Table Reading of "One Big Night" at The Lot at Formosa

In November, while visiting Los Angeles, I held a table reading of my new screenplay, “One Big Night”. With help from Australians in Film and Gina Stoj Management, eight actors contributed their time and talent to read the work-in-progress script, and provide valuable feedback. Thanks to everyone who volunteered and made the experience so successful.

Table read at Charlie’s (Australians in Film), The Lot at Formosa, West Hollywood.

Screen Queensland residency at Charlie's in LA

Sean will be based at Charlie’s, within the historic Writer’s Building on The Lot at Formosa, from October to November 2025. Charlie’s is a co-working hub, event space, and international industry incubator giving Australian screen practitioners the opportunity to network, brainstorm, connect and collaborate with other filmmakers in a dedicated workspace. Each resident receives an equipped hot desk space and writer’s room, as well as support from Australians in Film Charlie's - Australians in Film.

Screen Queensland residency at Charlie's in LA

While at Charlie’s from December 2023 to January 2024, Sean delved deeper into writing his current fantastical screenplay. His prior exposure to Hollywood primed Sean for the experience and for the many creative avenues available in such a large-scale industry — “the US market is focused solely on the commercial aspects of a script or film project… a script could be about anything, anyone, and take place anywhere, which opens up Hollywood to many diverse stories and filmmakers”.

Located within the historic Writer’s Building on The Lot on Formosa, Charlie’s is a co-working hub, event space and international industry incubator giving Queensland screen practitioners the opportunity to network, brainstorm, connect and collaborate with other filmmakers in a dedicated workspace. Each resident receives an equipped hot desk space and writer’s room, as well as support from AiF.

Screen Queensland article

 
 
 

June 11, 2024

“The Legend of Yakatutch” selected as Quarter-Finalist in the Emerging Screenwriters Suspense Screenplay Competition, 2024

Sean accepted to the "Untapped 2024" Talent Development Program, run by Australians in Film

UNTAPPED is a breakthrough online talent development program for undiscovered and historically-excluded Australian screenwriters and directors. The initiative is designed to provide the education and access needed to fast track careers and projects.

The program includes masterclasses from visionary creators who are boldly breaking down industry barriers plus mentorship from international creatives and executives via a virtual development lab.

The Masterclass series begins March 27, 2024.

Untapped Program Website

Creative Pitch Deck for "The Legend of Yakatutch" completed.

A Creative Pitch Deck, featuring character biographies and images, is now available. Click the link to view and download the PDF: Creative Deck PDF

Scott Fletcher (19), the young First Nations man who learns of his connection to the legendary creature, after he and his friends are attacked in the Yukon wilderness.

New position as Screenwriting Teacher at New York Film Academy, Australia

I was recently hired by the New York Film Academy, Australia, as a Trainer/Assessor, teaching Screenwriting to students on campus in the Gold Coast, and online, around Australia.

“New York Film Academy Australia (NYFA Australia) is a Registered Training Organisation, delivering Nationally Recognised Qualifications in Australia and hands-on education in the area of the visual and performing arts, with a focus on Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Screenwriting, Producing and 3D Animation & VFX.”

New York Film Academy Australia website

"The Legend of Yakatutch" submitted to A-list company via Stage 32 Open Writing Assignments

From the Stage 32 Writers’ Room:

“Congratulations! We've read through the hundreds of scripts submitted to Open Writing Assignment 00XX, and "The Legend of Yakatutch" was one of our top picks. Your project has now reached the next round of consideration at a major company. And while there is still some work to be done, I hope you are as excited as we are that you're under further consideration.”