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Jul 10
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Nov 15, 2019
5 min

In the Spotlight: CJ Knapp

CJ Is truly a devoted screenwriter with a passion for the craft. Her focused commitment to perfecting what she loves has led her to achie...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Nov 7, 2019
6 min

In the Spotlight: Jeff Bower

Being a screenwriter is an exceptionally difficult path. Often fighting our way through adversity while over coming our own inner demons....

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Oct 22, 2019
5 min

In the Spotlight: Jeff L. Burke

Jeff has tasted life. Both the sweetness and the sour of it. He isn’t afraid to reach out for his dream. Having done so, he’s learned tha...

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In the Spotlight: Christopher J. O'Bryant

Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Oct 18, 2019
6 min

In the Spotlight: Christopher J. O'Bryant

I admire Christopher. He is a man who has mastered balance in his life. By doing so he is setting himself up for major success. All too o...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

May 10, 2019
3 min

In the Spotlight: Laura Cor

Laura is a fantastic and driven artist who has found herself dipping into several of the creative arts including screenwriting. Laura has...

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

Feb 27, 2019
4 min

In the Spotlight: James Moorer

Photo by Kris Garfield James Moorer made his dream a reality. Success comes from sacrifice. James knows this. Many writers aren’t willing...

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