Summer Isreal Johnson
Marietta,GA
Summary
Accomplished Screenwriter with a proven track record at Province Pictures Inc, where my script "Junebug" was met with rave reviews from Hallmark's loyal fanbase when it aired on the Hallmark Channel in August 2024. Expert in character development, quippy dialogue and lean storytelling, I excel in collaborative projects. My strong research , brainstorming and visual storytelling skills drive my ongoing contributions to high-profile pitches.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Screenwriter
Province Pictures Inc
09.2023 - Current
- My original script, Junebug starring Autumn Reeser and Aaron O'Connell, aired on the Hallmark Channel in Aug 2024 and is still available for viewing.
- Researched topics and ideas for screenplay.
- Storyboarded screenplay and script based on production ideas and provided a synopsis, treatment, and several drafts.
- Edited screenplay based on executive feedback.
- Collaborated with Hallmark executives and producers from pre-production to production.
- Currently pitching future projects with executive producers, Antonio Cupo and Autumn Reeser.
Screenwriter
Cultural Detritus
03.2015 - Current
- Commissioned and wrote adapted screenplay, "In the Wake", adapted from the book, "Dark Tide" by Stephen Puleo.
- Extensive research for historical script.
- Storyboarded screenplay and script based on production ideas.
- Formatted screenplay into usable script.
- Strong collaboration with producing partner and director, Carl Hansen.
- This script is currently being shopped to investors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VASkills
- Strong research skills
- Character development
- Storyboarding
- Pitching
- Collaborative mindset
- Visual storytelling
- Marketing savvy
- Script formatting
- Editing
- Formally Trained Actor
Accomplishments
-Finalist, Screencraft Family Screenplay Competition, 2023 with screenplay "A Potluck Christmas"
-Quarterfinalist, Screencraft Short Film Screenplay Competition 2022 with screenplay
"Meet Molly McBee"
-Semifinalist, Screencraft Family Screenplay Competition 2017, "A Junebug Christmas" - (I later rewrote as Junebug and sold to Hallmark)
Timeline
Screenwriter
Province Pictures Inc
09.2023 - Current
Screenwriter
Cultural Detritus
03.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Virginia Tech
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