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- Jennifer Vandever | IWC List
< Back Jennifer Vandever jrvandever@gmail.com http://www.jennifervandever.com Jennifer Vandever is an author, screenwriter, and educator born and raised in Portland, Oregon. She's the author of the novel THE RONTE PROJECT, published by Random House (US) and Simon & Schuster (UK) and translated into Spanish, Italian, and Polish. The Bronte Project was also optioned for film by director Nisha Ganatra (LATE NIGHT, THE HIGH NOTE). A second novel, American Tango was published in 2016. She has optioned numerous screenplays to both independent and studio-based producers. She's a graduate of Columbia University's MFA program, has written film criticism for The Village Voice and was the co-screenwriter of the film JUST ONE TIME. Vandever is an adjunct professor teaching courses in Screenwriting, Screwball & Romantic Comedy, and Women in Film for Emerson College's Los Angeles program as well as its MFA program in Dramatic Writing. non-WGA Female, Over 40 OCTOBER SURPRISE (Romantic Comedy Feature - THE LONG SHOT meets CRAZY, STUPID LOVE) A governor's wife runs against him after she discovers an affair. SPEARFISH (Comedy Feature - comps: ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE, SWEET HOME ALABAMA) A disgraced Washington political aide returns to her rural hometown of Spearfish as its mayor, rekindling an old romance while confronting an international incident with Finland. EDENDALE (TV Drama - think BABYLON or MAD MEN) A young woman in 1922 Hollywood discovers the darker, less glamorous side of Hollywood's early beginnings as an aspiring director who becomes involved with a closeted male movie star. Character-driven, Female-centric, Romantic, Bittersweet Female, Over 40 unrepped
- Megan J. Wilson | IWC List
< Back Megan J. Wilson megan@dirttotem.com Megan lives in Los Angeles but considers the Pacific Northwest home. She’s worked at a publishing house in Seattle, a law firm in North Carolina, the NFL in New York, and a cannery in Alaska – and yes, there were bears. She was a writers assistant for CBS for 3 years, and she wrote and produced a 6-episode webseries (The Sanctum, 2009). She writes action/drama, action/sci-fi, and action/comedy, and her stories often feature families dealing with mental illness. She’s been finalist for the PAGE Award, quarterfinalist for the Nicholl, Script Pipeline and Austin Film Festival and she's been featured on the Red List and the Next List. Megan currently has two features and a short in development. Megan is active in the LA-writing community, as co-founder of the League of Women Writers and co-founder of the Writer X Director Mixer. She loves quilting, snowboarding, writing graphic novels, and has a complicated relationship with her crockpot. Honors & Awards Finalist, PAGE Awards - AVALANCHE EXPRESS - 2023 Quarterfinalist, Nicholl Fellowship - AVALANCHE EXPRESS - 2022 Official Selection, The Next List - 2024 - https://www.tracking-board.com/the-next-list-2024/ non-WGA Female, 40+ AVALANCHE EXPRESS (Action Feature) When a passenger train traveling through the Alps is caught in an avalanche, the Syrian-Swiss conductor must surmount her own fear of being buried alive to lead the remaining passengers in a struggle for survival. DROP ZONE (Hourlong Procedural) When the prodigal daughter of a firefighting family returns home to Montana as a forest service firefighter (a “smokejumper”), she clashes with the father who disowned her and confronts the sister who married her high school sweetheart. DUSTRISE (Horror Feature) When two sisters take a back road to Burning Man to avoid the fees, their dream trip becomes a nightmare, as a 100-year flood wakes terrifying monsters from a dry riverbed to feed on festivalgoers. Character-driven, Female-centric, Crime, Thriller, Procedural, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror Female, 40+ unrepped
- Stephanie Bast | IWC List
