WHO WE ARE

Founder & CEO - Robert Lawton studied filmmaking at NYU before beginning his career on Wall Street; first at a notorious boiler room, later as Vice-President of a NYSE Member firm & eventually a hedge-fund manager, but his heart always remained at the movies. In 2006, he left Wall Street to write, direct & act in the NY Indie Sex & Sushi, which launched his career as a filmmaker, screenwriter (CRAVE), and author (REJECTED!). You can follow Robert on Twitter here.

Advisory Board Member - Ed Begley, Jr. is one the best known actors and most highly regarded environmentalists in the world. Ed has appeared in hundreds of movies & television shows including Arrested Development, Best In Show, and Better Call Saul to name just a few, and served on The Board of Governors for The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Ed's truly one of the best people around, and you should check out his sustainable lifestyle website, and of course, follow Ed on Twitter.

Advisory Board Member - Billy Wirth was originally discovered by Bruce Weber while attending Brown, and quickly made his way to Hollywood, where he landed major roles in The Lost Boys & Abel Ferrara's Body Snatchers. Billy wrote, directed & produced the indie feature MacArthur Park, which was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, and recently he's been on TV in Chicago P.D. & Godfather of Harlem. Follow Billy on Instagram here.

Script Development Associate - Alison C. Wroblewski studied film production at The University of Texas at Austin, and has tons of experience developing & producing both television and features. She's passionate about script development, particularly working with writers to help them strengthen their craft. Recently, she's become a well respected screenwriter with a particular focus on biopics, old Hollywood, and forgotten history. Follow Alison on Twitter.

Our Board of Advisors and competition judges include pro screenwriters, directors, producers, actors & financiers, all of whom work, or have worked actively in the entertainment industry. If you're an industry professional and would like to be considered for a spot on our Advisory Board, or as a Judge for one of our acting, directing or screenplay competitions, please Email us here. You can choose to remain anonymous, if that's your preference.

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