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Shootout Success Stories – Where Are They Now?
2006 finalist Brian Watanabe’s ROGUE’S GALLERY began filming in July, 2008. The script was acquired by Infinity Films, and stars Ving Rhames, Ellen Barkin, Jeffrey Tambor and Maggie Q.
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“My initial reaction was, I hope this isn't a mistake. I rebooted my computer a few times to make sure I wasn't hallucinating. Then came the rush of adrenaline. Then came the lap around the apartment with my finger pointed in the air as my cats ran under the couch. I honestly just feel lucky to have placed so high amongst so many great scripts.”
– Brian Watanabe |
2006 winner Brian Jude Leahy’s OMELETTE O’NEIL garnered interest from the Hollywood community following his win in The Screenplay Shootout Brian is currently managed by Jeffrey Belkin at Foremost Films and is represented by ICM.
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“My God, I just might be able to pull this off. Winning this contest was such a personal reward. It was validation. I realize that I have a way to go, but this is definitely the type of encouragement that I need.”
-Brian Jude Leahy |
2007 winner Christopher Canole’s FELIX THE FLYER has gone on to win the Queens International Film Festival, Creative Screenwriting magazine's AAA contest, the International Family Film Festival and was chosen as the first screenplay to be featured in a six page story in Script magazine's Jan/Feb 2008 issue.
2006 finalist Andrew Gengross’ LOS ANGELES signed with Zero Gravity shortly after being a finalist in the Screenplay Shootout, and Los Angeles was later produced by Pierce-Williams. Andrew is currently represented by Brant Rose Agency.
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