< Back Stephanie Bast Steamylomein@gmail.com http://www.stephaniebast.com Stephanie Bast was abandoned in Korea, adopted by Italians and raised in a town so small and white, someone asked: “How are you gonna understand her when she starts speaking?” Fiercely loved and protected, she was taught to fear “the other” while knowing “the other” was herself. She started to write comedy to heal a wound. Now she writes to heal others, creating characters who think they’re not enough, desperate to prove they’re worthy of being saved. Stephanie lives in Los Angeles and is named one of the Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch in 2025 by ISA, Roadmap’s Diversity Fellow, studied at UCLA extension and placed as a Finalist for Austin Film Festival, Final Draft’s Big Break, CineStory, PAGE and The Writers Lab winner. A Broadway and TV/Film actress in the time when presenting as Asian was a detriment, she has turned the pain of her race into a super power. Stephanie writes for everyone who’s adopted. She writes for everyone who hates looking in the mirror. She writes for her children, so they may always love their eyes. In a pinch, Stephanie can perform a reverse vasectomy. Honors & Awards ISA Top 25 Writers to Watch in 2025 , AS I AM - 2025 AFF Finalist, AS I AM - 2023 Final Draft Big Break Top 10 , WASH YOUR BIRDIE: 101 THINGS THAT CAN CRAWL UP YOUR VAGINA AND KILL YOU - 2022" WGA Female, BIPOC, Asian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander, Multi-Ethnic, 40+ AS I AM Asian FLEABAG stuck in THE SOPRANOS family A Korean adoptee raised by an Italian family dreams of becoming the next Carmela Soprano. But when her obsession fails, she must open the eyes she hates, to love the Asian she's refused to be. WASH YOUR BIRDIE: 101 THINGS THAT CAN CRAWL UP YOUR VAGINA AND KILL YOU PEN15 with a spurt of BIG MOUTH A Catholic school virgin promises to please her mother and God, but when she leaves home for college she's taunted into her long-overdue sexual awakening by her own vagina - a cartoon bird named Birdie, who wants to please herself. ME LOVE YOU LONG TIME 10 Things I Hate About You meets Crazy Rich Asians A Korean adoptee with more white energy than the cast of Friends, is forced to partner with the Korean-American man she bullied in grade school who must transform her into a ""real Asian” in order to land the K-Beauty account that can save her father’s company. Character-driven, Female-centric, BIPOC-centric, Coming-of-Age, Snarky Female, BIPOC, Asian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander, Multi-Ethnic, 40+ unrepped
- Jori Lynn Felker | IWC List
< Back Jori Lynn Felker joriwritestv@gmail.com Agent: Michael Chung (Verve) Coverfly Forged amidst the biting winds of Chicago, Jori once earned a Neuroscience degree just to spite a misogynistic ex, only to pivot into entertainment upon realizing GREY’S ANATOMY wasn’t real life. With over ten years in the assistant trenches, Jori's eclectic journey spans from Disney kid’s comedies (GABBY DURAN & THE UNSITTABLES) to erotic thrillers (THE IDOL). Blending sharp wit and emotional depth, her writing transforms high concepts into intimate explorations of humanity’s rather… unsavory facets. Jori’s frozen-time coming-of-age feature BETWEEN THE RAINDROPS sold on spec in 2020, marking her as a writer to watch. Currently, she is penning the feature adaptation of the indie-darling game THE UNFINISHED SWAN for PlayStation with Hisko Hulsing (UNDONE) attached to direct, and supporting the writers’ room of an upcoming Apple Sci-fi show. Her horror short story, TOO CUTE, exploring the neurological phenomenon of ‘cute aggression,’ will be published in Dark Matter’s ‘Haunted Reels’ summer of 2025. Jori is also a recipient of the prestigious USC Renaissance Scholarship, noted for her exemplary work across diverse disciplines. Between projects, Jori works her way through her self-imposed 'alphabet hobbies,' which have included everything from Blacksmithing to Exotic Dancing. She is currently on the letter ‘H’ and learning ‘computer hacking’ – because why not? Honors & Awards ● Writer – Writer’s Lab 2020: Bonfire (Baobab) ● Top 10% Nicholl’s Fellowship 2020 – The First Year ● Finalist Unique Voices 2020 – The First Year ● Finalist Unique Voices 2020 – Between the Raindrops ● Semifinalist ScriptShadow 2020 – Between the Raindrops ● Quarterfinalist Emerging Screenwriters 2020 – Between the Raindrops ● Quarterfinalist Screencraft 2020 – Between the Raindrops ● USC Renaissance Scholar - 2015 current member Female, disabled, 40+ THE UNFINISHED SWAN (Feature -Magical Realism - ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND meets GROUNDHOG DAY ) Struggling with a tough decision, a teenage boy accidentally stops time, but can’t figure out how to restart it. Based on the video game. PlayStation producing. GLITCHIKER (Pilot - Sci-fi/Drama - THE DROPOUT meets MR. ROBOT ) A disgraced tech CEO must decide how far she’ll go to redeem her legacy when she stumbles upon technology so earth-shattering, the world might not be ready for it — teleportation. THE FIRST YEAR (Feature - Drama/Coming of Age - AN EDUCATION meets TULLY ) An introverted freshman is taken under the wing of her peculiar RA and finds herself forced to grow up in ways she never expected. Character-driven, Female-centric, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, YA, Children's, Satire Female, disabled, 40+ repped
