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3 days ago
9 min

In the Spotlight: Samantha Brennan

Time, Talent, & Tenacity is what it takes to find success as a screenwriter. Samantha Brennan has all three in spades. She has made...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Jan 13
6 min

In the Spotlight: Lyndal Simpson

Lyndal knows this first hand and has been perfecting her craft as she worked toward her big moment. Being steadfast and productive are key..

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Jan 5
7 min

In the Spotlight: Ash Willeby

This quote has always stuck with me. A screenplay is an invitation to collaborate. All too often we think of screenwriting as a solitary art

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Dec 29, 2020
9 min

In the Spotlight: KC Allen

KC's path shows how you never truly realize where even the smallest opportunities can lead you toward success.

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Dec 15, 2020
4 min

In the Spotlight: Joaquin Hernandez

With screenwriting, you always find opinion articles on how difficult and elusive the path to success can be. One thing which is rarely...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Dec 7, 2020
5 min

In the Spotlight: Steven Hartman

Steven Hartman has figured it out. He is living his best life because he understands that the road to success is a path not a destination...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Jul 10, 2020
6 min

In the Spotlight: Katie Presto

As a screenwriter, one of the best ways to inform your writing is to taste life itself. To truly live and experience as many diverse aspe...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Jun 26, 2020
3 min

In the Spotlight: Ted E Dee

In order to find success and improve your craft, you need to design your life around screenwriting. That’s not saying you can’t have a da...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Mar 31, 2020
6 min

In the Spotlight: Melissa Rundle

Melissa has already left her mark as a screenwriter but even she knows there is still more to come on her own personal writer’s journey. ...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Mar 25, 2020
6 min

In the Spotlight: Jeffrey Howe

The indie film scene is a small close nit community. You wouldn’t think so at first but once you hit the festival circuit it becomes appa...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Mar 12, 2020
4 min

In the Spotlight: Daniel Miller

When it comes to writing a screenplay, Daniel has developed a unique voice. Being a professional VFX artist has allowed him to bring a di...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Mar 2, 2020
10 min

In the Spotlight: Tim Bennett-Huxtable

Tim is an exceptional individual. A bold statement I know. But for Tim, it’s the only way I can describe him. He presents himself and his...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Feb 13, 2020
5 min

In the Spotlight: Grant Lane Oberhansli

Grant has found his calling. Many of us don’t discover ours until late in life. But Grant, has been telling stories and writing since he w...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Jan 30, 2020
5 min

In the Spotlight: Steve MacLaren

Steve has struck the balance. He has been on both sides of the aisle as a filmmaker. He's done mainstream commercial work, and has rolled...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Jan 24, 2020
6 min

In the Spotlight: Connor Etter

Connor dreamed of being a screenwriter since he was a young boy. Having that type of desire in our youth is part of the magic of childhoo...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Jan 18, 2020
6 min

In the Spotlight: Nina Hanssen

Nina is a Norwegian Viking with a heart for writing. Already a successful journalist and author, she has sought out new lands for conques...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Jan 9, 2020
7 min

In the Spotlight: Dale Griffiths Stamos

Dale is an incredible artist of the rarest kind. She is a renaissance woman. A polymath of the truest form. Many believe that someone wit...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Dec 11, 2019
6 min

In the Spotlight: Derek Nicoletto

Derek had the humility and wisdom to realize that becoming a screenwriter required a particular mindset. He could have easily attempted ...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Nov 27, 2019
7 min

In the Spotlight: James Fox

James Fox is living proof that an independent filmmaker and screenwriter can become successful in the industry. He has put in the time an...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Nov 20, 2019
4 min

In the Spotlight: Jeff Naparstek

Jeff is a natural storyteller and entertainer. Like the proclaimers of old, he will regale you with awe and spectacle as you engage in co...

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