Praise

Judy and I continue to work with writers from all over the world on screenplays, TV pilots, plays etc (and Judy does books, and books to screenplays as well). We enjoy our work immensely, and feel that our greatest contribution is on a creative level, always following our credo that the number one secret in getting something going in the writing biz is material that’s ready.

We also have our monthly contest and it’s always so satisfying when that works out for folks as well.

Recently, the following writers have gotten some real action and have been generous enough to share their good news.

**SAINT MICHAEL BY CRAIG VOLLMAN

Writing a screenplay is a marathon and Craig Kellem knows the route to a successful finish. I have been working with Craig at Hollywoodscript.com since October 2011. He gave me honest analysis in what my script needed and what could be cut. He didn’t try to rewrite the script, but guided and encouraged me so my creativity and originality were written into every scene. His experience and knowledge of the industry standards greatly assisted me when constructing my new screenplay.

Finishing a well written screenplay that can take the reader on an emotional ride is an accomplishment in and of itself. For me, getting the right script notes and winning the Hollywoodscript.com monthly contest was the next step to getting it sold. My screenplay, Saint Michael, won the January 2013 contest. The exposure it received from Craig Kellem’s glowing coverage sent to his contacts, and the free access to distribution outlets such as Inktip and Scriptblaster (and one other big one) was invaluable. So far, I have sent my screenplay to eight production companies or agents. In April 2013, I signed with a very experienced agent in Los Angeles who’s excited about selling the screenplay! Craig's announcement caught the attention of this agent.

Craig Kellem at Hollywoodscript.com is the complete package. He offers excellent creative services and marvelous exposure for the winners of the monthly contest. If you want straightforward analysis from someone who is easy to talk to, Craig Kellem is your man.

An Indie company in L.A. with two produced films has optioned Love in a Box. The prizes I received for winning your contest helped to open up good communication and doors to many companies who are now following my work. Thank you so much, Craig, for all the effort and professional help you gave me through the writing process to take it from a rough draft to a polished product. You have amazing qualities that make you special. You can always see what needs to be changed to make the script better. You never let me settle for "almost there." And your best asset (for clients) - you are a great teacher. Lana Newlin

•"LAST WILL" has finished shooting
Judy and I are happy to announce that shooting has completed on a new film called LAST WILL and we congratulate our former client IRMGARD PAGAN who made it all happen. The film stars Academy Award winner TATUM O'NEAL, Academy Award Nominee, TOM BERENGER, JAMES BROLIN, ARMAND ASSANTE, PATRICK MULDOON, JEFFREY DEAN, BRIGITT NEILSEN, SHAWN HUFF AND MOON ZAPPA. MS. PAGAN is the Producer, MIGUEL PAGAN the Executive Producer. It's Directed by BRENT HUFF and written by ALAN MOSKOWITZ. It's based on a story by Ms. Pagan. We helped with the early development of the material and assisted in making the Hollywood connection vis a vis Mr. Moskowitz. "Your advice and help has been a great key in doing this movie" says Ms Pagan. Here's hoping that the project reaps all the accolades it deserves.

• TWO MINUTE HEIST, A NEW FILM IN WHICH WE CONSULTED GOT INTO THE NEW YORK INDEPENDENT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. IT PREMIERED ON MARCH 5TH 2009 AT THE EAST VILLAGE THEATER. The producer (Justine Hughes) reports that they now want to take it to Cannes!! Big congrats to their budding little group!

• BIG CONGRATS TO JOANNE WANNAN FOR "OBITUARY"
JUDY AND I ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT OUR CONTEST WINNER JOANNE WANNAN, SOLD HER FINE SCRIPT "OBITUARY." WHICH WAS BROADCAST NATIONALLY ON THE LIFETIME CABLE NETWORK TO HIGH RATINGS . Click here for more!

• BIG CONGRATS TO RICHARD SQUIRES FOR "CRAZY LIKE A FOX". HIS SCRIPT HAS BEEN PRODUCED AND HAS RECEIVED QUITE A BIT OF ATTENTION AND DESERVED RESPECT OUT THERE ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING IT'S A SUPER LOW BUDGET INDIE. AFTER ALL, AN APPEARANCE AT THE CANNE FILM FESTIVAL "AIN'T CHOPPED LIVER!" Click here for more!

• Hollywoodscript.com can happily boast that a script on which it consulted became a major motion picture (and did quite well). "O" is a Lion's Gate Film Written by Brad Kaaya , Directed by Tim Blake Nelson, Starring Mekhi Phifer, Rain Phoenix, Martin Sheen, John Heard.

• The "AMATI GIRLS" is another film on which we consulted (and there are others now in the pipeline), not to mention the many, many scripts that have been optioned (both from our contest winners and others) and many clients who have also found agents and other kinds of reps).

HOLLYWOODSCRIPT.COM CONGRATULATES ITS CONSULTATION CLIENT, SERGIO BAMBAREN AND HIS COMPANY,DOLPHIN FILMS, AS TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX ACQUIRES NORTH AMERICAN RIGHTS TO BAMBAREN’S SOON TO BE RELEASED FILM,“THE DOLPHIN, STORY OF A DREAMER”
“Judy, Craig, never forget that this would have never happened without your wise advice and the wonderful help Judy provided in writing and editing the English script. It's been real teamwork. Spread the word in your wonderful newsletter about all the collaboration you two gave us when the going was tough. Hopefully this will help your readers realize that nothing is impossible, if you truly believe in it and you work hard to achieve your dreams."
-Sergio Bambarén, CEO of Dolphin Films, and producer of the film Click here for more!

Hollywood Script Publicity

Take just a minute to read some of the articles written about Craig Kellem and his work in Newsweek, Variety, theWashington Post, the Internet Movie Data Base (IMDB) and more.