Screenwriters
Adam Strange - IMDb - Website
Adam Strange founded Deadline Junkies in July 2009. The original Tuesday Deadline Junkies has been going strong non-stop ever since at the same time, day, and location. Adam is the writer, creator, and star of Friended Forever. DJ scripts include "Robot Love," "Love Detective," and "Dick Smashers."
Alexander Hanno - email - IMDb - website
Alex Hanno is an award-winning writer, director, and producer who has worked in development for the likes of Broad Green Pictures, Sanders Armstrong Caserta Management, and VMI Worldwide. His television pilot, Served, took home a top award at the Catalyst Content Festival (formerly the Independent Television Festival) and his thriller adaptation, A Tell-Tale Heart, reached #1 in "Horror" on The Black List. More recently, Alex wrote, directed, and produced the dramedy feature film Elephants, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime and “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes. His next project, A Sanctuary For Water Voles, placed as a finalist in Scriptapalooza, Final Draft’s Big Break Screenwriting Contest, and in Austin Film Festival’s Screenwriting Competition. His latest film, the contained thriller, "A Social Contract", is currently in production. In addition, he has produced numerous short films, including the Sunscreen Film Festival selection Lunacy, the Cardiff Film Festival selection The Chameleon, and the DTLA Film Festival selection Bonus Time, as well as a piece for NBC’s Diversity Showcase. Alex is also a proud member of the Deadline Junkies screenwriting organization, based in Los Angeles.
Andrew Knopp - email
Andrew Knopp is a screenwriter, former Development Executive, and the host of Deadline Junkies Thursday Night. He graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Filmmaking. After moving to Los Angeles, Andrew became Development Manager for WIT.tv, a digital studio and incubator, where he oversaw a 20+ project slate of short and long-form series and feature films. He later wrote for and produced “Shaded" on the Fusion Network, starring Wayne Brady and Jordan Black, and "The Elite Daily Show" on Verizon’s go90. Andrew currently has two features scripts in development with Nasser Entertainment. His original feature screenplay “Treblinka” was a top 10% entry in the Academy Nicholl Fellowship and a top 10 finalist for the Page Awards. In addition to being a Deadline Junkie, he is also a baseball junkie.
Ashley Scott Meyers - email - IMDb - Webste
After graduating from college Ashley Scott Meyers moved from his childhood home in Annapolis, Maryland, to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career as a screenwriter. During his first three years in Los Angeles, Meyers wrote or co-wrote eight feature length screenplays, earned his first few dollars as a screenwriter, and saw two of his original screenplays get produced. Man Overboard, also co-written with DJ alum, Nathan Ives, was sold to and produced by Treasure Entertainment. Hiis most recent films inlcude "Ninja Apocalypse," "Snake Out of Compton," and "The Pinch."
David Wingert - email - IMDb
David Wingert is a screenwriter living in North Hollywood. Originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, David made his first feature in high school and his first screenplay freshman year of college. Since then, he’s written eight features, four award-winning shorts and a television pilot. After moving to Los Angeles in 2016, David has worked for seven different companies and nonprofits including Paramount Pictures and Hyde Park Entertainment.
Deanna Carlyle - email - IMDb - Website
Deanna Carlyle is an award-winning novelist, a produced screenwriter, and an actor in North Hollywood. Her comedy features have shown in German film festivals. Awards for her work include Presidential Scholar in the Arts, James D. Phelan Literary Award, and the Arts Council England Apprenticeship in Fiction Award.
Jordan Imiola - email - IMDb - Website
Jordan Imiola is a screenwriter from the city of good neighbors, Buffalo, NY. Before moving to the city of angels, he was the first Buffalo State student in history to be nominated for the WGA Michael Collyer Fellowship. He has worked for Fox, Marvista Entertainment, Untitled Entertainment and has ghostwritten for various production companies. He wrote "Sunny & Ray," a feel-good comedy about a boy trying to kill himself. It was presented at Tuesday Junkies in 2013. The film is now in development with director, Anthony Sabet after it was sold to ASA Pictures. Jordan is also the creator and showrunner of Romantically Hopeless, Spy Time, Wrigley Friends, and Monster Therapy. (All series star actors from Deadline Junkies.)
