Introduce Yourself to the Group

[Ian Patrick Williams]

Name: Ian Patrick Williams
How many scripts you’ve written? Maybe 10; 2 produced (badly) 1 optioned
What you hope to get out of the class? To go back to an idea I had before I got distracted by a different script
Something unique, special, strange or unusual about you? Not terribly unique but I’ve been a professional actor in L.A. for over 40 years.

[Jodi Lustig]

Name: Jodi Lustig

How many scripts? I'd say I've written four that I'll own up to.

Something unique about me? Once upon a time I was sure I'd be the first woman President. Now I'm simply happy there are no time travelers hellbent on breaking that little girl's heart!

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[Terrie Shaft]

1. Name? Terrie Cooper Lee
2. How many scripts you’ve written? 2 I’d call done, 2 past first draft, a couple more in earlier stages.
3. What you hope to get out of the class? more humor in my screenplays
4. Something unique, special, strange or unusual about you? I compete at the equestrian sport of eventing.

[Dalisia Coppersmith]

Hello, everyone. Looking forward to working with you. I’m Dalisia Copersmith and I’ve written three scripts and a couple of shorts. I hope to apply everything I learn in this class to a new script this year and to the way I develop characters for all future scripts. I tend to be very plot heavy and character light in my writing. Something strange about me is that I love running really long distances. It’s like good therapy–but cheaper! 🙂

[Deni Sher Sher]

HELLO! I took this class a couple years ago and look forward to relearning comedy techniques I forgot! I believe in learning as much as I can!

1. Name? Deni B. Sher
2. How many scripts you’ve written? 7 to 10. Three optioned. One under contract.Some not marketed yet!
3. What you hope to get out of the class? knowledge and techniques to improve my writing.
4. Something unique, special, strange or unusual about you? Over 20 years of a wonderful marriage I visited 136 countries!

[Jodie Randisi]

Hi everyone,
Name: Jodie Randisi
Four scripts written, but after this class, there will be more than four!
What I hope to get out of this class? I intend to use AI to enhance what I’ve written and will write. Growtha nd confidence.
Something unusual: I have been a mentor and member of a prison Toastmaster club since 2016. OH, the incredible stories I’ve heard.

[Melanie Berlier]

1. Name? Melanie
2. How many scripts you’ve written? rough draft of 3 features, 2 pilots and a lot of co-editing/writing. 0 produced
3. What you hope to get out of the class? Finally prepare at least one for submission.
4. Something unique, special, strange or unusual about you? I dabble in astrology, speaking to the dead and am drawn to the mystical.

[John Vanderberg]

Hi, everyone! I’m very excited to be part of the group!
My name is John Vanderberg.
I’ve written 2 scripts (that I’ll admit to), and 2 more that need a lot of work. Then 2 that are marinating in the background.
I’ve received encouraging judges’ feedback about my writing and my comedy. I’m always looking to learn more, be exposed to great examples, and love to network.
Something unique, special, strange, or unusual about me? I’m self-taught and learning the long way, but I am committed and determined to be successful at writing great scripts. As an aside, I have a son who is in Hollywood trying to break into the biz as an actor, so it’s amazing to live vicariously through his trials and tribulations in this industry as well.

[Marcus Armstrong]

Hello, I’m Marc Armstrong from Las Vegas. I’ve started three scripts, all incomplete. My goal is to actually take this comedic script through to the end. We all come from different backgrounds with different experiences, so all of us are unique, but one entertainment-related unique fact about me is that I graduated high school in Springfield, MO, in the same class as Brad Pitt (which has not done a darn thing for me).

[Renee Miller]

Hey everyone,

I’m a little late to the party, but here’s my introduction.Tell us the following:

I’m Renee, and I’m an optioned screenwriter. I’ve written 7 features and one pilot. I just finished a dark comedy/horror and wanted to take this class to help me with the funnier moments in my scripts. My adult life has been pretty boring, but I was a member of the Junior Olympic Archery development team in my youth.