Writer of DIVORCE RANCH, POLITICAL CLIMATE, & BIGGER IN TEXAS | Alum,
@WIFVDC
Narrative Script Dev Fellowship | Recovering political staffer | Seeking reps
DIVORCE RANCH
1 hr drama
It's 1934, and Reno is the divorce capital of the world. The owner of Reno's last all-female divorce ranch must keep her business afloat, help desperate women, and guard a secret of her own: she killed her husband.
#ScreenPit
#Dr
#Hi
#Wes
#Div
#Pi
#SeRe
Listen
@rianjohnson
I may be three margaritas in but my neighbors and I want to know if the next Knives Out can be all Muppets except for Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc
Just curious... does anyone in my followers collect physical media?
If I did periodic giveaways of nice DVDs and Blu-rays I don't want anymore or have duplicates of, who would be interested?
@rachsyme
A bit silly, but my grocery store sells massive slices of funfetti cake from birthday cakes they messed up for $5. One slice lasts me 2-3 TV evenings. It always makes me feel a teensy bit more celebratory, like yay it was recently your birthday and you made it through the day!
Stood to ask a question at an
#AFF29
panel, and the room behind me erupted in laughter... what a mortifying half second before I remembered the back of my jacket says "Don't Fuck with Martin Scorsese"
BIGGER IN TEXAS
Feature
#CWin
, WIFV Fellowship
#screenpit
#drdy
#Re
#Cov
#WrWo
#SeRe
A 40-something ex-pageant queen finds the perfect vigilante solution to her mid-life crisis: exploit Texas's (very real) sex toy ban to blackmail powerful men.
ERIN BROCKOVICH meets HUSTLERS.
Here's how
#LaurasMovieGiveaway
is gonna work:
πΏ I'll post the disc on Fridays at 9am PT/noon ET
πΏ Enter by answering the question in the comments
πΏ I'll choose a winner by the end of the weekend using a random number generator
πΏ If you retweet you'll get a second entry
Just curious... does anyone in my followers collect physical media?
If I did periodic giveaways of nice DVDs and Blu-rays I don't want anymore or have duplicates of, who would be interested?
Could not be more excited that my oddball crime caper dramedy about blackmail and sex toys, BIGGER IN TEXAS, is a Second Rounder in the
@austinfilmfest
Drama Feature category!
#AFF30
See y'all in Austin next monthπ€
The next
#LaurasMovieGiveaway
is a limited edition Blu-ray of DOUBLE INDEMNITY, one of the best movies of all time.
To enter, post a screenshot or gif of a noir you love (please cite the movie).
DIVORCE RANCH
1 hr drama
It's 1934, and Reno is the divorce capital of the world. The owner of Reno's last all-female divorce ranch must keep her business afloat, help desperate women, and guard a secret of her own: she killed her husband.
#ScreenPit
#Dr
#Hi
#Wes
#Div
#Pi
#SeRe
Some people refresh Ticketmaster all day for Taylor Swift tickets... I refresh my library account all day for
@JoannaShupe
and
@kateclayborn
new release hold spots.
BIGGER IN TEXAS
#Fea
#CWin
, WIFV Fellowship
#screenpit
#drdy
#Re
#Cov
#WrWo
#SeRe
A 40-something ex-pageant queen finds the perfect vigilante solution to her mid-life crisis: exploit Texas's (very real) sex toy ban to blackmail powerful men.
LEGALLY BLONDE meets HUSTLERS.
Damn, was not expecting this response. How did all you beautiful nerds find me?! I'll draw up a fair system and do the first giveaway later this week. Tell your friends.
This week's
#LaurasMovieGiveaway
is a Blu-ray of LOST RIVER, directorial debut of Ryan Gosling, starring Saoirse Ronan and Christina Hendricks. There's one shot from this movie I think about often.
To enter, comment with your favorite Ryan Gosling movie.
Tonight a team of talented actors table read the first five pages of my Shakespearean adaptation set in the halls of Congress, and l couldn't be more thrilled to keep writing! Many thanks to
@WIFVDC
and
@actorscenter
POLITICAL CLIMATE
#Fea
An intrepid staffer must navigate political sabotage to pass a life-changing climate bill⦠but working with her recently-returned ex and his matchmaking boss might be more than she can handle.
A climate change rom-com!
#ScreenPit
#Co
#RoCo
#Div
#CFin
Would love to see a new generation of filmmakers get their big break because Nic Cage or whatever said "why not, I'm bored" and agreed to be in a student film for a day.
I do want to point out, actors and student filmmakers, that per
@sagaftra
, actors CAN work on student films.
