "#Social" on InkTip and optioned it from Andres Rovira. Michael's credits include such diverse titles as "Some Guy who Kills People" and "Smiley," among others. Andres is a screenwriter and novelist who's had a number of options and contest accolades in the past but this is his first success through InkTip.
Rob Lamagna Options "Eva"
Apr 24, 2014
Rob Lamagna of Merritt Films found "Eva" on InkTip, optioned it from Ivan Chapman, and we are pleased to announce that the project has completed principal photography. "Eva," a sci-fi crime piece about an investigator who can enter the memories of murder victims and relive their last moments, is the pilot in a greater series titled "Angel of Death." This is Ivan's third completed project through InkTip, and his first television pilot.
Michael Moyet Options "The Last First Kiss"
Apr 24, 2014
Michael Moyet with Moyet Talent Management found "The Last First Kiss" on InkTip and optioned it from Dennis Curlett. This is Dennis' third success through InkTip.
Tyler Graber Options "The Lemonade Stand"
Apr 24, 2014
Tyler Graber optioned the short script "The Lemonade Stand" from writer Melissa Field after discovering it on InkTip. Tyler is a director who has accumulated hundreds of thousands of views of his work online and off, and won numerous contests. This is Melissa's first short script option. Her short script is a comedy about a woman who's trying to navigate her life after a life-time of planning falls to pieces. "I searched for awhile for the right person to tell this funny and heart-felt story," Melissa said. "When Tyler Graber contacted me I knew he was just the right person, and I'm grateful we were able to connect through InkTip."
Param Gill Options "Endowment"
Apr 17, 2014
Param Gill with Young N Free Films found "Endowment" on InkTip and optioned it from John Buchanan. "Endowment" is set to start shooting in May. This is John's second project with Param, who also hired him to write the American adaptation of the iconic European film "Last Supper," which stars Eddie Griffin, Josh Meyers and Penny Marshall.
Nicholas Lory Hires Jeff Wood
Apr 17, 2014
Nicholas Lory with Zissou Pictures discovered Jeff Wood on InkTip and hired him to write "Nana Means King," and we are excited to announce that the film has completed principal photography! "Nana" is a character-driven piece about a Ghanaian illegal immigrant whose past becomes a prison, and was directed by Nana Obiri-Yeboah and co-produced by Kenneth Andam. This is Jeff's first success through InkTip.
Nancy Criss Hires Kenneth Lemm
Apr 17, 2014
Nancy Criss with Nandar Entertainment discovered Kenneth Lemm through InkTip and hired him to write several episodes of her new family-friendly TV series "The Sparrows." The project stars Christopher Atkins in the lead role. Nancy's credits include "A Horse for Summer," starring Dean Cain, and "Finding Mr. Wright," both of which were also shot from scripts she found on InkTip. This is Kenneth's second success through InkTip.
Earnest Harris Options "Tall, Dark, and Handsome"
Apr 17, 2014
Earnest Harris with Marlo Productions optioned the short script "Tall, Dark, and Handsome" from Ann McDowell after discovering it on InkTip.
Bob Castle Options "Jericho"
Apr 10, 2014
Bob Castle with Infra-Red Films found the feature thriller "Jericho" on InkTip and optioned it from Brian Pauls. Infra-Red's credits include "Border Run" with Sharon Stone, which was shot from a script they found on InkTip.
Robbie Bryan Options "Secret Killers"
Apr 10, 2014
Robbie Bryan with Good To Be Seen Films found "The Secret Killers" on InkTip and optioned it from Robert T. Roe. Robert is a produced writer as well as a Nicholls Fellowship finalist. "Secret Killers" is set to be filmed by the end of this year, and this is Robert's first success through InkTip.
David Ara Discovers Craig Clyde
Apr 10, 2014
David Ara of Miracle Mile Entertainment met Craig Clyde through InkTip and hired him to write "Harley," a wartime period piece set in the English countryside. This English drama is David's second of three feature films in which the concepts and storylines have been developed by David, slated for production in the upcoming year. His first feature is a mob action comedy whose writer he also sourced through InkTip. Craig has written and directed about twenty features already, always specializing in family friendly content. This deal was shepherded by Barbara Bitela of the Silver/Bitela Agency, who also met and signed Craig Clyde through InkTip.