- Carolyn Kras | IWC List
< Back Carolyn Kras Manager: Doorie Lee, 42 - doorielee@42mp.com 213-354-9700 https://carolynkras.com Carolyn Kras has developed projects for 20th TV Studio, Escape Artists, Welle, and more. She was named to ISA's List of "Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch." Her former experience working at a law firm influenced her writing as she enjoys telling stories of ambitious people in high-stakes conflicts. Her awards include the Hamptons International Film Festival Screenwriters Lab, Alfred P. Sloan First Place Screenwriting Award, Visionary Playwright Award, New York Television Festival Official Selection, Plume & Pellicule Screenwriting Award, Middlebury Script Lab Selection, Hearst Creative Artist Fellowship, and a Fulbright to the United Kingdom. She has been a writer-in-residence at Ucross Foundation, Hawthornden Castle, Ragdale Foundation, and Anderson Center at Tower View. Her plays have been produced or developed at The Road Theatre Company, The Blank Theatre, Theatre 40, Pacific Resident Theatre, Chicago Dramatists, Stage Left Theatre, Centenary Stage Company, Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, Williams Street Rep, Theater Masters, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and more. Carolyn is an alum of the NBC Page Program, Women in Film Mentorship Program, and Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre Program. She has a B.A. in Drama from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon University. Originally from Chicago, Carolyn is now based in LA. non-WGA Female CUTTHROAT (Teen Horror Feature - SCREAM meets CLUELESS) The competition to get into college is killer…literally. When a masked murderer targets top students at a prestigious prep school, Senior Class President Ruby and her friends attempt to solve the mystery of his identity—but they have to hurry before they become the next victims. NEW REALITY (Romantic Dramedy Feature - DESK SET meets UP IN THE AIR) When a major tech corporation flies international H-1B visa holders into the U.S. to cut costs by replacing its American staff, Maggie is directed to train Shen to take over her job. She's torn between sabotaging him to save her dream career and falling for him. THE SECOND CITY (TV drama/crime procedural - PEAKY BLINDERS meets BOARDWALK EMPIRE) In the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, an escaped convict invents a new identity and joins the police department as the city struggles to rise from the ashes. Character-driven, Female-centric, Medical, Crime, Procedural, Romantic, Horror, Historical/Alternative History Female repped
- James Moorer | IWC List
< Back James Moorer jkdxentertainment@gmail.com https://jamesmoorer.com/ Cleveland native and best-selling author, producer, and screenwriter, James Moorer, is an unflinching storyteller who writes dark character-driven horror and thrillers. His novel, TWO FOR THE PAIN: An Eddie Gideon Mystery, is an Amazon Best-Seller. He co-produced the award-winning short, IN THE DEATHROOM based on a Stephen King story, and produced and directed an episode of the series THE EMERGENT LENS, now being shopped. Recently, James was hired to pen an indie horror film while working on his next novel. He is a member of the Organization of Black Screenwriters and just accepted membership into the Independent Writers Caucus (IWC). James also serves as Director of Outreach and Diversity Initiatives at Roadmap Writers, helping writers gain representation. He also owns Dark Anthem Press , a division of One Moorer, an independent multimedia company. non-WGA Male, BIPOC, Over 55 IN DARKEST CLEVELAND One-Hour Episodic Fantasy/Thriller A mission of mercy to help a mentally unstable child brings a troubled Paranormal Doctor and his colleagues back to the city of his birth and the demons that await his return. BLACK BONES JONES Feature/Horror An ex-slave, ex-soldier turned exorcist is called to save a border town from a marauding spirit, but when he learns the town’s dark secret, not even his skills may save them. FURY One-hour Crime Drama Accused of her lover’s murder, a detective’s undercover odyssey to clear her name reveals she’s the illegitimate child of the very crime family she’s vowed to destroy. Character-driven, BIPOC-centric, Crime, Thriller, Procedural, Western, Fantasy, Horror Male, BIPOC, Over 55 Repped
- Eugene Ramos | IWC List