Julia Begeron - email - IMDb - Website
I’m a UCLA graduate (MPTV), writer, director, producer and movie-lover. Some of my absolute favorite films are “Bridesmaids,” “Spy” and “The Heat.” (Hmm, I see a thread.) I’m also the Vice-president of an amazing company PaintScaping.com.(Check it out.) Being the VP basically means I do whatever it takes to get the job done – including writing dozens of projection mapped shows, sewing elf shoes or even creating a “modesty pouch” for a green screened streaker. Truly, no job is too big or too small. ;-) Growing up around the business taught me “there’s no people like show people.” Although in L.A, “everything the traffic will allow” is pretty limiting.
Leah Poulliot - email - IMDb - Website
Leah Poulliot is a business school dropout turned television writer currently staffed on The CW’s DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. She's currently credited with four episodes of the series (513,612,707,712) . Leah specializes in one-hour drama, specifically in the sci-fi, thriller, and horror genres. It should go without saying that she loves a good superhero story, too. Previously, she's worked for companies FOX and SONY but is presently stationed at WARNER BROTHERS. In her free time, Leah expresses her creativity through UCB improv, and writers’ groups Safehouse and Deadline Junkies (which she helps moderate). When not taking pictures of her dog in portrait mode, she can be found filming her in cinematic. Lastly, she knows her last name is impossible to pronounce, so to save you the trouble of asking it's Pole-Lee-Ot.
Kelly Kurowski - email - IMDb
Kelly has had a passion for writing comedy before she could even say mama and dada. Sometimes you just know at an early age. She graduated from Columbia College Chicago where she’s from majoring in screenwriting. Kelly has worked on TV shows such as Hellcats, Devious Maids and Good Behavior as an assistant in the writer’s room. She is currently staring at her computer trying to think of witty dialogue to end this bio....fade out.
Mattew O'Connell - email - Website
Matt's a writer, editor, producer, and filmmaker in Burbank, CA. A graduate of Emerson College, In 2006, Matt produced and shot the independent feature film Night Sounds which premiered at the MassBay Film Festival. Watch the trailer. Matt's screenwriting has been recognized by dozens of competitions including the Austin Film Festival, Final Draft, The Tracking Board, Cinequest, Screencraft, American Zoetrope, and Script Pipeline. In 2018, Matt was hired by Nasser Entertainment to write two movie-of-the-week thrillers.
Megan J. Wilson - email - IMDb
Megan wrote her first play, an irreverent take on the Three Little Pigs, at age 10. Being a comedy, the laughter was well received. She has worked as a writers’ assistant on two consecutive CBS shows, written and produced the critically acclaimed six-episode web series The Sanctum and been a finalist in the Jameson First Shot competition. She has written and directed several short films (Mine, Wolf Peak, Womp & Circumstance) and her written work has made quarterfinalist at Script Pipeline and Second Round at Austin Film Festival. Megan is on the board of the League of Women Writers.
Michael Stagliano - email - IMDb
Michael Stagliano is a screenwriter living in Burbank, CA. Since he started writing in 2012 he has worked with: Sony, Vertigo Entertainment, Lin Pictures, Chris Morgan Productions, Oops Doughnuts and several other production companies in and out of LA. The majority of his work has been adapting existing IP into pilots or features. Michael primarily writes adventure, fantasy, sci-fi, drama and horror. He runs two different writers groups in Hollywood; and has won or placed in several of the industries top screenwriting competitions. You can catch his new new podcast,"Tavern of Heroes." Also starring several Deadline Junkies actros.
