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Barry Pearson

Canada
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  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 29.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 17.2
  • Total Questions 1338
 I`m a credited writer on nine feature films. My latest movie, IRON ROAD, which stars Peter O'Toole and Sam Neill,is being offered to festivals. Sun Li, the Chinese star, won the best actress award at the Roma Fiction Fest recently. www.ironroadthemovie.com) I'm also the writer of over 40 hours of television drama for major networks in North America, and I`m a producer of three feature films and over 50 hours of television prime time drama. I've received Best Screenplay, Best Picture awards at international film festivals around the world. I've been coaching screen and television writers in person, and on the internet, for over ten years, and I've answered over 1200 All Experts questions!

Lisa Marcel

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) N/A
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 0
 I have been producing plays for over 17 years. I am in the education field with a focus on music. I can answer questions on vocal technique, vocal range production, songwriting for many genres, directing, instrumentation (arranging). I can also answer questions on music education. I cannot answer questions about filmmaking.

Jacob Spilman

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 16.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 5.7
  • Total Questions 235
 I am interested in consulting with screenwriters who wish to obtain accurate psychological information for their screenplays. I can provide answers for a wide variety of mental health, social and therapy related issues: emotional disorders, personality disorders, alcoholism, drug abuse, divorce and blended family issues. I can also provide answers regarding hypnosis, sleep research and dreams. While I am happy to provide information on a variety of mental health topics for artistic and educational purposes, I do not wish to provide professional consultation for personal issues.

James Edward Kelley

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) 1.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 1.7
  • Total Questions 2
 I cannot answer questions about writing screenplays. I can, however, answer questions about playwriting.

Anthony T. Carter

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.78
  • Politeness 9.88
  • Response Time(hr) 12.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 20.9
  • Total Questions 320
 As a active screenwriter and dramatist (playwright/librettist), I have been writing and directing since I was in elementary school. My expertise is in dramtic writing as well as historical research. I have been given such responsibility (dramaturg) for many local theatre productions. bbc

Roger S. H. Schulman

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Politeness 9.91
  • Response Time(hr) 23.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 78.5
  • Total Questions 431
 I can answer questions on the creative aspects of writing for features and television comedy: brainstorming, character development, plotting, story structure, dialog, rewriting, editing, etc. I can also address the business side of show business: pitching, writing and presenting treatments, "taking" meetings, common pitfalls, etc. I'm also well versed in the relationship between screenwriting and computers: software for scriptwriting, brainstorming, presentation, outlining, an d general organization. I'm also a producer, and so can answer questions regarding the ins and outs of television production, specifically the half-hour arena. Visit my scriptwriting blog at http://scriptwriting.tumblr.com/

Donald L. Vasicek

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 16.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 18.1
  • Total Questions 706
 Utilizing The Zen of Writing, a writing concept I developed over 40 years of professional writing and filmmaking, I can take you from the inception of your idea to the market. This translates to if you have an idea for a movie or a book, I can guide you through the jungle of writing these tomes all the way to getting it to producers, agents, editors, and/or publishers.

John M. Lovett

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.87
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 52.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 39.9
  • Total Questions 147
 I answer questions regarding film production and screenwriting. I will answer questions dealing with screenwriting style, ideas, film production, format, and agents.

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2012-05-22 rights:

Hi Demetrius,    I checked out Mike Hogan's work.  I would think that, if Jon Lellenberg (or any of the others who purport to have entitlement to the Sherlock Holmes works) had any legitimate claim, Mike

2012-05-22 copyright of Holmes:

Hi Demetrius,  I'm suspicious of the reply you got from the "Estate of Arthur Conan Doyle."    Who is the author of this reply?  If it is Jon Lellenberg, it's likely that he's not really entitled to represent

2012-05-21 Rights of Screenplay and Story:

This is actually a question for an entertainment attorney. I can't answer this question with any real authority and my reply shouldn't be the basis of any action.     That said, it depends upon the specifics

2012-05-17 copyright of Holmes:

Hi Demetrius,    I am not a lawyer, and therefore I only opine as a layman, on the basis of my personal research, but here is my take on the copyright status of the Arthur Conan Doyle works.    The Sherlock

2012-05-08 Play writing:

Hi Margaret,    First of all, you must understand that I am not a lawyer, so I can't advise on legal matters.    I can tell you what I believe to be the basics, though.      One can not copyright an idea

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