Screenwriting

Laurie enjoys collaborating with producers and other writers to help movie scripts reach their full potential. She has been hired to write in a variety of genres, the common thread is that her screen stories have both an edge and a heart – strong characters and thematics that play out in surprising plots.

• in-depth research • creative ideas and execution • believable characters & dialogue • responsive to client notes

 

DON’T SHOOT! I’M THE GUITAR MAN

dramatic screen adaptation
for Prodigy Entertainment
From Buzzy Martin‘s book and life experiences

SLEEPING WITH THE LION

modern-day noir rewrite
for Prodigy Entertainment

“If I should die before I wake…”

TWIN SUNS

epic fantasy adventure
for Greenstem Productions

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UNTITLED

coming-of-age comedy/drama
for Greenstem Productions

OFF-STAGE FRIGHT

psychological mystery

When a beautiful Brazilian singer on the verge of crossover success is blamed for her famous new boyfriend’s suicide, her investigation into his death uncovers both of their dark secrets.

Request 1st 10 pages

THE SECOND BIG BANG

utopian sexy comedy

w/ co-writer Sandra de Fontanes

The first female U.S. President is spreading peace, cooperation and good lovin’ around the globe, but can men and women learn to get along – in and out of the bedroom?

Request 1st 10 pages

Surf Motel at Sunset

Location, Location

comedy TV pilot

w/ co-writer Sandra de Fontanes

A family-friendly single-camera comedy, each episode reveals the strange but true professional and personal challenges behind making TV commercials.

Request proposal & 1st pages

Flip

Mr. David’s Hot Date

short comedy

A peppy 73 year-old hairstyle maven is undaunted and potentially dangerous in his quest for love, or at least a hot date.

Request 1st 10 pages

Client Comment

What impresses me the most is that none of the characters you bring to life are empty – attention is paid to the slightest detail so that they can live! Ray Robinson, Producer/Principal, Prodigy Entertainment