In early December, we’re releasing the 2016 Hit List, our compilation of the best year’s best spec scripts as voted on by industry professionals. In preparation for its release, we’re taking a look back at the 2011 Hit List writers — where they’ve been, and where they are now.
Chris Shafer
A chance encounter between two strangers in Grand Central Terminal sparks a life-changing, nighttime sojourn through New York City. The film marks Evans’ directorial debut.
An imaginative tale about a disgruntled writer who no longer believes in love, and the unavailable girl he finds himself falling in love with.
McG’s company has hopped on board with Motion Theory to develop a film about the children’s author.
Logline: Two men, one a carefree bachelor and the other a settled-down father, have their lives turned upside-down when the father discovers his child may not be his.
Logline: An imaginative tale about a disgruntled writer who no longer believes in love, and the unavailable girl he finds himself falling in love with.
THE VOTES ARE IN!
Logline: Follows a high school dropout who created the ultimate fake ID, scammed her way into Harvard and Columbia, and became the target of a nationwide manhunt.
The Acadamey of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces the 10 finalists for the 26th annual Don and Gee Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting.
Logline: A disgruntled screenwriter falls in love with a taken woman, and decides to do anything in his power to get her.
Logline: Tells the true story of children’s book author Shel Silverstein, whose novels have been translated into 20 languages and sold over 20 million copies.