Blake Rice Options "Meridans"
Apr 10, 2014
Blake Rice discovered the short script "Meridans" on InkTip and optioned it from Mark Davidson. The film has been shot and is in post-production. "Meridans" was Blake's directorial debut who previously had success as a still photographer. Mark co-produced the short and Colton Davie DPed the film. This is not the first option for Mark, who has had a number of options through the site, including the produced film "The Lost Tribe."
Blanc Biehn Options "Fever"
Apr 3, 2014
Justice Bowens with B3-Vision found "Fever" on InkTip, optioned it from Eric Borden, and we are now excited to announce that he set the project up with Blanc Biehn Productions for a production date this year with Justice on board as co-executive producer. Blanc Biehn's credits include the 2014 Vienna Film Ball Award winner "The Victim" (starring Jennifer Blanc and Michael Biehn), among many, many others. Eric's script "Fever" took 3rd place in the 2012 UCLA Extension Screenplay Competition and received a mention in the Hollywood Reporter, before getting discovered on InkTip.
Greg Huge Options "Shattered Silence"
Apr 3, 2014
Greg Huge with Huge Pictures found "Shattered Silence" on InkTip and optioned it from Brian Young. Greg's credits include "3Play," and the upcoming "Silent Voice," with director Vondie Curtis-Hall ("Glitter") and Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin ("Children of a Lesser God") interested. Brian Young has had a number of successes through InkTip, including scripts discovered by Mark Morgan ("Twilight," "The Wedding Planner"), and Jaffe/Braunstein Films (Matt Damon's "The Informant").
Julio Hallivis Discovers Joel LaFlamme
Apr 3, 2014
Julio Hallivis with 1inMM Productions discovered Joel LaFlamme on InkTip and hired him to write "Danger Close." Joel has a penchant for tight, fast-paced action writing and he's already meeting with a number of producers for assignments. This is Joel's fourth success through InkTip.
Damon Jamal Options "The Last Mailman"
Apr 3, 2014
Damon Jamal with In Yo FACE Filmworks has optioned the short script "The Last Mailman" from Erica Vogel after finding it on InkTip. This is Erica's first option for a short. Production is scheduled for the upcoming months.
Apr 1, 2014
Stephen King wrote, “We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.†Director Eduardo Sánchez has played doctor, of sorts, helping audiences cope with their horrors through his busy career that broke through after co-directing the 1999 phenom “The Blair Witch Project.â€
Roderick Powell Options "Shaolin Wing Chun"
Mar 27, 2014
Roderick Powell found "Shaolin Wing Chun: The New Beginning" through InkTip and optioned it from Erik Bernard. Roderick is an Atlanta-based producer whose credits include "Honeybee," the first feature film about a female kickboxer. This is Erik's first success through InkTip.
Frank Caruso Options "A Dry Season"
Mar 27, 2014
Producer Frank A. Caruso found "A Dry Season" on InkTip and optioned it from Blair Duckworth. Frank is a multi-hyphenate whose acting credits include "The Great Chameleon" with Stacy Keach, and as a director-producer has three features ready for distribution this year, "Club Utopia", "Risk Factor" and "Final Dance." "A Dry Season" is about a high school teacher wrongfully accused of sexual interference by a vengeful teenage girl, and this is Blair Duckworth's second success through InkTip.
Justice Bowens Discovers David Birkenhead
Mar 27, 2014
Justice Bowens met David Birkenhead through InkTip and signed to rep him as his manager. Justice is in the process of forming a new management and production company with partners whose credits include "Among Friends" and "Treachery," among others. And this is David's third deal with Justice, in what is turning into a profitable relationship for them both.
Jasper Bazuin Options "Car Bomb"
Mar 27, 2014
Jasper Bazuin with Yune Film optioned the short script "Car Bomb" from Ange Fassinou and Roy Gonzales after finding it on InkTip.
Lauren de Normandie Options "Jacked"
Mar 20, 2014
Lauren de Normandie with Status Media & Entertainment found "Jacked" on InkTip and optioned it from Derek Rydall. Derek Rydall is a produced feature writer who got into the business as a child actor, he's had a number of feature script options and writing assignments with the likes of Disney and Universal Studios, and this is his fourth success through InkTip.