< Back Eugene Ramos Agent: Brant Rose/Toochis Rose, Brant Rose Agency - brose@brantroseagency.com / trose@brantroseagency.com 323-460-6464 Coverfly Eugene Ramos was born and raised in the Chicago area by immigrants from the Philippines who wanted him to follow their footsteps into the medical field. After devouring countless Shakespeare plays, he instead earned a degree in 16th-century British Literature from Northwestern University to the dismay of his parents. Still wanting to win his parents’ affections, he chose to go to an Ivy League institution for film school and graduated with an MFA in Film from Columbia University. Since then, Eugene has participated in several prestigious programs, including the Humanitas New Voices program, the CAPE New Writers Fellowship, Film Independent’s Project Involve, and the Clarion Science Fiction Writers' Workshop. His Isaac Newton romantic-comedy script, NEWTON’S LAWS OF EMOTION, won the Sloan Filmmaker Prize at the Tribeca Film Fest and a Gold Prize in the PAGE Awards. He also co-wrote a number of award-winning shorts, including DANDELION FALL (dir. Lauren Wolkstein) and THEY CHARGE FOR THE SUN (dir. Terence Nance), which was nominated for a Humanitas Prize and garnered a “That’s nice” from his mom. Eugene is currently a staff writer on the Netflix animated series, THE DRAGON PRINCE. Because of his love for the Bard and science fiction, Eugene hopes to one day get a tattoo that says, “The Sci-Fi Shakespeare Guy.” (He won’t say where, but it won’t be anywhere his parents can see.) Honors & Awards Published Short Story - THE CHEEZHEAD (aka THE FANTASY FOOTBALL FAN'S TALE) - 2022 Nomination for Best Writing (Podcasts), The Webby Awards - THE ONLY PODCAST LEFT - 2020 The CAPE List - I’M NOT PHIL - 2019 non-WGA Male, BIPOC, Asian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander, Multi-Ethnic, 40+ NEWTON’S LAWS OF EMOTION (Romantic comedy - SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE meets THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING) When a young Isaac Newton falls for a headstrong princess, he seeks to understand the principles of love using a new kind of mathematics. After many trials and errors, however, Newton realizes that falling in love isn't a matter of calculus, it's chemistry. SONS OF WITCHES (One-hour urban fantasy drama - SUPERNATURAL meets KUNG FU) A trio of Asian-American men – all sons of witches – must take over the family business of fighting supernatural evil after their mothers are murdered. Unfortunately, they have no powers … except for Cal, a schizophrenic who may be the first male witch in centuries. A COVEN OF THIEVES ( One-hour urban fantasy drama - CHARMED meets POINT BREAK) A rock band of witches recruits a new singer to help them steal supernatural artifacts from those who would use them for nefarious purposes. BIPOC-centric, Science, Romantic, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Historical/Alternative History, Animation, Magical Realism Male, BIPOC, Asian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander, Multi-Ethnic, 40+ repped
- Caitlin Reed | IWC List
< Back Caitlin Reed cnreed27@gmail.com Caitlin Reed is an LA-based writer, producer, filmmaker, and self-proclaimed sweater aficionado of mixed-Asian heritage who enjoys creating stories about funny people going through existential crises. Last year, she co-wrote, directed, and produced her short film Blue Skies — a character study of someone living with chronic social anxiety — which she is sending through the festival circuit. She also wrote and starred in a proof of concept based on one of her original comedy pilots, co-written with her producing partner, Tia Sippel. She is currently a board member of the Junior Hollywood Radio and Television Society. When Caitlin’s not navigating the industry, she can be found touring nuclear facilities, identifying local flora & fauna, or daydreaming about going to the beach. Honors & Awards Emerging Screenwriters Sci-fi & Fantasy Screenplay Competition - Quarter-Finalist - SPACELESS - 2022 Emerging Screenwriters Genre Competition - Quarter-Finalist - SPACELESS - 2021 Shoot Your Short - Semi-Finalist - SQUIDE - 2021 non-WGA Female, Asian, Multi-Ethnic UNADULTERATED 1/2 Hour TV - New Girl, Insecure, Odd Couple In a caffeine-fueled quest for a fresh start, a perpetually anxious librarian invades the world of her sardonic childhood best friend as they dive into the fray of life and uncover the simple joys hidden within the chaos of modern existence. SPACELESS 1Hour TV - Firefly, Red Dwarf A former space ranger, content with living an aimless existence transporting useless merchandise across the galaxy, is forced to wear her big girl pants and face past offenses as an old friend enters her life. AS YOU WISH IT 1 Hour TV - The Magicians, Stranger Than Fiction, The 10th Kingdom Years after vowing never to write again since her father's death, a former child prodigy is kidnapped by the very characters in the book she wrote at sixteen and must find a way to save their world before it destroys hers. Character-driven, Female-centric, Coming-of-Age, Snarky Female, Asian, Multi-Ethnic unrepped
