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I've worked on the creative and technical sides of video and film production since 1979.
My credits include writing, producing,
directing, script supervision/continuity and acting.
My film work started out with the lead role in actress
in David Rosen's 1979 feature film “Vacation.” In addition
to my time on screen, I was responsible for continuity
during the two week shoot that covered numerous locations in Washington, Oregon and
Northern California.
"Vacation" won first prize in the Feature Film Category of the 1980 Bumbershoot Film
Festival. (Acting Credits)
Having discovered my passion for film, I earned a degree in
broadcast journalism and film production
from the University of Washington. I funded my education by
working as a freelance writer, video production assistant,
musician and assistant station manager for KCMU-FM (now KEXP).
In 1983, I received a scholarship from the National Academy of
Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
In 1987 I became a founding mother of Women in Film/Seattle
and was awarded their Education Grant in 2001, which I
used to take courses in film directing and score composition.
Also in 1987 I produced, wrote,
directed, shot and edited "A Tale for You,"
which was a three-part children's program featuring
nationally known Irish storyteller Tom Galt.
This was quickly
followed with "Northwest Tunesmith" -- a 12-part series of unplugged concerts that showcased
talented singer/songwriters who actively toured the Northwest. This series melded
my passions for music and film.
Following the successful launch of "Northwest Tunesmith,"
I returned to journalism, writing business, political and
general interest news regarding the Northwest film and video
community for WFVA, ITVA, WIF/S, Media Inc., and local
newspapers.
In 1995 I completed the year-long screenwriting program at the
University of Washington and to date I have completed nine feature
scripts. One script has been optioned and my scripts
have consistently earned high
marks in the more
significant script contest
such as Chesterfield, Nicholls and Austin.
In 1996 I helped found the Northwest Guild of Artists and Screenwriters
(NWGA).
I am currently involved in writing and producing interactive
multimedia productions used for corporate and technical
training.
Recent credits include the 10-minute comedy short "Fast Lane"
and "Creating a Campus
The Supports Our Purpose," a 12-minute fundraising video for
the Center for Spiritual Living.
Feature Film Scripts
“Tree House” – Comedy. Codependent buddies for life get a life. (In development.)
“Flying Outside the Box” – Drama. Brother rivalry set amid
the extreme sport of aerobatic flying. (2003 Austin Quarter
Finalist.)
“Dog Camp” – Comedy. Teenage boy with a canine phobia bonds
with a talented Aussie at doggie boot camp. (2002 Chesterfield
Semifinalist.)
“Guitar Gods” – Musical Drama. Blues guitar prodigy – the
crazy lady’s bastard - challenges his deadbeat daddy, a fading
rock star who won’t grow up. (2001 Nicholls Semifinalist, 2000
Austin Quarter finalist.)
“Gabriel’s Gate” – Drama. Reclusive church handyman has a
knack for street magic and rescuing runaways. (2002 Chesterfield
Semifinalist, 1997 Nicholls Semifinalist, 1997 Writers Network
Quarter finalist.)
“Playing Solo” – Drama. Teenager reaches for her dream to be
a champion fiddler against steep odds. (1997 Washington State
Finalist.)
“Neither Love Nor Money” – A black comedy about the lengths
people will go to get their hands on some serious money.
“Living with Sib” – Drama. Woman returns home to recreate her
life after a melt down in paradise. “The Purple House” –
Drama. Mystical suspense in Hawaii.
Contest Accomplishments
Washington State Screenwriting Competition
1997 Finalist (top 2%) – “Playing Solo”
Chesterfield Screenwriting Fellowship Competition
2002 Semifinalist (top 15%) - “Dog Camp” and “Gabriel’s Gate”
Nicholls Screenwriting Fellowship Competition
2001 Semifinalist (top 4%) - “Guitar Gods”
1996 Semifinalist (top 4%) - “Gabriel’s Gate”
Austin Heart of Film Screenwriting Competition
2003 quarter-finals (top 10%) - “Flying Outside the Box”
2000 quarter-finals (top 10%) - “Guitar Gods”
Writers Network Screenwriting Competition
1997 quarter-finals (top 10%) - “Gabriel’s Gate”
Script Judging and
Critiques
Preliminary and secondary judge for 2002 Carl Sautter
Memorial Screenwriting competition.
Preliminary judge for 2000 Washington State Screenwriting
competition.
Extensive reading for South Orange County (SOC)
Screenwriters. Critiques and notes on scripts in all phases of
writing development. 2000 to 2002.
Selected
Performance Credits
Film - “Vacation” – Female lead. 1980 Bumbershoot Film
Festival Winner. Seattle, WA. 1979.
Stage - “Black Comedy” – Big Island Theatrical Company, Kona
HI. 1980.
Stage - “Ghost Train" – Bathhouse Theater, Seattle, WA. 1978.
Stage - Singer/Songwriter and Fiddler.
Northwest and HI. 1975 – 2011.
Script Agent
Susan Grant S.G.K.
Associates 6399 Wilshire Blvd, Suite #414
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 782-1854
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