Keith has dedicated himself to writing full-time and specializes in developing high concept scripts. He currently resides in Toronto with his fiancee. When he is not writing, Keith runs a private dog rescue.
Keith Russell was born and raised in the small town of Burlington, just outside Toronto, Canada. He graduated with honors in English Literature and History from McMaster University. Later, he had the privilege to study under legendary screenwriting guru Michael Hauge.
Creative World Awards - Horror / Thriller Finalist "The Black Echo"
(2017)
Creative World Awards - Action / Adventure Finalist "On Target"
(2017)
Final Draft Big Break - Top 5 Finalist "On Target"
(2017)
Austin Film Festival - Second Rounder "The Black Echo"
(2017)
Page Awards - Quarterfinalist "The Black Echo"
(2017)
Austin Film Festival - Second Rounder "The Last Dragon Master"
(2014)
Creative World Awards - Finalist "Email"
(2013)
Film Makers International Screenwriting Awards - Semi-finalist "The Black Grail"
(2013)
Hollywood Screenplay Contest - Finalist "The Black Grail"
(2013)
Austin Film Festival - Second Rounder "The Black Grail"
(2013)
Nicoll Fellowship - Quarterfinalist "The Black Grail"
(2012)
Creative World Awards - Finalist "The Black Grail"
(2012)
Action On Film Festival - nominee best new writer "The Black Grail"
(2012)
Action On Film Festival - nominee best period piece "The Black Grail"
(2012)
Action On Film Festival - nominee best action sequence "The Black Grail"
(2012)
Aliens to Zombie Film Festival - Finalist "The Black Grail"
(2012)
Nevada Film Festival - Finalist "The Black Grail"
(2012)
Las Vegas Film Festival - Finalist "The Black Grail"
(2012)
L.A. Film TV and Webisode Festival - 4th Place "The Black Grail"
(2012)
California Film Awards Screenplay Competition - Silver Award "The Black Grail"
(2012)
Shockfest Film Festival - Finalist "The Black Grail"
(2012)
McMaster University
(2001-2005)