- Shirley Miller | IWC List
< Back Shirley Miller shirleymillerdigsyou@gmail.com After lying to his parents that he was “just visiting” LA, Shirley worked for years on film and TV productions such as Interstellar and Silicon Valley, before graduating with an MFA in Writing for Screen and Television from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. While there, he received a scholarship for graduating with the highest grade-point-average (4.0) and he was also awarded the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship worth $17,500.00 for his first-ever attempt at hour-long television. Since then, he’s won and placed in multiple fellowships, including a fresh stint on Ken Kesey’s farm in May, where he was accepted into a writing workshop led by Ronald D. Moore. His favorite color is pink, he loves to make pottery even though his skill level hasn’t much improved, he’s a formerly-licensed English teacher and currently-licensed scuba diver, and – perhaps most importantly – he’s terrified of bees because he’s never been stung by one. Honors & Awards Kesey Farm Writing Workshop (led by Ronald D. Moore) - 2025 ScreenCraft Drama Pilot - Finalist - DRY - 2023 Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship Award - NERVE - 2018 non-WGA Male DO THE WORK Dark comedy Comp: BARRY An ignoramus is inadvertently recruited by an LBTQIA+ rights activist group and he quickly learns that they don't just fight for justice – they kill for it. Character-driven, Crime, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Horror, Satire, Dark, Snarky Male unrepped
- Lise Pyles | IWC List
< Back Lise Pyles lisepyles@gmail.com Lise Pyles earned SEMIFINALIST at NICHOLL and AFF (among other awards) and in 2028 was one of six writers chosen for a Black List/Women in Film Features Lab. There, she workshopped one-on-one with Oscar-winner Graham Moore (THE IMITATION GAME) and Amy Baer (MARY SHELLEY, BRIAN BANKS), and ended the week with a general at NETFLIX. Lise writes character-driven drama, historical and true event stories (original or adapted), and also enjoys lightening the mood by writing family features, YA and holiday rom-coms. In previous life chapters, Lise worked as a Department of Defense analyst, which led to world travel and nine years abroad, in Australia's Outback and Yorkshire, England. Around the edges of this career, she has held odd jobs (waitress, hotel desk clerk, substitute teacher, concierge), all of which make great grist for this writer's mill. Past publications include two books, as well as articles, short stories and essays for venues such as Denver Post, Writers Digest and Air&Space/Smithsonian Magazine. She worked as Story Editor for LIKE CLOCKWORK ENTERTAINMENT, has crewed on multiple local (Texas) film projects and co-chairs the San Antonio Screenwriters Guild. Honors & Awards Finalist, ISA Family & Holiday - A BODYGUARD FOR CHRISTMAS - 2021 Semifinalist, Stage32 Holiday Contest - THE LIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS - 2023 Quarterfinalist, Final Draft's Big Break - SONG OF THE DOLPHIN - 2025 " non-WGA Female, 40+, 55+ INDEPENDENT LIVING Feature - Women's Drama A shy desk clerk must break through a crippling public speaking phobia in order to both help an elderly genius create his legacy and fix her own life." JUMPER AND THE BONES Feature Dramedy A naive oddball custodian accidentally sparks a feud with a street gang (The Bones) and must use his quirky homemade tactics to protect the nurse lady he adores and the sick little girl who depends on them both. MY HEART LIES HERE Historical Limited Series In 1914 Colorado, a Scottish teen loses her father due to dangerous conditions in one of J.D. Rockefeller's mines, and to save her brother from a similar fate, she joins union mineworkers in what becomes the nation's bloodiest fight for worker rights -- the Ludlow Massacre. Character-driven, Female-centric, Western, Romantic, Historical/Alternative History, Coming-of-Age, YA, Limited Series Female, 40+, 55+ unrepped
- Brad M. Johnson | IWC List