So student filmmakers working under the student film agreement, there may not be a better time to shoot your shot.
Leaving
#AFF29
feeling full of heart, wistful, scared, inspired, overwhelmed with the bigness of it all... but so, so grateful. Till next time, friends!
DIVORCE RANCH
1 hr drama
It's 1934, and Reno is the divorce capital of the world. The owner of Reno's last all-female divorce ranch must keep her business afloat, help desperate women, and guard a secret of her own: she killed her husband.
#ScreenPit
#Dr
#Hi
#Wes
#Div
#Pi
#SeRe
Fresh off of a super successful
#AFF30
, I got word that my climate policy Shakespeare adaptation, MUCH ADO ABOUT CONGRESS, is a semifinalist in the
@HWClimateSummit
Writing Climate Pitchfest! Keep your fingers crossed for me! π€
The first
#LaurasMovieGiveaway
is the Kino Lorber Blu-ray of AMAZON WOMEN ON THE MOON.
Blind bought because of Carrie Fisher, watched once, didn't end up loving it.
To enter, tell me something in the comments about Carrie Fisher you love... can be a role, a quote, an anecdote.
Just replaced my WIP's dumb boring placeholder title with the perfect witty funny title that came out of nowhere, bestowed upon me by the screenwriting gods... can I bottle this feeling?
Hi
@FatedMates
, could you help me out? Looking for a historical romance about/involving British trains and railroads, ideally in audio. Any ideas?
(This is for an upcoming cross-country road trip with a train enthusiast who I would like to convert to a romance reader.)
A little late with
#LaurasMovieGiveaway
today for very cool reasons.
This one is for all those who've dumped Netflix: a DVD of ATOMIC BLONDE. Unopened. I've got this on Blu.Β
To enter, comment with a female-led action movie you love.
This week's
#LaurasMovieGiveaway
is an unopened Director's Cut DVD of AMADEUS. Excellent film, I have it on Blu.
To enter, post a Spotify link to your favorite song from a movie (either featured or composed for). I'll post a playlist at the end!
Listen. Do I want the recognition and vindication that comes with winning a screenwriting competition at
#AFF29
? Of course. But do I want a so-heavy-it-could- be-a-murder-weapon statue of a typewriter even MORE? Yes, yes I do.
Last night I went to an Artists Mixer that effortlessly merged with a Showrunner's Assistants Meet-Up... it was the most LA thing that could have happened and I loved it.
I have many services I offer in my freelance portfolio, but arguably the most important one is turning off the motion smoothing on your TV. In fact, it's my pro bono work. I'll do it for free, as a public service.
BIGGER IN TEXAS
#CWin
, WIFV Fellowship
#screenpit
#drdy
#fea
#Re
#Cov
#WrWo
When a pageant queen discovers her cheating husband spent all their money, she finds the perfect solution to save her family: use Texas's sex toy ban to blackmail men.
LEGALLY BLONDE x HUSTLERS
It's like clockwork... whenever I'm about 3/4 through a WIP, that's exactly when I will catch a Deadline article about a forthcoming project with the same concept and big names and budgets.
Whoa, now POLITICAL CLIMATE is a semi-finalist! With this, a strong showing at Hollywood Climate Fest, and last night's industry requests, it feels like this story is finding its people.
Producers, if you've been looking for a feel-good rom-com about climate change, hit me up!
BIGGER IN TEXAS
#Fea
#CWin
, WIFV Fellowship
#screenpit
#drdy
#Re
#Cov
#WrWo
#SeRe
A 40-something ex-pageant queen finds the perfect vigilante solution to her mid-life crisis: exploit Texas's (very real) sex toy ban to blackmail powerful men.
ERIN BROCKOVICH meets HUSTLERS.
THE IRON CLAW is now available to stream on MAX
Please check out our review & my
#NBPpodcast
interviews with director SEAN DURKIN & stars JEREMY ALLEN WHITE & HARRIS DICKINSON here:
BIGGER IN TEXAS: When Nora discovers her cheating husband spent all their money, she finds the perfect solution to save her family: exploit Texas's sex toy ban to blackmail hypocritical men.
#CWin
, WIFV Narrative Script Dev Fellowship
#screenpit
#drdy
#fea
#Re
#Cov
#WrWo
Come hell or high water the great Chris Pine will be joining us Monday, April 29 for the 49th Chaplin Award Gala honoring Academy Award-winning actor
@TheJeffBridges
!