Nathaniel Nauert - email - IMDb
I enjoy all aspects of the filmmaking process, from brainstorming to color-correcting, and I have experience in most roles along the way. Most of my career has been spent writing, directing, shooting, and editing. Of all of these, writing will forever be my favorite. There's no better feeling to me than waking up in the middle of the night with an original idea that just can't wait until morning. And there's no greater satisfaction than seeing that concept, born of a sleepless night, up on the big or small screen for the world to enjoy (or not). I thrive under the intense pressure of a tight deadline, and I love collaborating with others who feel the same way. I can't imagine a better life than that of a filmmaker.
Phil Mosness - IMDb
Phil Mosness is a graphic and digital artist who is employed by Walt Disney Television Studios Production Company. He has gained notoriety through his efforts as a storyboard artist and character designer for various movies and television series. His notable efforts include Animaniacs (1993-1994), The Pagemaster (1994), and Jake and the Never Land Pirates (2015). Presently, he is contributing to The 7D (2016) television series.
Rund Shami - email - IMDb
Rund (Rand) Shami is an Arab-American writer known for the web series, Meme Boy(2018). She was born in Dallas, TX and was raised in Amman, Jordan. She graduated with a major in Screenwriting from The University of Miami where she was a staff writer for UMTV's late night comedy show, Off The Wire. She's worked as support staff in multiple TV writers rooms as a writers' assistant and script coordinator.
Ross Martin - email - IMDb
Ross H. Martin grew up in Armonk, NY. After graduating from University of Hartford in CT with a B.A., an English major, Ross moved to Los Angeles, CA. Ross attended Columbia College-Hollywood film school. Ross produced, wrote, directed and edited short films mostly on 16mm. “The Turnaround” short film was the “Best of the Fest” at the Rochester Intl. Film Festival. Ross produced, co-wrote and co-directed feature film dramatic comedy, “Rubbernecking” starring Corbin Bernsen. In 2008, Ross edited the feature film “War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave” starring and directed by C. Thomas Howell. Ross writes in various genres; comedy, drama, horror and science fiction. His short films can be viewed at rosshmartin.com
Adam Strange founded Deadline Junkies in July 2009. The original Tuesday Deadline Junkies has been going strong non-stop ever since at the same time, day, and location. Adam is the writer, creator, and star of Friended Forever. DJ scripts include "Robot Love," "Love Detective," and "Dick Smashers."
Alexander Hanno - email - IMDb - website
Alex Hanno is an award-winning writer, director, and producer who has worked in development for the likes of Broad Green Pictures, Sanders Armstrong Caserta Management, and VMI Worldwide. His television pilot, Served, took home a top award at the Catalyst Content Festival (formerly the Independent Television Festival) and his thriller adaptation, A Tell-Tale Heart, reached #1 in "Horror" on The Black List. More recently, Alex wrote, directed, and produced the dramedy feature film Elephants, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime and “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes. His next project, A Sanctuary For Water Voles, placed as a finalist in Scriptapalooza, Final Draft’s Big Break Screenwriting Contest, and in Austin Film Festival’s Screenwriting Competition. His latest film, the contained thriller, "A Social Contract", is currently in production. In addition, he has produced numerous short films, including the Sunscreen Film Festival selection Lunacy, the Cardiff Film Festival selection The Chameleon, and the DTLA Film Festival selection Bonus Time, as well as a piece for NBC’s Diversity Showcase. Alex is also a proud member of the Deadline Junkies screenwriting organization, based in Los Angeles.
Andrew Knopp - email
Andrew Knopp is a screenwriter, former Development Executive, and the host of Deadline Junkies Thursday Night. He graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Filmmaking. After moving to Los Angeles, Andrew became Development Manager for WIT.tv, a digital studio and incubator, where he oversaw a 20+ project slate of short and long-form series and feature films. He later wrote for and produced “Shaded" on the Fusion Network, starring Wayne Brady and Jordan Black, and "The Elite Daily Show" on Verizon’s go90. Andrew currently has two features scripts in development with Nasser Entertainment. His original feature screenplay “Treblinka” was a top 10% entry in the Academy Nicholl Fellowship and a top 10 finalist for the Page Awards. In addition to being a Deadline Junkie, he is also a baseball junkie.
