Script [skript] noun. “A manuscript, or one of the various copies of the written text of a play, motion picture, radio or television broadcast.”
Cat [kat] noun. “A person, usually a male considered or thought to be cool; usually a talented artist who grooves like none other.” (Beat slang of the 1950’s-1960’s)
Who is the SCRIPTCAT?
Scriptcat is screenwriter Mark Sanderson, a UCLA Film School alumni, working screenwriter, author, script consultant, and lecturer blessed to be living his childhood dream of making movies. His work ranges from his sketch comedy writing and performing as a founding member of The Amazing Onionheads, writing for MTV, to his spec sale and pitch sale, and his twenty-three screenwriting assignments with television premieres and worldwide distribution of his seventeen films.
Mark’s films have premiered on Lifetime Network, LMN, SyFy, Fox, HereTV, HBO Canada, Christmas 24, NBC/Universal, and The Movie Network among others and have been distributed globally. His films have been recognized at festivals including a premiere and opening the Palm Springs Int. Film Festival, premieres at the Hawaii Int. Film Festival, St. Louis Int. Film Festival, The Rainbow Festival in Hawaii, Newport Beach Int. Film Festival, Fort Lauderdale Int. Festival, and nominated for the Starboy award at the Oulu Int. Children’s Film Festival in Finland.
Mark’s long association with award winning Hollywood filmmakers dates back to his first produced screenplay and has since worked with Academy Award® winning producers, veteran directors, and has written films starring Academy Award® and Emmy® acting nominees and winners.
Mark’s book A Screenwriter’s Journey to Success: Tips, Tricks and Tactics to Survive as a Working Screenwriter in Hollywood is now available on Amazon with 56 five star reviews. Named one of Screencraft’s “25 People Screenwriters Should Follow on Twitter,” (@scriptcat).
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WHAT’S THE INTERNET SAYING ABOUT SCRIPTCAT?
“Mark Sanderson gives fantastic advice on surviving Hollywood as a working writer.”—Script Magazine, “My Blank Page” was chosen as Website of the Week (May 2012)
“So you want to be a scriptwriter? Here’s your blog baby!”—actor/producer Greg Grunberg (The Client List, Big Ass Spider, Heroes, Alias, Felicity) (@greggrunberg)
“Thanks for all the valuable information. You are a wellspring of Hollywood knowledge.”—actor/standup comedian/director Rawle D. Lewis (K-Pax, Malcom & Eddie, Cool Runnings), (@rawletv)
“Scriptcat —No ego, no flagrant self-promotion; but heart and soul and a genuine commitment to helping other writers.”—author, screenwriter, filmmaker @LaFamiliaFilm
“You’re probably my largest inspiration! Thanks for everything you do with reaching out to writers via social media!”—screenwriter Collin Jones, @CollinJones15
“You’re a gent who’s helping to keep us all sane. Keep fighting the good fight. Cheers!”—screenwriter Tim Davis, @HandsomeTimmyD
“Highly recommended. Constructive, encouraging, and extremely helpful. Is available for follow-up questions.”—Rachel Redfern, @RachelRedfern5
“Highly recommend Mark Sanderson’s services – hired him three times in the last year, worked wonders with my #screenplay.” —Niraj Kapur, UK, @Nirajwriter
“@scriptcat is the best online source for real screenwriting advice, its like having a wise uncle giving you life advice. Thank you good sir!”—filmmaker Jordan Moore, @JordanKnowMoore
“You do a great job of inspiring/guiding. This maddening biz needs more generosity.”—screenwriter Bob DeRosa, (@themBob)
“Thanks, Mark, for spreading the news. You’re the best (& obviously hold down one of the best filmmaking spots on the web)!”—writer/director Edwin Adrian Nieves, @eanives — “A Bittersweet Life” blog.
“If you write scripts or want to learn and following the business, you MUST follow @Scriptcat—a knowledgeable screenwriting guru with great website content, webinars and frequent tweets.”—ScreenCraft website (@Screencrafting)
“Shout out to Scriptcat for the loads of great advice for screenwriters. You should be following him.“—screenwriter/producer/director Christine Conradt, (@Cconradt)
“Follow @scriptcat if you want to reach the top, cat.”—screenwriter/author Mark Dark, @MarkDarkStory
“My Blank Page—one of the top 25 screenwriting blogs to follow.“—Jason McKinnon, Screenwriting Spark (@writingspark)
“If YOU write SCREENPLAYS and do NOT FOLLOW Mark Sanderson @scriptcat then you are denying YOURSELF an ADVANTAGE! FOLLOW Mark TODAY!”—@Hollywood_Tweet
“The Scriptcat really knows his stuff.”—actor Brad Grunberg (Grown Ups 2, That’s My Boy, Undercovers) (@bradgrunberg)
“Thanks, Mark! I think we filmmakers can agree that My Blank Page is a vault full of gold for filmmaking. My Blank Page is perfect.—director/writer Edwin Adrian Nieves, (@eanieves)
“If you’re a screenwriter and you’re not following Scriptcat you are missing out on some pretty great stuff.”—screenwriter/director Douglas Eboch, (@dougeboch)
“Thank you for always offering up such wonderful advice! Your blog is amazingly helpful.“—screenwriter Heather Spencer, (@x_epic_story_x)
“If you’re working to become a screenwriter… Scriptcat will inspire you.”—Kev Quaid (@ThePaleWriter)
“@scriptcat just down loaded your app. Love the encouragement!”—Amanda Samaroo (@Abartlette)
“Very apt blog post you’ve done for me right now. Thanks – I always find something you blog about that helps when I need it.“—screenwriter Kristi Barnett, (@Pale_Jewel)
“We are big Mark Sanderson fans at G2 and love your articles.“—Goody 2 Productions (@goody2prod)
“#FF @scriptcat if you know what’s good for your writing mind.”—writer/director Chris Drymond (@Mr_Drymond)
“Always enjoy reading and sharing your articles. You have wonderful insight for all writers.”—screenwriter/ filmmaker David Spies (@DavidSpies)
“Keep reading and follow Scriptcat—consistently good pragmatic stuff screenwriters can actually use.”—screenwriter Daniel Eckhart (@dmeckhart)
“Huge shout out to Scriptcat, a great source of screenwriting advice and insight! Make sure to follow!”—screenwriter/director Edwin Adrian Nieves (@eanives)
“You’re putting out great stuff on your feed and thanks for all the links.” —Shaula Evans (@TheBlackBoard)
“Want to read a terrific screenwriting blog? Scriptcat has the best posts!”—author/screenwriter/co-founder of #scriptchat Jamie Lee Scott (@AuthorJamie)
“Mark, I just want to say thank you. I’m hungry for knowledge and learn something new from you every day.”—Josh Lippert (@JVLippert)
“Love your blog & SILENT VENOM. Worked in a video store when that came out. Rented it a lot.”—screenwriter Richard Pierce, (@Rich_Pierce12)
“Scriptcat has great tips about the business of screenwriting.“—@Hollywood_Tweet
“Mark, I want you to know how much I’ve learned since I started following you. The info/advice on your blog is awesome. Thanks!”—writer Kristen Skeet (@castawayKristen)
“If you aren’t already doing it you should all go follow @scriptcat for quality information about #writing a screenplay #screenwriting”—screenwriter G.W.L. (@screenwritergav)
“And for more info @scriptcat is the person to follow for advice.“—author Victor Campbell (@writer2victor)
Mark confers with veteran director Brian Trenchard-Smith on the set of “USS Poseidon: Phantom Below” on location in Hawaii.
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