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Jan Militello

Screenwriter from Springfield, Illinois
My fourth produced short film, TELEMAFIA, has finished its successful festival run. The award winning "Best Comedy" stars Ray Abruzzo (THE SOPRANOS) and Jeff Richards (SNL, FLASH FORWARD). It's now on funny or DIE ( http://FunnyOrDie.com/m/5ynd ) ... more
Richard
Richard "RB" Botto » Jan Militello
Mar 21, 2012 · view discussion

Hey Jan, we recently added the ability for users to subscribe to Lounge topics. To get you started, we've automatically subscribed you to the screenwriting topic.

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Jan Militello
Jan Militello - Mar 21, 2012 11:47am

Thanks, Richard!

Richard
Richard "RB" Botto - Mar 21, 2012 12:49pm

My pleasure, Jan...Enjoy!

Jan Militello
Jan Militello » Writer Held Hostage (Part I)
Jan 13, 2012 · view discussion

"Oh. And I'm disposable. At least that's the general fashion with which the movie business treats blue collar writers." EVERY writer should internalize these words. Then, if the desire to create still burns, they will have a realistic forewarning of what lies ahead. What a tale. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to future installments.

Doug Richardson
Doug Richardson - Jan 14, 2012 2:40pm

Thanks Jan. Internalize, yes! But not at the expense of your passion. Writing movies SHOULD be a daunting AND rewarding endeavor. Good luck!

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Sean Ryan Valinoti » Jan Militello
Dec 30, 2011 · view discussion

I am asking everyone in my network to at least check out my project and watch my pitch video for my new film http://www.indiegogo.com/exorcism You can donate as little as $1 but even if you don't want to donate you can help spread the word through Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope to hear from you soon. All the best.

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Jan Militello
Jan Militello » My Life on Spec: The Writing of Sideways (Part III)
Dec 12, 2011 · view discussion

"She chose a 35-page script I had written as an exercise in four days titled My Mother Dreams the Satan’s Disciples in New York. It took over two years to make it, and is another story in itself, and it was completed just about the time I was getting ready to go out with Sideways and soliciting her opinion."

Another blog, perhaps? Would love to know the impact, both personally and professionally, the short film's journey and success had on you as its writer.

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Rex Pickett
Rex Pickett - Dec 12, 2011 10:15am

Jan, you're in luck! I blogged about it here: bit.ly/pE6IHb You can also go to my Web site rexpickett.com and, under the titled on the left "Oscar Predictions," read about it there, too! Any questions, fire away.

Rex Pickett
Rex Pickett - Dec 12, 2011 10:16am

Here's the one on my Web site: rexpickett.com/tagged/Oscar%20Memories%20and%202011%20Predictions

Jonathan W.C. Mills
Jonathan W.C. Mills - Dec 12, 2011 5:15pm

Rex - Thanks for sharing this story in all it's dirty, detailed entirety. I'm enjoying the...pain.

Jan Militello
Jan Militello - Dec 12, 2011 9:49pm

Thanks for the links! I always enjoy DVD special features that reveal back story and your thought-provoking blogs are equally enlightening.

Jan Militello
Jan Militello » The Library
Dec 6, 2011 · view discussion

Best wishes with this project. As a former librarian turned screenwriter, I'm intrigued.

Jan Militello
Jan Militello » My Life on Spec: The Writing of Sideways (Part I)
Dec 6, 2011 · view discussion

Holy Big Wow. Terrific blog. I so appreciate the candor found within and look forward to future installments.

Rex Pickett
Rex Pickett - Dec 6, 2011 11:19am

Thank you, Jan. I can't wait until you, and others, finish the whole piece. I don't want to give anything away, although I guess everyone knows the end to the story!

Jan Militello
Jan Militello » Allen Marsh
Nov 21, 2011 · view discussion

Ep. Two of TLAU upped the ante and I'm looking forward to #3. Though I do have the foreboding feeling I may have to avert my eyes...

Jan Militello
Jan Militello
Oct 31, 2011 · view discussion

Telemafia is now on Funny or Die! Please check it out -- let me know what you think -- and spread the word! Thanks! http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/3d3c2235f1/telemafia

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Jan Militello
Jan Militello - Nov 1, 2011 11:16am

Thanks for watching, Andrea! The actors and crew were a joy to work with and I think that came through in the quality of the final product!

Sandra VanNatta
Sandra VanNatta - Nov 2, 2011 5:45am

thanks for the laughs & congrats on the best comedy win! will share.

Jan Militello
Jan Militello - Nov 2, 2011 7:59am

Thanks, Sandra! Diane and I perfected the "silent laugh" during filming. And, a web series spin-off with Ray's character is in the works!

Sandra VanNatta
Sandra VanNatta - Nov 2, 2011 8:06am

good to know. i'll watch for it. stellar writing and dangerous for when we're home now that we're provided these new ideas for retaliation. Awaiting the phone call;)

Credits

  • Telemafia (2010)
    Screenwriter
    Diane Namm
  • Regalo de Navidad (The Christmas Present) (2010)
    Screenwriter
    Victor Peceño
  • The Bro Pact (2008)
    Screenwriter
    Mariachi Style Films
  • Natalie (2007)
    Screenwriter
    Cuántica Films
  • Up in the Air (2009)
    Traveler
    Jason Reitman
  • The Informant! (2009)
    Country Club Member
    Steven Soderbergh
  • The Dark Knight (2008)
    Street Atmosphere
    Christopher Nolan
  • Fred Claus (2007)
    Upscale Shopper
    David Dobkin
  • The Break-Up (2006)
    Art Fair Patron
    Peyton Reed

Awards

  • Mindy Mather's Mom - Winner/Short Script Competition - Lady Filmmakers Film Festival (2011)
  • California Road - Honorable Mention (Top 6-12) Short Script - Creative Screenwriting Expo Screenplay Competition (2011)
  • Telemafia - Best Comedy Short Film - Rt. 66 International Film Festival (2010)

Links

About Jan

  • Gender: Female

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