Ashley Scott Meyers - email - IMDb - Webste
After graduating from college Ashley Scott Meyers moved from his childhood home in Annapolis, Maryland, to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career as a screenwriter. During his first three years in Los Angeles, Meyers wrote or co-wrote eight feature length screenplays, earned his first few dollars as a screenwriter, and saw two of his original screenplays get produced. Man Overboard, also co-written with DJ alum, Nathan Ives, was sold to and produced by Treasure Entertainment. Hiis most recent films inlcude "Ninja Apocalypse," "Snake Out of Compton," and "The Pinch."
David Wingert - email - IMDb
David Wingert is a screenwriter living in North Hollywood. Originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, David made his first feature in high school and his first screenplay freshman year of college. Since then, he’s written eight features, four award-winning shorts and a television pilot. After moving to Los Angeles in 2016, David has worked for seven different companies and nonprofits including Paramount Pictures and Hyde Park Entertainment.
Deanna Carlyle - email - IMDb - Website
Deanna Carlyle is an award-winning novelist, a produced screenwriter, and an actor in North Hollywood. Her comedy features have shown in German film festivals. Awards for her work include Presidential Scholar in the Arts, James D. Phelan Literary Award, and the Arts Council England Apprenticeship in Fiction Award.
Jordan Imiola - email - IMDb - Website
Jordan Imiola is a screenwriter from the city of good neighbors, Buffalo, NY. Before moving to the city of angels, he was the first Buffalo State student in history to be nominated for the WGA Michael Collyer Fellowship. He has worked for Fox, Marvista Entertainment, Untitled Entertainment and has ghostwritten for various production companies. He wrote "Sunny & Ray," a feel-good comedy about a boy trying to kill himself. It was presented at Tuesday Junkies in 2013. The film is now in development with director, Anthony Sabet after it was sold to ASA Pictures. Jordan is also the creator and showrunner of Romantically Hopeless, Spy Time, Wrigley Friends, and Monster Therapy. (All series star actors from Deadline Junkies.)
Julia Begeron - email - IMDb - Website
I’m a UCLA graduate (MPTV), writer, director, producer and movie-lover. Some of my absolute favorite films are “Bridesmaids,” “Spy” and “The Heat.” (Hmm, I see a thread.) I’m also the Vice-president of an amazing company PaintScaping.com.(Check it out.) Being the VP basically means I do whatever it takes to get the job done – including writing dozens of projection mapped shows, sewing elf shoes or even creating a “modesty pouch” for a green screened streaker. Truly, no job is too big or too small. ;-) Growing up around the business taught me “there’s no people like show people.” Although in L.A, “everything the traffic will allow” is pretty limiting.
Leah Poulliot - email - IMDb - Website
Leah Poulliot is a business school dropout turned television writer currently staffed on The CW’s DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. She's currently credited with four episodes of the series (513,612,707,712) . Leah specializes in one-hour drama, specifically in the sci-fi, thriller, and horror genres. It should go without saying that she loves a good superhero story, too. Previously, she's worked for companies FOX and SONY but is presently stationed at WARNER BROTHERS. In her free time, Leah expresses her creativity through UCB improv, and writers’ groups Safehouse and Deadline Junkies (which she helps moderate). When not taking pictures of her dog in portrait mode, she can be found filming her in cinematic. Lastly, she knows her last name is impossible to pronounce, so to save you the trouble of asking it's Pole-Lee-Ot.
Kelly Kurowski - email - IMDb
Kelly has had a passion for writing comedy before she could even say mama and dada. Sometimes you just know at an early age. She graduated from Columbia College Chicago where she’s from majoring in screenwriting. Kelly has worked on TV shows such as Hellcats, Devious Maids and Good Behavior as an assistant in the writer’s room. She is currently staring at her computer trying to think of witty dialogue to end this bio....fade out.