< Back Brad M. Johnson bmj@diydprods.com IMDB Brad is a Pacific Northwest-based writer-producer-director who returned from a 15-year detour into the world of corporate marketing to focus on a more personal form of storytelling. His work has been recognized by Final Draft, The Black List, the Walt Disney Company, and MGM among others. In 2022, Brad launched The Grey List, an initiative to push back against ageism in the entertainment industry by curating a selection of production-ready feature and pilot scripts from writers over the age of 40. Brad is also a filmmaker through his company, Daisy If You Do Productions. His directorial debut, CHAT, won the Audience Favorite award at the Poulsbo Film Festival (2023), and his most recent production, SENSE OF EMERGENCY, debuted at the 2025 HollyShorts Film Festival. He will be directing his next film, DEEP FAKE, in 2026. Brad is currently looking for the right representation and is open to OWA’s. When he isn’t working on his next script or film, Brad spends his time watching curling (hoping to one day join a team) and making bad puns that make his family’s eyes roll. non-WGA Male, 40+ WELCOME TO LAZARUS Feature | Crime-Drama Desperate for a new start, a corrupt cop in a dying Midwestern town accepts a job to kill a mob informant, but his world unravels when his target turns out to be the father who abandoned him as a child. BLOOD MOON Feature | Western-Horror As the sun sets on the American Old West, a young priest and a grizzled bounty hunter must work together to save a small frontier town under siege by vampires HOLY HELL Feature | Action A former government assassin who walked away from his old life and is atoning for his violent past as a small-town priest sets aside his collar and picks back up his guns when the organization he worked for discovers his whereabouts and comes looking for vengeance. Character-driven, Crime, Thriller, Western, Romantic, Horror, Dark Male, 40+ unrepped
- Lisa Gold | IWC List
< Back Lisa Gold lisasmgold@gmail.com http://www.lisamgold.com Coverfly Writer/director Lisa Gold grew up all over North America, leaving her confused and also Canadian. Dual citizen Lisa now lives in Long Beach, which looks out at oil derricks disguised as palm trees. Perfect for Lisa, who loves dressing up painful truths in unique genre material. Lisa wrote and/or directed eight award-winning short films which played in 100 festivals. Her screenplays won a 2024 PAGE Bronze Prize, CineStory Screenwriting Award and the Nashville Film Festival Grand Jury Prize; other scripts reached the Finals of the Nicholl Fellowships, PAGE Awards and Script Pipeline TV Competition. She twice reached the Austin Semi-Finals with a feature and a TV pilot. Lisa is currently completing a YA sci-fi novel based on her script, while also working on a couple of alarmingly timely TV and feature scripts. With a B.A. from the University of Michigan and an M.B.A. from UCLA, Lisa recently worked way her downward, receiving an A.A. in cinema production from Los Angeles City College. A graduate of Second City Conservatory, Lisa performed improv comedy at crappy coffeehouses all over LA. Honors & Awards Winner, Bronze Prize, PAGE International Screenwriting Awards - THE SECRET OF SHANGRI-LA, 2024 Finalist, The Writers Lab Canada - CANADA RESISTS - 2024 Finalist, PAGE International Screenwriting Awards - FOREGLOW - 2021 non-WGA Female, disabled, Over 40 CANADA RESISTS (TV action-thriller pilot - a reverse THE AMERICANS meets Norwegian thriller series OCCUPIED , with more satire/female empowerment like DIPLOMAT ) Following a far-right wing U.S. government takeover of Canada, a Toronto hockey mom becomes the unlikely leader of the secret Canadian resistance…pitting her against her CIA husband. THE SECRET OF SHANGRI-LA (family action-adventure feature - a kid-centric RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK meets the fun of HARRY POTTER .) Following clues left by his late mother, BRANDON, 11, tricks his emotionally distant father into taking them on a perilous but healing journey to the mythical paradise of Shangri-La. TRIPPIN’ (YA sci-fi time travel pilot - DEAD TO ME meets CRUEL SUMMER) After her little sister is killed, snarky artist Lexy, 16, loses her voice. Along with brother Kyle, 17, she travels back to the past to save their sister, but instead ends up creating alternate realities, upending her family and her high school’s social order. Character-driven, Female-centric, Crime, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, YA, Snarky Female, disabled, Over 40 unrepped











