Crew MSG: Independent Film & Screenwriting

DONE STUFF
HOT FEATURE SPECS
EASY READS

CARTOONS & COMICS

IN THE WORKS

NOSE PICKS

.	. *NEW CREW: 03.16.03* Geared to independent filmmakers and mainstream screenwriters, here you'll find my series on writing a breakthough vehicle, Prognosis of a Movie Unmade, as well as script samples of my feature-length film, episodic television, and non-superhero comic book work. Equally useful are Evolution of a TV script, chronicling the unwieldy world of re-writing, updates on current projects, and all you need to know about the annual Southern California Writers' Conference, of which I'm executive director. —Michael Steven Gregory . EVOLUTION OF A TV SCRIPT . PROGNOSIS OF A MOVIE UNMADE			.

.	. IN THE WORKS Lots of exciting news from Random Cove, most notably the announcement of our feature-length ensemble drama ARMAGEDDON JONES being produced by indie startup Mnemosyne Pictures. Co-written with Anna Gilson, I'll be directing their debut outing come Summer 2003. You'll be able to follow production of the movie, find useful information, and even have some fun at the website that's going live in April, 2003, so be sure to check it out. >> Go to Random Cove for press information. >> Go to Mnemosyne Pictures to keep up with the Jones'.			.

.	. *DONE STUFF* BLOOD (1991) Drama about a boy who joins a gang and unwittingly kills his brother during a drive-by shooting. Notable for me as it was the first movie I directed, and because Prince granted the use of his "Sign of the Times" for the soundtrack. WE, THE WRITER (1996) This feature documentary features Joseph Wambaugh, David Brin and 23 other authors discussing the art, craft and business of publishing. One of my favorites, if only for capturing the true spirit of being a writer.			.

.	. VEGA UNIVERSE (1997) This was for Sega S.A. to promote their future development of Internet and TV broadcast gaming technology. It's here because we dabbled in cgi, and got to work with some nifty people while making it! . BLAST (1998) Here's a shot from the anti-youth violence PSA I wrote several years ago, which has been crawling to completion ever since. Although I'm pleased to report that we get closer to finishing it every day, given recent headlines, each is another day too late.			.

.	. . WISH . 'LONG CAME CHARLIE . ARMAGEDDON JONES . VALENTINE CAROL	.	. HOT FEATURE SPECS Romantic Comedy Co-written with Anna Gilson Optioned by Pendle View Historical Drama Optioned by Punch Productions Ensemble Drama Co-written with Anna Gilson Sold to Mnemosyne Pictures Drama Co-written with Anna Gilson Optioned by Pendle View	.

.	. CRAB LEGS COME BROKEN . ICE BABY . . TWO DUDES . BIG SEEDY . CHLORY'S FIRST PRIZE	.	. Romantic Comedy Co-written with Anna Gilson Coming Up Next Urban Fable Available Lowbrow Comedy Available Thriller Available Romantic Comedy Available	.

.	. CARTOONS & COMICS SILVER SURFER (episodic script, 1997) - What the writer contributes to a mere "cartoon," called Evolution of a TV Script. THE JIGSAW MAN (comic book script, 1993) - Larry Niven story adapted for Deepest Dimension by my alter-ego. THE QUOTABLE CAREER OF YOGI BERRA (comic book script, 1993) - The third book Dick Ayers and I worked on together. Gordy Howe and Bomber Joe Louis were the others. DAVID LYNCH: THAT HOT SWEAT-FILLED FEELING (comic book script, 1992) - Weird, but cool. MUHAMMAD ALI (comic book script, 1993) - Need I say more?			.

.	. EASY READS A couple of my favorite short stories, published a long time ago for the patience impaired. OLD THAT WAY (short story) - A little boy learns the meaning of life through the eyes of his dying grandpa. BROOD BEHIND A WHEEL (short story) - A popular yarn originally written for the annual Halloween Reading at the legendary Writers' Bookstore & Haven.			.

.	. NOSE PICKS Affiliated sites: Southern California Writers' Conference Prognosis of a Movie Unmade Evolution of a TV Script We, The Writer Michael Steven Gregory Bio Random Cove LLC Anna Gilson Writes Other especially useful sites: ScreenTalk: Screenwriting International Bill Johnson's Dramatic Writing Page Writers Guild of America, West Third Millenium Entertainment Terry Rossio's Wordplay David Hines' Dissolve			.

.	. Filmmaker Magazine Scr(i)pt Magazine Scenario Done Deal Pro.Screenwriter The Brass Brad The Hollywood Reporter Hollywood Creative Directory IFILM Network MovieBytes Screenwriters Utopia Screaming in the Celluloid Jungle Hollywood Scriptreaders' Digest The Writers Website Hollywood Literary Sales Independent Feature Project Scriptapalooza			.

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A couple of my favorite short stories, published a long timeago for the patience impaired.

A couple of my favorite short stories, published a long time
ago for the patience impaired.