Steve Roeder Options Rockefeller Biopic
Mar 20, 2014
Steve Roeder with Awesome Entertainment found "A Whole Life a Head: The Michael Rockefeller Story" through InkTip and optioned it from Philip Hardy. Steve had actually been looking for the right Rockefeller script for a few years, so we were happy to help him source this project. Steve Roeder's credits include "Bob the Butler" (Tom Green and Brooke Shields) and "Neo Ned" (Jeremy Renner), among others. Philip Hardy has won or placed as a finalist in nine screenwriting contests in just the last year alone, and this is his second success through InkTip.
Derek Zemrak Discovers John Pizzo
Mar 20, 2014
Derek Zemrak with Zemrak/Pirkle Productions met writer John Pizzo through InkTip and hired him to write "Evan Neezer's Christmas." Zemrak previously produced Pizzo's feature script "Hercules Saves Christmas," which we featured on the cover of the InkTip Magazine. Pizzo is a three-time produced writer - with all three scripts found through InkTip.
Rami Rank Options "The Between"
Mar 11, 2014
Rami Rank with Top Ranked Pictures found "The Between" on InkTip and optioned it from Mike Roby. Mike Roby is an industry veteran already, having worked on digital FX for over 30 major motion pictures, but this is his first option through InkTip.
Earnest Harris Options "Golden Years"
Mar 11, 2014
Earnest Harris with Marlo Productions found "Golden Years" on InkTip and optioned it from Patrick Cavanagh. Earnest's credits include "A Simple Promise" and "Witness 2 Murder." This is Patrick's first success through InkTip.
Michael Moyet Discovers Dennis Curlett
Mar 11, 2014
Michael Moyet with Moyet Talent Management discovered Dennis Curlett on InkTip and has signed on to represent him. This is Dennis' second success through InkTip.
Dwayne Tarver Options "Emoticon"
Mar 11, 2014
Dwayne Tarver with Trifecta Motion Pictures optioned the short script "Emoticon" from Brianna Lee McKenzie. Dwayne's films have screened in festivals around the world where they have won best short film as well as best director. This is the first short option for Brianna.
Mar 4, 2014
Sci-Fi Channel aired “Fireball†on May 2nd, 2009, written by InkTip scribe Kraig Wenman and produced by Harvey Kahn with Front Street Pictures. After Wenman was referred to Kahn by producer Michael Jacobs, Front Street produced the action/thriller starring Ian Somerhalder (“Lost†and “The Vampire Diariesâ€).
Mar 4, 2014
Director Nick Lyon found a weapon. One he’s used before. One that morphs into various forms, yet one that does something more consistently than anyone else these days: kick ass. That weapon is Danny Trejo.
Justice Bowens Options "Blue"
Mar 4, 2014
Justice Bowens found "Blue" on InkTip and optioned it from David Birkenhead. Justice is in the process of forming a new production company with partners whose credits include "Among Friends" and "Treachery," among others. This is David's second option with Justice.
Param Gill Discovers John Buchanan
Mar 4, 2014
Param Gill with Young N Free Films discovered John Buchanan on InkTip and hired him to write the Americanized remake of an iconic European film "Last Supper," which has just wrapped, starring Eddie Griffin, Josh Meyers and Penny Marshall. This is John's first success through InkTip.
Sherry Robb Discovers Javier Robles
Mar 4, 2014
Sherry Robb with The Robb Company met Javier Robles through InkTip and signed to rep him as his literary manager. Sherry has signed a few writers and bolstered her roster this year after discovering them through InkTip, and this is Javier's first success through InkTip.
Grace Feeney Options "Odessa"
Mar 4, 2014
Grace Feeney of Ethos Pictures found the short script "Odessa" on InkTip and optioned the post-apocalyptic drama from Doug Johnson. Production occurred in Texas and New Mexico in Jan 2014, and the film is directed by Sean Michael Turrell, and stars Ricky Wayne and Will Haze. This was the second option for Doug Johnson.
Tom Novell Options "Snowflake"
Feb 25, 2014
Tom Novell with Galaxy Film Studios found "Snowflake" on InkTip and optioned the Christmas musical from Julie Young. Tom's credits include "Anagram," which is in production now, among others. Julie Young spent a lifetime struggling with dyslexia, but she's making incredible headway in her writing career in spite of that, including ranking in last year's Nicholl Fellowship and this most recent option, which is her first through InkTip.