Join us for what's sure to be a very special evening. ποΈ:
Last night I went to the 9:30 Club, drank a bunch of gin & tonics, listened to an Icelandic europop singer, and danced myself clean.
I had forgotten how much I missed it.
I teamed up with
@PiperDubz
and the other great folks at
@fourwind
to write down some of my best tips for maximizing your
@austinfilmfest
experience.
I'll see you all at
#AFF30
later this month!
POLITICAL CLIMATE
#screenpit
#RoCo
#fea
#4Q
#YA
#IP
#Div
To pass a life-changing climate bill, congressional staffer Bea Hathaway must navigate sabotage, hijinks--and working with her ex.
Adapted from Shakespeareβs Much Ado About Nothing
WEST WING x 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU
@GHardstark
@PaulHoles
@Billyjensen
Unwritten rule of office liquor is that it's always available to those who really need it. Like an alcoholic fairy godmother.
@ghweldon
I recognized you by your voice at a podcast taping. We talked about how wonderful dogs are and you encouraged me to get one. This is Indy! Moral of the story... you couldn't be disappointing, you are beloved for the way you are human with people (on PCHH, w/David & co, with me)
POLITICAL CLIMATE
#Fea
An intrepid staffer must navigate political sabotage to pass a life-changing climate bill⦠but working with her recently-returned ex and his matchmaking boss might be more than she can handle.
ANYONE BUT YOU in Congress
#ScreenPit
#Co
#RoCo
#Div
#CFin
@rachsyme
This is our rescue Indy, named after Indiana Jones! Indy is scrappy, fearless, curious, and only lays on soft things. She took to training like gangbusters, and when she ran out of classes, she became a therapy dog with visits around DC. You'll find your pup!
POLITICAL CLIMATE
Feature
To pass a life-changing climate bill, congressional staffer Bea Hathaway must navigate political sabotage, coworker hijinks β and working with her ex.
(Like if ANYONE BUT YOU was set in Congress.)
#ScreenPit
#Co
#RoCo
#Div
#SeRe
#CFin
#Fea
Our 2024 Polly Platt Award for Producing will be given to iconic producer Kathleen Kennedy. Kennedy has produced or executive produced more than 70 feature films, which have collectively garnered 120 Academy Award nominations and 25 wins. Grab your badge:
BIGGER IN TEXAS: When Nora discovers her cheating husband spent all their money, she finds the perfect solution to save her family: exploit Texas's sex toy ban to blackmail hypocritical men.
#CWin
, WIFV Narrative Script Dev Fellowship
#screenpit
#drdy
#fea
#Re
#Cov
#WrWo
After a hit-and-run last night (I'm fine!), my car has now been in 4 collisions in 4 years, none of them my fault... so I'm back on my soapbox to urge everyone to get a dashcam!!!
Went to school for film and politics. Promised myself I'd commit to whichever one gave me a job first. Worked in politics for 10 years. Mid-pandemic, realized life is short, and I don't want to live with regrets. Started writing about politics. Won a fellowship. No end in sight.
What is your screenwriter origin story?
Me: I was bartending and discovered a super great true story. And, it was killing me not to write it.
Since I had worked in the ultra-low budget film world for a few years β seeing others tell their stories. I simply thoughtβ¦ why not me?
2023 Highlights:
- 1 final round placement (still in the running! π€)
- 1 SF placement
- 2 QF placements
- wrote a short that was produced, received an honorable mention
- finished writing my 2nd feature and 1st pilot
- hired as Associate Producer on a short doc
- read 71 books
Coming on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber!
Bottoms (2023) Starring Rachel Sennott & Ayo Edebiri β Music by Charli XCX & Leo Birenberg (Cobra Kai) β Produced by Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect) β Screenplay by Emma Seligman & Rachel Sennott β Directed by Emma Seligman (Shiva Baby).
@laura_hudson
I know this is a joke but I had to walk a co-worker through this concept almost verbatim. He literally had a "mind blown" moment about treating women as people.
Big thanks to
@RVAFilmFest
for recognizing my feature screenplay BIGGER IN TEXAS as a RIFF quarterfinalist! I'm honored to be listed among such talented writers.
There's no perfect gif of it, but there's a party scene where the camera wanders around the room, listening in on conversations, and you learn everything you need to know about every character in about a minute.
If you liked the dream value ballet of "I'm Just Ken" in Barbie, may I recommend Jamie Dornan's "Edgar's Prayer" beach ballet in Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar
3. More about this dog. Her favorite trope is "only one bed" and she loves when you tell her "good girl." Sadly she cannot read, but she wants to hear all about what you're reading and will never judge.