Heather Magee

Screenwriter, Director and Producer

Los Angeles, California

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About Heather

Heather Magee is a Canadian independent filmmaker originally from Vancouver, British Columbia and now based in Venice, California. She is a writer, producer and director known for The Shop Around the Corner (2019). Heather appeared as an uncredited background actor in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb and fortuitously shared a beer with Robin Williams, but neither event is interconnected.

Gender:
Female

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Nicola Adam Floral, Vancouver, BC. On the set of "The Shop Around the Corner."

Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, BC. On the set of "The Shop Around the Corner."

Loglines

With Love, Lucy Comedy ⋄ Romance While spying on a neighboring high-rise, a curious newspaper editor is compelled to carry out anonymous acts of kindness, until a nosy neighbor threatens to expose her, unraveling her good deeds and the relationships she holds dearest.
The Shop Around the Corner (Short Film) Budget: $0 - $100K | Romance ⋄ Fantasy The quirky owner of a small flower shop is determined to find love, despite her tendency to hide amidst the day-to-day demands of her business, until a mysterious customer unearths her longing for romance and unlocks a glimpse into her future.
East and West Drama ⋄ Romance Amid an era of free love and social revolution, two young women struggle to carve out their own paths in life while, unbeknownst to each other, are entangled with the same famous musician.
To Look For America Drama ⋄ Adventure In the lead up to the 2016 election, a woman mourning the loss of a loved one sets out to road trip around the US to experience life outside of her privileged bubble, until a sudden setback threatens the final leg of her trip.
Side Hustle Comedy ⋄ Drama Series Logline When opportunity strikes, best friends who slog it out at the same 9-5, must choose between what feeds their bank account and what feeds their soul. Pilot Logline As office gossip suggests imminent layoffs, a scrappy copywriter moonlighting as a screenwriter contemplates unemployment, when an untimely event puts things into perspective.
The Sweetest Kill Drama ⋄ Adventure Flight delays compel two strangers to embark on a road trip together, each seeking a temporary escape, until a carjacker causes them to question which path to take — return to reality or keep going.
The Package Family ⋄ Fantasy While relocating her family to the suburbs, a once-famous photographer longs for an inspirational spark, when a misdirected package surfaces, unlocking the key to her comeback.
The Shop Around the Corner (Series) Romance ⋄ Fantasy Series Logline The quirky owner of a small flower shop fantasizes about a more adventurous life, despite her tendency to hide amidst the day-to-day demands of her business. Unbeknownst to her, the shop is a paranormal portal that links the spirits of past patrons to present day, leveraging its current tenant to relay messages to the living. Pilot Logline When a mysterious customer poses an unusual request, the owner of an eerie old flower shop must comply to unleash the adventurous life she's longed for.

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Credits

The Shop Around the Corner (2019)
Film Director, Writer, Producer

Awards

Second Rounder :: 2021 Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competition
(2021)
Semi-Finalist :: Hollywood Screenings FIlm Festival
(2020)
Official Selection // Hollywood First-Time Filmmakers Showcase :: Lift-Off Global Network
(2020)
Semi-finalist :: Phoenix International Short Film Festival
(2020)
Gold Award for Best Script :: LA Shorts Awards
(2020)
Finalist // Hollywood First-Time Filmmakers Showcase :: Lift-Off Global Network
(2020)
Semi-finalist :: 2020 ScreenCraft Virtual Pitch Competition
(2020)
Official Selection // Top 5 Scripts of 2019 :: Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival
(2019)
Finalist, July 2018 Live Read :: LA Live Read
(2018)
Quarterfinalist, Spring 2018 Film Fund :: Screencraft
(2018)
Gold Award for Best Screenplay :: LA Shorts Awards
(2017)
Gold Award for Best Short Script :: Mindfield Film Festival
(2017)
Official Finalist for Best Screenplay :: Los Angeles Screenplay Contest
(2017)
Best Comedy Screenplay :: LA Film Awards
(2017)