CONGRATS TO OUR ESTEEMED CLIENT NINO ABATE!!

I.E PRODUCTIONS INC AGREES TO PRODUCE THE GAMBINO SQUAD

Scott Rosenfelt and Billie Greif of i.e. Productions, Inc. have agreed to produce a feature-length motion picture of the screenplay “The Gambino Squad” WRITTEN BY NINO ABATE. The Gambino Squad is based on the best-selling book “Boss of Bosses”, the true story of the FBI’s most sweeping and successful prosecution of the Mafia in American law enforcement history. “The book is a classic and a movie based on the screenplay will likely become a classic in the crime/gangster genre,” says Nino Abate of Two Peas Entertainment.
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RECOGNITION COUNTS IN THE LONG RUN

Hi Craig-
You reviewed a script of mine YEARS ago called Fashionably Dead. I was just on the cusp of figuring out screenwriting and this was an early draft that was a complete disaster, but was starting to become my voice/vibe. You were the first one to see talent in the mess and tell me I was a screenwriter. That meant so much to me at that time because I was so frustrated at the crap on the page that was not an accurate reflection of the visions in my head.

I rewrote that while also writing two others. Within several months, the rewrite of Fashionably Dead and another script I wrote got me an agent and manager and then just a few months after that, the third script won the Nicholl Fellowship.

Thank you for encouraging a struggling writer. (and could you burn that old draft of Fashionably Dead-- it was hideous :)

Best regards,
Pamela Kay

(Response from Craig-it's gratifying to be able to see and appreciate the gold and encourage deserving writers when so much of the biz can be so unfairly all or nothing)
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BIG STUFF FROM PRESTIGIOUS NICHOLL-

I wanted to say thanks for the help and valuable input you gave my script, "The Forgiving of Emma Rose". You critiqued the script twice. Emma Rose has advanced to the Semifinal round of Nicholl Fellowships competition. A large reason for this is because of the important feedback you gave me which took the script to the next level.

Now I'm not honing my pencil yet to write my Oscar speech (I would prefer a fat check actually). But I just wanted to say thanks. If it advances further, I'll let you know.

Best,
Corey New
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ZOETROPE AWARDS

BIG CONGRATS TO A FINE WRITER FROM THE NETHERLANDS MICHIEL NIJK for his impressive showing as a semi Finalist in the 4th Annual Zoetrope Screenwriting Contest.

http://www.zoetrope.com/contests/2006finalists.htm#SEMI

“The fruits of our work--Again many many thanx for you input, quidance and support!” Michiel
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A FLATTERING MONTH!
Craig

Stephanie O'Leary here. Before too much more time slips away, I wanted to thank you for the kind and encouraging note that accompanied the return of my hard copy script BULLSEYE ON BROADWAY, as well as the copious amount of time you spent with me on the phone analyzing each page. I never expected to receive that kind of personal attention for my consult dollar - talk about "bang for your buck!" :

I've been looking at BOB through new eyes since we spoke, and feel more empowered in tackling the rewrite with your Outlining and Character Arc tools. Indeed, I've discovered that Cajun is too passive and my "Hero's Journey" is often overshadowed by Bull's -- an imbalance that could render my Protagonists evolution inconsequential. Hence, I'm working on making Cajun more pro-active and clarifying dialogue with more Stage Direction (among other things ...)

But I wanted to tell you that one of the most eye-opening things I learned from you is that submitting your script for a consult (or a Script Notes meeting) is like Defending Your Thesis. If you don't have a consistent Through Line, and if you don't have a system of Checks and Balances with Set Ups and Pay Offs that you can readily reference, your aren't ready to Pitch and your script Needs Work. A sobering realization, but necessary, and I deeply appreciate gaining this insight.

My Stained Glass guy in England is waiting for a call, so I've got to run. Keep Cool!!!!!

Best
Stephanie O
THANX MUCHO STEPHANIE