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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!
Experience in the area
I've been in the business of writing and producing feature films, television series, and MOW's for over 20 years. You can check me out at this URL http://www.createyourscreenplay.com/aboutbp.htm
Education/Credentials
Master of Arts degree (Drama)
What do you like about this subject?
Writing movies is the most challenging of art forms. That's why successful screenwriters are so highly rewarded. Screenwriting demands deep knowledge of the human heart, and a rigorous understanding of the intricacy of the craft. The work is arduous, but the thrill of seeing your creation spring to life on the screen is unequalled
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Demetrius | 02/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Mr. Pearson is swift and clear. And ..... |
| Robert | 01/13/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks, I'll get in touch with you ..... |
| Yorkie | 12/30/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I like the details he gives. |
| Tae | 12/20/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much. I fgured if ..... |
| Aaron | 10/22/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! I haven't read through everything you ..... |
Recent Answers from Barry Pearson
2012-02-03 rights:
Hi Demetrius, Not necessary to deal with the estate. Note the quote below from this web site: http://www.sherlockian.net/acd/copyright.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Notes on the ownership of the Sherlock
2012-01-12 Selling my Screenplays:
Hi Robert, First of all, let me congratulate you on your tenacity. There aren't many developing writers who have put in as much time, investment, and effort as you have. A writer needs to get his
2011-12-30 legitimate production companies:
Hi Yorkie, Thanks for your appreciation of my formatting response. This is a very good question about companies that are soliciting screenplays. The majority of legitimate companies do not solicit
2011-12-21 MUSIC:
Hi Yorkie, Thanks for the compliment. Please note that in formatting the scene heading you should always give the time of day. One of these four times: DAY, NIGHT, DUSK, DAWN. No others.
2011-12-13 writting a play for the book her bak.:
Hi Tae, The original author of Her Bak is deceased. Her daughter Lucie Lamy may still be alive, I don't know. I'm assuming the book is still under copyright in the U.S. You can contact the publishers
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