Michael T.

I'm an award-winning screenwriter, producer, and former film development executive with 15+ years of experience developing, writing, financing, and producing independent film. My first feature screenplay, Pretty Problems, won the Narrative Feature Audience Award at SXSW, was acquired by IFC Films, and became a Top 10 film on Hulu. I've also produced films that have premiered at Sundance, Cannes, TIFF, Tribeca, and SXSW, including the Academy Award-nominated Loving Vincent. Before focusing on my own writing and filmmaking, I worked as a development executive, where I evaluated scripts, developed projects with writers and filmmakers, prepared coverage and notes, and helped package and finance feature films. I can help with: Screenplay development and script notes Script doctoring and rewrites Story, structure, character, dialogue, and comedy Treatments, outlines, and pitch materials Film and television pitch decks Loglines, synopses, and project positioning Script evaluation One-on-one screenwriting coaching Creative development and producing consultation I'm particularly good at identifying what's working, what's not, and how to fix it without turning your screenplay into something I would have written. My job is to understand the movie you're trying to make and help you make the best version of it. I'm also a working filmmaker, so my notes aren't purely academic. I understand the practical realities of getting a project financed, packaged, produced, sold, and ultimately in front of an audience. Whether you've got a finished screenplay that isn't quite working, ten pages and an idea, or a project you need to pitch tomorrow, I'd be happy to take a look.