My name is Cathy Y, I'm 45, and I studied film and television production in college, but was forced to drop out due to health issues. I've recently begun writing again, and am looking for a production company for two completed scripts, one independent short, and a feature length Romantic Comedy. My Goal is to direct the films myself. Someday, When (not if) I'm a successful screenwriter/director, I want to start my own production company, as well as start a non profit to get school aged children interested in photography and cinematography.
I have three family members (Husband and two children) on the autism spectrum, and am very active in promoting autism awareness.
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David
Screenwriter and Filmmaker David M. O’Neill’s latest written work, War Junkies, has been optioned by Mark Harris (Crash, Gods and Monsters) of The Mark Harris Company. (2017) The setting is Vietnam, and the story is of KNBC on-air frontline correspondent Jim Bennett who filed more stories there than any other reporter – ultimately caught deep behind enemy lines and securing a safe escape by way of the Mekong Delta.David’s produced feature film, The Black Tulip was selected by the Afghanistan Film Commission as its official, 2011 Academy Award entry for Best Foreign Language Film. Favored in the 83rd Academy Awards as eligible for best original screenplay, Tulip was awarded Pen USA’s 2013 prestigious Freedom to Write Award.
The film was released worldwide through Snagfilms.
Putting his team together under the banner of Crosswind Films, David then spent the next three years partnering with rights holders, capturing, creating and executing new Intellectual Property.
Work-for-hire assignments, include the story of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Empress of Heaven, the Vietnam war drama, War Junkies, Golf comedy Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden, St. Martin’s Press psychological thriller, The Happy Man, and Pulitzer Nominated Richard Jessup’s action-thriller, Threat - 115 Degrees.
O’Neill’s screenwriting career began when his spec, novel-adaptation of Jack London’s period epoch, Martin Eden was purchased by Academy Award-winning Danish producer Just Betzer. From there, he went on to sign with the William Morris Agency, move to Paris while penning William Wharton’s, Last Lovers and write the English-speaking version of Out of Africa’s Isaak Denison’s - Babette's Feast.
David’s focus continued to expanded while combining screenwriting and directing his own work with film short, The Longest Season, his first feature length film, 20th Century Fox’s Five Aces starring Charlie Sheen and Chris McDonald, his 2nd feature, First Look Studios gambling thriller - Player 5150, and most recently a twelve minute premise comedy starring Happy Gilmore’s Shooter McGavin (Chris McDonald) along with 7 time PGA champ, Rocco Mediate entitled, G.O.L.F.
Awards Include: The Black Tulip – Freedom to Write Award. Afghan Film Official Entry - Best Foreign Film, Motion Picture Academy Awards. Official Academy screenplay consideration. NY International Film Festival – Official Selection. Salento International Film Festival – Best Feature Film. Boston International Film Festival – Best Feature Film. Beverly Hills Film Festival – Golden Palm Grand Prize. Cinequest – Official Selection. International Digital – Screenwriter. Ft. Lauderdale Int. Film Festival – Writer-Director – Spirit of Independent Filmmaking Award. William Morris Agency – Writer of the Week. Monte Carlo Charity – Best Feature.
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree – Graduate of the University of Oregon. Scholarship Winner, American Conservatory Theatre – San Francisco. Post Grad – University of Washington, Arizona School of Business - Scottsdale.