Mattew O'Connell - email - Website
Matt's a writer, editor, producer, and filmmaker in Burbank, CA. A graduate of Emerson College, In 2006, Matt produced and shot the independent feature film Night Sounds which premiered at the MassBay Film Festival. Watch the trailer. Matt's screenwriting has been recognized by dozens of competitions including the Austin Film Festival, Final Draft, The Tracking Board, Cinequest, Screencraft, American Zoetrope, and Script Pipeline. In 2018, Matt was hired by Nasser Entertainment to write two movie-of-the-week thrillers.
Megan J. Wilson - email - IMDb
Megan wrote her first play, an irreverent take on the Three Little Pigs, at age 10. Being a comedy, the laughter was well received. She has worked as a writers’ assistant on two consecutive CBS shows, written and produced the critically acclaimed six-episode web series The Sanctum and been a finalist in the Jameson First Shot competition. She has written and directed several short films (Mine, Wolf Peak, Womp & Circumstance) and her written work has made quarterfinalist at Script Pipeline and Second Round at Austin Film Festival. Megan is on the board of the League of Women Writers.
Michael Stagliano - email - IMDb
Michael Stagliano is a screenwriter living in Burbank, CA. Since he started writing in 2012 he has worked with: Sony, Vertigo Entertainment, Lin Pictures, Chris Morgan Productions, Oops Doughnuts and several other production companies in and out of LA. The majority of his work has been adapting existing IP into pilots or features. Michael primarily writes adventure, fantasy, sci-fi, drama and horror. He runs two different writers groups in Hollywood; and has won or placed in several of the industries top screenwriting competitions. You can catch his new new podcast,"Tavern of Heroes." Also starring several Deadline Junkies actros.
Nathaniel Nauert - email - IMDb
I enjoy all aspects of the filmmaking process, from brainstorming to color-correcting, and I have experience in most roles along the way. Most of my career has been spent writing, directing, shooting, and editing. Of all of these, writing will forever be my favorite. There's no better feeling to me than waking up in the middle of the night with an original idea that just can't wait until morning. And there's no greater satisfaction than seeing that concept, born of a sleepless night, up on the big or small screen for the world to enjoy (or not). I thrive under the intense pressure of a tight deadline, and I love collaborating with others who feel the same way. I can't imagine a better life than that of a filmmaker.
Phil Mosness - IMDb
Phil Mosness is a graphic and digital artist who is employed by Walt Disney Television Studios Production Company. He has gained notoriety through his efforts as a storyboard artist and character designer for various movies and television series. His notable efforts include Animaniacs (1993-1994), The Pagemaster (1994), and Jake and the Never Land Pirates (2015). Presently, he is contributing to The 7D (2016) television series.
Rund Shami - email - IMDb
Rund (Rand) Shami is an Arab-American writer known for the web series, Meme Boy(2018). She was born in Dallas, TX and was raised in Amman, Jordan. She graduated with a major in Screenwriting from The University of Miami where she was a staff writer for UMTV's late night comedy show, Off The Wire. She's worked as support staff in multiple TV writers rooms as a writers' assistant and script coordinator.
Ross Martin - email - IMDb
Ross H. Martin grew up in Armonk, NY. After graduating from University of Hartford in CT with a B.A., an English major, Ross moved to Los Angeles, CA. Ross attended Columbia College-Hollywood film school. Ross produced, wrote, directed and edited short films mostly on 16mm. “The Turnaround” short film was the “Best of the Fest” at the Rochester Intl. Film Festival. Ross produced, co-wrote and co-directed feature film dramatic comedy, “Rubbernecking” starring Corbin Bernsen. In 2008, Ross edited the feature film “War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave” starring and directed by C. Thomas Howell. Ross writes in various genres; comedy, drama, horror and science fiction. His short films can be viewed at rosshmartin.com