Kevin Summerfield Discovers BD Young
Feb 25, 2014
Kevin Summerfield with Scorpio Studios discovered Brian "BD" Young through InkTip and hired him to write "Christmas K9." Kevin has a long list of films under his belt, including the Echo Bridge Entertainment release "The Derby Stallion" (starring Zac Efron), among many others. BD Young is a studio-level writer with 15 films on his resume and a half dozen more in development.
Sherry Robb Discovers Joel LaFlamme
Feb 25, 2014
Sherry Robb with The Robb Company met Joel LaFlamme through InkTip and signed to rep him as his literary manager. The script which caught Sherry's eye was "Interceptor," about an LAPD cop teaming up with an ex-racecar driver to catch high speed criminals on the streets of Los Angeles, and thanks to that script and Joel's penchant for tight, fast-paced action writing, he's already meeting with a number of producers for assignments. This is his third success through InkTip.
Dwayne Tarver Options "The Perils of Sexting"
Feb 25, 2014
Dwayne Tarver optioned the short script "The Perils of Sexting" from Ronald Fordham. Dwayne plans on shooting the script this month. His films have screened in festivals around the world where they have won best short film as well as best director. This is the first short option through InkTip for Ronald, who has previously optioned a feature script through InkTip.
Justice Bowens Options "Fever"
Feb 18, 2014
Justice Bowens with B3-Vision found "Fever" on InkTip and optioned it from Eric Borden. Justice is in the process of forming a new production company with partners whose credits include "Among Friends" and "Treachery," among others. Eric's script "Fever" took 3rd place in the 2012 UCLA Extension Screenplay Competition and received a mention in the Hollywood Reporter.
Andy Sowers Options "Expiration Date"
Feb 18, 2014
Andy Sowers with Andy Sowers Productions discovered Kris Harrison on InkTip and optioned his romantic dramedy "Expiration Date." This actually started when Andy read his script on InkTip titled "Possum," which was a great read but not quite right for his needs at the time. So Andy asked what else he had and Kris pitched "Expiration Date." This is Kris' first success through InkTip.
Stephanie Rogers Discovers Michael McCoy
Feb 18, 2014
Stephanie Rogers with Stephanie Rogers & Associates discovered Michael McCoy on InkTip and has signed on to represent him. The script which caught her eye was "Under the Rising Sun," which is based on his book about his family's experience in a Japanese prison camp during WWII, and the script has already won a number of accolades, including the grand prize in the Creative World Awards International Screenplay Competition. This is his first success through InkTip.
Dwayne Tarver Options "Hooker"
Feb 18, 2014
Dwayne Tarver optioned the short script "Hooker" from Ronald Fordham. Dwayne's films have screened in festivals around the world where they have won best short film as well as best director. This is the second short option through InkTip for Ronald, who has previously optioned a feature script through InkTip.
Feb 17, 2014
Look down the road and you’ll spot a “Megalopolis†being built by talented, experienced hands. In fact, the foundation is already laid down.
Mpower optioned the ambitiously-named script, written by Moutaz Jad, who won the Fresh Voices Screenwriting Competition for the sci-fi thriller.
Feb 14, 2014
Vampires have seduced a crimson-soaked following in horror, comedy and drama over the last decade. The feeding will continue this year. An upcoming dramatic film, "Manhattan Undying," is sharpening its teeth for a 2014 release that hopes to bring adult prestige to the vampire subject that has been dominated more recently by teen-targeted fare.
Feb 11, 2014
Look up and you'll see a "Hole in the Paper Sky." The short film starring Jessica Biel ("Blade: Trinity," "The Illusionist," "The A-Team") was based on a script written by Howard Kingkade and discovered on InkTip by producer Michelle Purple, co-president of Iron Ocean Films with Biel.
Eric England Options "Hellbent"
Feb 11, 2014
Eric England with Southern Fried Films found "Hellbent" on InkTip and optioned it from TJ Cimfel. The script is about a woman who joins a rescue crew to look for her husband after a mining accident and instead discovers a demonic presence. Eric England recently signed with The Gersh Agency, and this is TJ's third success through InkTip.
Param Gill Options "Darkness"
Feb 11, 2014
Param Gill with FlickBag Inc found "Darkness" on InkTip and optioned it from writing duo Francis Jay and C.B. Liffer. "Darkness" is a contained horror-thriller and is being fast-tracked into production this spring. This is Francis and C.B.'s first outright spec sale.
