Please join us on October 16th to review a re-write of Will Holland's TV pilot CITY OF MASKS, based on the novel by author Daniel Hecht. The pilot is part of a planned limited series entitled THE CREE BLACK CHRONICLES. This meeting will be held virtually from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Any interested party who does not already have the script and the first season bible may request one from admin@hsswriters.com. We welcome new members! LOGLINE FOR CITY OF MASKS: A female investigator of paranormal phenomena goes to New Orleans to unearth--against fierce family opposition--the truth that will banish a ghost
Next week we will meet in a hybrid format to review Genine Tillotson's feature biopic Friedl. Fifteen years in the making, the script was inspired after a chance encounter with Holocaust survivor Edgar Krasa who described surviving Theresienstadt - a "model" concentration camp where Nazis imprisoned the most famous of Jews. Those interested in attending in-person should sign up and include the note - "in person." Or write to admin@hwwriters.com. We will be meeting in one of the first floor conference rooms at the Foundry. Those of you planning to attend virtually do not need to indicate this. Just sign
On Monday, October 30th, we will meet at 6:00 PM EST at the Foundry to review Joel Karlinsky's substantially re-written feature, SAY GOOD NIGHT, GRACIE. This will be a hybrid event so ANYONE ANYWHERE can sign-up and participate. It's great to be back meeting in-person though! So, come on out and join the fun. Genine will be bringing some Halloween snacks as a reward for those showing up. A few things we've noticed after 4 trips to the Foundry: - parking is readily available and cheap as the meters go off at 6:00 - if driving from the west inbound,
Charlie Lyons is a former DA who switched sides and became a defense attorney. Now, he also uses his expertise to craft scripts that grapple with many of the issues he's encountered over the course of his career. On Monday, November 6th we'll take a look at his latest effort - a TV pilot entitled Criminal. The meeting is offered in a hybrid format from 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST with an in-person meeting option at the Foundry Arts Center in Cambridge MA or via Zoom. Logline: When his powerful mother, who's the District Attorney, orders him to do so,
Next Monday we welcome new member Jack Amsler who will be presenting his fantasy feature Found in Space. Jack is a writer/actor based in Los Angeles but his roots are in Boston. This is his first screenplay effort, although he has been involved in numerous projects since. The meeting is hybrid and anyone who plans to attend virtually, should indicate in their sign-up that this is their plan. The in-person location is the Foundry Arts Center in Cambridge MA. Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM. The Foundry has lots of nearby free (after 6:00) parking and we enjoy drinks and snacks
Monday 12/18 we will meet virtually to review Andrew Lemelman's latest feature script outline CAUGHT IN SOUTHIE. Please note that we will resume our start time of 7:00 PM, wrapping at 9:00 EST. Because we are virtual you can participate from anywhere in the world so we hope to see you for this last hurrah of '23. Bring a glass of wine and toast another year of HSSW. LOGLINE: When a gay brother abruptly withdraws amidst personal turmoil from his senate race, his reluctant, blogger sister enters to save their divided community, and maybe even herself. GENRE: Drama ABOUT THE
Welcome to a new semester of Harvard Square Script Writers where we're celebrating the end of all strikes and a hopefully better new year. We kick off with Andrea Squires' latest work, PLAYERS, inspired by something she once starred in. This will be reviewed virtually Monday, January 22nd from 7:00 - 9:00. NOTE: There is no in-person option. See sign-up instructions below. Genre: Historical Fiction Logline: A family of actors struggle to keep theater – and themselves – alive during the American Revolution. Target Audience: All Adults Author’s Note: Many of you have seen an outline of a pilot of
You've written your script and now it's time to try to get it sold. What is one of THE MOST IMPORTANT assets in your arsenal of promotional materials? A pitch deck! You're invited to a virtual workshop and feedback session on the art and craft of this critical presentation tool on Monday, February 5th from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. This virtual workshop will consist of 3 parts: 1) Discussion of what should be included in a pitch deck and the different types that exist, in part depending on where your project is in its life cycle 2) The tools and
Monday, 2/12 we review a re-write of the feature, DISSECTING ROD SERLING by writing partners Joel Karlinsky and Eafat Newton. This is a virtual meeting so you can attend from anywhere in the world! Members, new and old, are most welcome. TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 PM EST LOGLINE: In 1975, a traumatized medical student is pushed to investigate the suspicious death of her physician father by memories triggered by her dissection of Rod Serling’s cadaver. GENRES: Psychological thriller, mystery ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Eafat Newton Eafat graduated from Vanderbilt University with an MBA and worked in market research as a way to
On Monday, March 11th we'll meet virtually to review Judy Richland's latest feature TWO LOVERS, an early look at feminist Louise Bryant's complex romantic life. The meeting will be held from 7:00 - 9:00 PM EST LOGLINE: In 1916, when a radical, free thinking suffragette Louise Bryant, struggles to be a news reporter, her life changes when she falls in love with two literary giants, playwright Eugene O’Neill and international reporter Jack Reed, only to realize that she must free herself from the security of these relationships in order to succeed as an international war correspondent. GENRE: Biographical Film /
On Monday, March 25th, we'll be reviewing the first draft of Miles Benson's feature JERKWATER, based on his earlier proof-of-concept short. The time is 7:00 - 9:00 PM EST. The meeting is virtual so feel free to join us from anywhere! Genre: - Dramedy Logline: Trapped in a blizzard at a remote train depot, seven diverse travelers face tension in the pressure cooker of their confined space. About the Author: Miles revisits HSSW to present the first draft of the feature-length version of his proof of concept short film, JERKWATER. Miles divided his formative years between the towns of Milford
On Monday, April 1st it's no joke - we'll be reviewing Bob Tremblay's latest feature, I AM A SINGER. The meeting will be all-virtual, running from 7:00 - 9:00 PM EST. So, join us from anywhere. Genre: Musical comedy Logline: Thanks to divine intervention, a young woman realizes her dream of becoming a great singer but not without experiencing the blues along the way. About The Author: Bob Tremblay is a former editor and film critic for the MetroWest Daily News in Framingham. He had been a professional journalist for more than 40 years and a film critic for around 30 years. He
