Introduce Yourself : Intro to Semra Michaels by Semra Michaels

Hi everyone,

I am a high-concept Producer/Writer from Sydney Australia, yes the land down under! I have written SciFi/Fantasy/Action films, including a Rom/Com, both Feature Films and Short Films and love epic landscapes, myths, legends and the surreal life and worlds of the Fantasy/SciFi genres. I'm always up for an armageddon battle and the amazing hero's journey mixed with some aliens, galaxies, and extreme monster creations battling it out for world domination or the end of the world with Hi-advanced technology or ancient mystical prophecies yet to be unravelled and frustrated by an evil antagonist! Yes I love CGI, VFX, SFX and concept art that brings imaginations and myths to life! I also love animation and occasionally the ups and downs of love and war, and of course a comedic superhero who saves the world or planet, or not! [Someone has to write this stuff!] Welcome to my world! I am currently writing two new features The Rising and Shadow Hunted, a little more dark, even a bit of horror mixed in, and co-writing a feature film called E.S.P. I also have some books in mind and will be working on those soon. I have worked with experienced Directors, Producers, Production Designers, VFX Directors, Casting Directors, etc who have worked on Hollywood films and produced in Australia. I have provided script editing, and consulted on story direction, building character arcs, building universes, themes, tone and genre specific direction, and turning ideas into high-concept feature films screenplays and getting writers to show not tell and cutting out long exposition especially in the first ten pages. I have a strong development background and love working with all kinds of creatives - writers, directors, producers, actors, etc. Australia provides 40% tax rebate on productions shot down under, so if you have the committed funds and a great project that is commercially and globally viable I am happy to discuss.

Alternatively, if you have a script that you would like take to the next level, or write a screenplay from scratch, please get in touch. Happy to be here and meet you all, I look forward to making new business connections and friends.

Happy writing! Semra