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ISA Spotlight: Producing Your Own Material with Kylie Garcelon

Join the ISA's Max Timm as he interviews one of the Development Program's recent inductees. Kylie Garcelon is also one of Max's consulting writers through his Story Farm personal coaching and development service.Kylie Garcelon is a screenwriter currently living and working in NYC. Her most recent work, The Culinary Professor (2016), won Best Woman ....

ISA Spotlight: Rising Stars, Maddy Curley and Brooke Buffington

Both former D1 student-athletes, writers Maddy Curley and Brooke Buffington definitely followed the "write what you know" rule with their new pilot, Division One. It's a 1-hour dramedy that pulls back the curtain on the high stakes world of college athletics, followed through the life of a rare female athletic director. Before Division One, Maddy a....

ISA Spotlight: Ted Campbell and His Rise Through Production & Writing

The ISA's Max Timm talks with the newest member of the ISA Development Program, Ted Campbell.Originally from Boston, Mass, Ted is a screenwriter and director whose neo-noir, thriller "Blue Motel" won the Grand Prize in ScriptShark's Insider Screenplay contest. Most recently, he was invited to officially join ISA’s Development Program with his....

ISA Spotlight: The Multi-Talented Contest Finalist, Chelsea Watkins

Like most writers, an experienced life inevitably translates to a natural and gifted storyteller. Chelsea Watkins as been pursuing the arts for most of her life - from actively chasing the dream of being a dancer at a young age, to acting and screenwriting, she has since converted her storytelling abilities into a streamlined business where she ass....

ISA Spotlight: UK Children's Book Author & Screenwriter, Kelly McKain

As part of The Story Farm consulting serivce, Max Timm has been working with Kelly McKain for a few months and has already helped her get set up with a manager and shop her projects around town - all while Kelly remains in her native UK. We're excited to have Kelly on board with the ISA and its Development programs as well, as we push to help her c....

ISA Spotlight: Winning Writing Team, Andy Jones & Adam Weinstock

In the first ISA Spotlight edition of 2017, the ISA Development Program is highlighting six of our star writers in a conversation with the co-head of the Development Program, and writing coach, Max Timm.  Information about Andy and Adam: Andy and Adam's first script sale was a feature-length coming-of-age comedy set at ....

ISA Student Fellowship

Get a head start on your career with the ISA Student Fellowship! There's no better way to launch your screenwriting journey than with an experienced team behind you. We have created this new program in an effort to uplift the next generation of screenwriters by introducing them to the industry and giving them access to resources to build their net....

ISA TV Pilot Pitch Challenge

Here's your opportunity! Submit your 90 second verbal pitch videos to be considered to pitch during the ISA Virtual Pitch Panel on May 18, 2023. Past industry panelists have included execs from Warner Bros., MGM, Zero Gravity, 1993, SAGindie, Lit Entertainment Group and more. Several ....

Isabel Castro (MIJA)

Mija director Isabel Castro is a journalist and documentarian who rolls her eyes at all the tropes of immigration stories: the hopelessness, the grim statistics, the victim narratives. So she made sure Mija looks and feels very different. The title of the film, which just premiered at the Sundance Fi....

ISAInsider News: Streamer Forecasts & Our Critical Response to The Gray Man

Shayna & Max take a look at which streaming companies are adding the most new subscribers in 2022. Shayna gushes over the new Jordan Peele movie, "Nope," but they have very different feelings about "The Gray Man." Topics: - Intro  - Top Story: Which streamers are getting new subscribers?  - What's your favorite streaming service....

ISC International Screenplay Competition (Jaipur)

Untill November 15, 2016, experienced & new producers/directors/writers from all over the world can register or submit their scripts. The ISC Screenwriting Competition continues to empower global connectivity between screenwriters, filmmakers, producers, and innovators. Our goal is to discover new exciting screenwriting talent from around the w....

ISO

A system that is used to measure the sensitivity of digital imaging systems.....

ISOLATE

Tight focus on an object or person.....

It's All About Desire, with Story Master, Michael Hauge, and Max Timm

Bringing on the great Michael Hauge on the Curious About Screenwriting podcast is always a treat. Michael Hauge has been a screenwriting and story consultant for nearly 40 years, having worked one-on-one with writers at every level, from novice to A-List (Will Smith swears by him). He's one of the best, and it never fails that any time we....

ITSA Film Festival

Featuring horror films and shorts.....

IVARO - The Irish Visual Artists Rights Organization

IVARO is a not-for-profit organisation for the protection and promotion of the copyright of visual artists and their heirs. IVARO manages the rights of its members.....

IVM Productions

IVM Productions, Inc. is an award-winning, full service, motion pictures production and post-production company serving the business and entertainment community since 1987.....

Ivy Entertainment

IVY Entertainment organizes mixers, panels, and other networking events.  Alumni from the following entertainment groups and their friends are welcome. Our guest list includes industry professionals from CAA, Sony Pictures, Paramount, ICM, WME, WB, ABC, and CBS.....

Jack Scagnetti Talent Agency

Talent and Literary Agency representing Actors and Screenwriters. Established in 1975, SAG, AFTRA, EQUITY, and WRITERS GUILD franchised. 5118 Vineland Ave #106 North Hollywood, CA....