Levan Bakhia Hires Lloyd S. Wagner
Feb 11, 2014
Levan Bakhia with Sarke Studios discovered Lloyd S. Wagner on InkTip and hired him to pen the feature film "Landmine Goes Click." Sarke Studios is the largest production company in the Caucasus region, and their credits include the recent "247ºF," which is actually how they met Lloyd in the first place - they found on InkTip and write that one and to help write and develop several other projects as well. "Landmine Goes Click" is now Lloyd's second film with Sarke.
Stephanie Rogers Discovers Writing Duo
Feb 11, 2014
Stephanie Rogers with Stephanie Rogers & Associates discovered John Suetmeier and John Kelley on InkTip and signed to represent them as their manager. The script that caught her eye was "Sterling," about a cyborg assassin who goes against protocol to protect a mark who may or may not hold the secret to his humanity. This is their first success through InkTip.
Michael Hughes Purchases "Boom Boom Gun"
Feb 11, 2014
Producer Michael Hughes has purchased the short script "Boom Boom Gun" from writer Frank Hayslip. Production is scheduled for early 2014.
Feb 4, 2014
Anonymous Content optioned a new untitled thriller script from writers Geof Miller and Troy Hunter via a connection on InkTip. Producer Wendy Kram discovered the writing team on the site and signed as their manager.
Brandon Burrows Options "Run N' Gun"
Feb 4, 2014
Brandon Burrows with Boundless Pictures found "Run N' Gun" on InkTip and optioned it from Casey DeVargas. The story is about a bank robber whose car gets towed, and who winds up jacking a car which has a kidnapped real estate heiress in the trunk. This is Casey's first option through InkTip.
Berenika Bailey Options "Jakoburn Manor"
Feb 4, 2014
Berenika Bailey with Magic Elevator found "Jakoburn Manor" through InkTip and optioned the feature supernatural thriller from Miles Ledoux. She said she was actually looking for a straight up horror at the time, and Miles' script was more of a suspense story, but she just couldn't put it down. Berenika's credits include "Mobster Kids," which was also found on InkTip, and which screened last year at Cannes. This is Miles' first option through InkTip.
Robert Sexton Discovers Joel LaFlamme
Feb 4, 2014
Robert Sexton with Hollywood Asylum met Joel LaFlamme through InkTip and hired him to write an action/thriller entitled "Release." The script which landed Joel this assignment was "Interceptor," about an LAPD cop teaming up with an ex-racecar driver to catch high speed criminals on the streets of Los Angeles. Though this is Joel's first success through InkTip, but he's already in talks with other producers for assignments based on that same reading sample. And it's on InkTip right now.
Jeffrey Lamont Brown Options "American Sock"
Feb 4, 2014
Jeffrey Lamont Brown with Tallgrass Pictures bought "American Sock" by Jason Allen after discovering the short on InkTip. The short was produced and premiered at the Barrio Film Festival in San Diego where it won "Best Narrative Film."
Tim Scott Options "Treasure for Mom"
Jan 28, 2014
Tim Scott and Richard Roy with Gold Key Productions found "Treasure for Mom" on InkTip and optioned it from John Parker. Tim's credits include "Against the Wild," starring Natasha Henstridge among others. This is John Parker's first success through InkTip.
Michael Klein Signs Adam Rose
Jan 28, 2014
Michael Klein with Dobré Films met Adam Rose through InkTip and signed to rep him as his manager. Dobre Films is a management and production company that works in both features and television, and the script which caught their eye has landed Adam not only a manager but a feature hire/assignment. This is Adam's second success through InkTip.
Charis Orchard Discovers Allison McWood
Jan 28, 2014
Independent producer/director Charis Orchard met Allison McWood through InkTip and hired her to write an as-of-yet untitled historical costume drama. This is actually an ongoing relationship; Charis optioned one of Allison's scripts a little bit ago, and then became so enamored with her writing style that she hired her to write another one. Allison is a veteran playwright and screenwriter, and this is her third success through InkTip.
April James Options "Contract Renewals"
Jan 28, 2014
Director April James with Viking Theater Company optioned the short script "Contract Renewals" from writers Alan Barkley. The film is scheduled to film in New York City in the following months. Alan has won recognition, including first place, in numerous screenplay competitions. His stage plays have been performed in the U.S. and U.K., and his shorts have screened at festivals including The Seattle International Film Festival and the Austin Film Festival. He's represented by Abbott Entertainment.
