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Professional Showcase

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​The writers featured here consistently display mastery of the screenwriting craft that merits the industry's professional attention.
Click on their images below to discover why these skilled screenwriters are worth watching and what inspires their work.
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LYNN ELLIOTT

Welsh-born and now in California, Lynn blends academic rigor with creative storytelling. Former  literature professor working at the intersection of history, social justice, and the remote corners of human experience.

See his Showcase and
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current projects. 
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DANIEL BRODERICK

Based in Pasadena, former federal defense attorney Dan turned to screenwriting after retirement, drawing on a lifelong passion for film and television to craft historically inspired stories that blend law, justice, and untold human narratives.​

See his Showcase and 

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DIANE THOMASSIN

Diane is a creative screenwriter renowned for plots that celebrate the resilience of the human spirit. She's a prolific writer with multiple competition awards...definitely a screenwriter of professional caliber.

See her Showcase and current projects.





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P.JAMES NORRIS

James is a TV pilot finalist whose work Powers & Glory earned recognition at the 2022 Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards. A novelist and screenwriter, he draws inspiration from music, popular culture, and lived experience always chasing “the big idea” that can anchor a story. 

See his Showcase and current projects.
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LARRY
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A lifelong filmmaker and storyteller, he crafts character-driven sci-fi, mystery, and adventure scripts inspired by his travels and lifelong love of Star Trek. He brings a real-world experience to every story he tells.

Learn more about Larry at his Showcase ​
A.P
 GONZALEZ
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A writer-director, former film editor and winner of the Diverse Writers Outreach, A.P. focuses on adapting novels and short stories while promoting his film projects on the festival circuit.

Learn more about A.P. at his Showcase.
VIRGINIA
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OUNGREN


Inspired by Hitchcock and the Coen Brothers, Virginia is a licensed psychologist who works using free association within a disciplined process of character and conflict development.

Learn more about Virginia at her Showcase.
PREMA
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ROSE

Passionate about bringing inspired stories to the youth of the world, Prema infuses her work with healing and uplifting messages to entertain, instruct, and create harmony in all our lives.

Learn more about Prema at her Showcase.
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CATHERINE SCHANDL

Prolific at both screenplay and TV formats, Catherine writes with a keen eye for original characters and comedic originality from her background at Toronto's Second City. Her high contest scores are proof.

See her Showcase and current projects.
STEVEN R BERRY

Steven is an award-winning author and self-taught screenwriter who combines meticulous historical research with powerful storytelling.

Learn more about Steven at his Showcase ​

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  • Home
  • Feature Screenplay Contest
  • TV Script Contest
  • Short Script Contest
  • Diverse Writers Outreach
    • Diverse Writers Contest Results
  • Live WGA Consultations
  • Contest Results
  • PROFESSIONAL SHOWCASE
    • LARRY ELMORE
    • Virginia Youngren
    • STEVEN R BERRY
    • DANIEL BRODERICK >
      • DANIEL BRODERICK PROJECTS
    • P. James Norris
    • PREMA ROSE
    • JAYNE COX
    • DIANE THOMASSIN >
      • DIANE THOMASSIN PROJECTS
    • CATHERINE SCHANDL >
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    • LYNN ELLIOTT >
      • LYNN ELLIOTT'S BIO
      • LYNN ELLIOTT'S PROJECTS
  • WRITERS SHOWCASE
    • RICHARD AMICO
    • BRAIN BAKER
    • ED BADAL
    • JULIET COLYER
    • SAM SARANTOS
    • MICHAL MOC
    • SKYLER MILLICANO
    • ALI MOZAFFARY
    • BRIAN MURPHY
    • TOBI INVERSON
    • RUTH EARLY
    • REBECCA BLONDIN
    • DARREN ANDREW NASH
    • AJ CASTRO
    • CAITLIN AMANS
    • TOM W MEYERS
    • HYTEN DAVIDSON & CHRISTIAN MISSIONAK
    • SHAUN DELLISKAVE
    • KAT BYLSKA
    • ROBERT CHETWOOD
    • ANTHONY MARTINEZ
    • PATRICIA MILTON
    • MAXWELL THOMAS
    • A.P. GONZALEZ
    • ALEX MEHTA
    • RYAN GIELEN
    • BARRY PUTT
    • MELISSA BRIDES
    • MAGGIE TSAVARIS
    • LINDSAY MAXOUTOPOULIS
    • ALBERTO DIAMANTE
    • ERIN DONOVAN
    • NICHOLAS STATHOPOULOS
    • ANDREI CHAHINE
    • DOUGLAS SPALTRO
    • KATHY FRITZ
    • CANDEE KRAMER
    • BEN PARSONS
    • ANDREW MACQUARRIE
    • JEFF BARKER
    • WILL TURNER BRETT
    • BRYAN MARVIS
    • ELIZABETH APPELL
    • BARRY JAY
    • DAN JOLLEY
    • ELLEN PUFF
    • JONATHAN CANE
    • JOHNNY RUSSELL
    • JOEY MEDINA
    • SUSAN KELEJIAN
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    • LYDELLE JACKSON
    • JUDAH BOSCO
    • LINDA FEDERICO OMURCHU
    • MARK WAKELY
    • STAN RUBAKHIN
    • AE GUAAKER
    • ANTHONY MCBRIDE
    • SUSAN SWEENEY
    • ANDREW CHIARAMONTE
    • BRENDON RICHARDS
    • THOMAS PACE
    • BILL MURPHY
    • STEPH KOWAL
    • PETER DE NORVILLE
    • JULIA SONG
    • JOHN ARNAU
    • FELICIA BAXER
    • DAVID RODERICK
    • MATT GALLAGHER
    • LEW OSTEEN
    • ROBBIE ROBERTSON
    • ROBIN CHAMBERS
    • ANDREW SCHERER
    • TIMOTHY KOHN
    • CELINE FOSTER
    • KARLA BRYANT
    • BARRY PUTT
    • CHAD HUTSON
    • DANIEL PERO
    • d.b. RODERICK
    • PAUL HUENEMANN
    • BERL KAUFMAN
    • TAMMY OLSEN
    • SOPHIE NEVILLE
    • NATHAN POST
    • DANIEL PERO
    • STAN LEWIS
    • LYNDA REISS & TARA TREMAINE
    • JAMES MULCAHY
    • ATTILA KOROSI
    • DAVID SANDERS
    • FRANCES MCCOY
    • GILBERT MOORE
  • JOIN THE SHOWCASE
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    • - Logline Secrets & Pitching to Sell
    • Free Webinar: How to WIN Your Next Screenplay Contest
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  • Feedback Analysis Samples
  • Contest Judges
  • FAQ