Eric Fischer Options "Bad Seeds"
Jan 21, 2014
Eric Fischer with Efish Entertainment and Dead Fish Films found "Bad Seeds of Loving Spring" on InkTip and optioned it from Joshua Montcalm. Eric is a bright and very fast rising star in Hollywood, with recent credits like "Vehicle 19" (starring the late Paul Walker) and "Night Train to Lisbon" (with Jeremy Irons). Joshua Montcalm is a 2013 Nicholl Semifinalist, and this is his first option through InkTip.
Eric Adams Options "Wrong House"
Jan 21, 2014
Eric J. Adams with Sleeperwave Films found "The Wrong House" through InkTip and optioned it from Travis Seppala. Travis has written and produced short films, been a contest finalist and has been hired to re-write and polish feature films, but this is his first option through InkTip.
Kevin Summerfield Discovers Michael Whatling
Jan 21, 2014
Kevin Summerfield of Scorpio Studios discovered Michael Whatling through InkTip and hired him to adapt a classic children's story (the title of which is under wraps) into a live action feature. This is Michael's first assignment with Scorpio.
Sandra Mitrovic Options "The Toughest Collaboration"
Jan 21, 2014
Sandra Mitrovic picked up the short "The Toughest Collaboration" from C.J. Walley after discovering it on InkTip. The film is now produced. Sandra is a film student in Regent's University Regent's School of Drama Film and Media. She said, "I found script really unique and original, I am really happy to collaborate with C.J. Walley. He is very talented and easy to work." She is focusing on directing and producing shorts at this time.
Sean Thomas Options "Dead Run"
Jan 14, 2014
Sean Thomas of September SevenTeen Studio found "Dead Run" through InkTip and optioned it from Brian. Sean Thomas' credits as executive producer include "A Single Shot" (starring Sam Rockwell, William H Macy and academy award winner Melissa Leo), "Gandhi of the Month" (starring Harvey Keitel), and "Fall Down Dead" (starring Dominique Swain and David Carradine). "Dead Run" is out to talent now, and already has Daniel Fridell (of "The Searchers" and "Beneath The Surface") attached to direct. Sue Giordano with Hudson Agency repped Brian Baker on this deal, and this is Brian's first success through InkTip.
Lauren de Normandie Options "Your Move"
Jan 14, 2014
Lauren de Normandie with Status Media & Entertainment found "Your Move" on InkTip and optioned it from writing team Henry Mitchell, Jennifer Lynch and Calvin Cox Jr. According to Lauren, the script she found is "an incredibly high concept thriller by three amazing writers. We're looking at hopefully being in production this coming spring." This is Henry's first option through InkTip.
Toby Louie Discovers Jay Gable
Jan 14, 2014
Toby Louie with Louie, Louie Productions discovered Jay Gable on InkTip and hired him to write "The Back Nine." This is Jay's third success through InkTip.
Jan 13, 2014
Danny Roth with ParkSide Pictures found the next faith-based project he wanted, which could help further ignite an already explosive market.
Steve Felt Options "Echoes"
Jan 7, 2014
Steve Felt with Powder Day Productions found "Echoes" on InkTip and optioned it from Steven Brown. Steve's credits include the horror/comedy "Irradiated Satan Rocks the World," among others. This is Steven's first option through InkTip.
David Roe Options "The Infernal Optimist"
Jan 7, 2014
David Roe with Grand Bay Films found "The Infernal Optimist" through InkTip and optioned it from writers Warren Coleman and Stephen Abbott. Warren and Stephen are Australian-based comedy writers and performers, having met and toured together as members of The Castanet Club. Warren was also a co-writer on "Happy Feet" and "Happy Feet Two," among others, while Stephen has been hosting and writing for radio and TV comedies. This is their first option through InkTip.
Dan Benamor Discovers Francis Jay
Jan 7, 2014
Dan Benamor with the Nasser Entertainment Group discovered Francis Jay on InkTip and hired him to write an as-of-yet untitled Viking feature. This is Francis' second success through InkTip.
Eric Rayl Options "The Night Captain"
Jan 7, 2014
Director Eric Rayl discovered the short script "The Night Captain" on InkTip and bought it from screenwriter Cal Carnes. Production is slated for this month. This is Cal's second short sale to date. He currently has an indie drama title in pre-production that he wrote called "Adolescence" and other scripts in development. He also has written two novels.
