Utah Screenwriters Project

Fostering local Utah film writers through a year-long community workshop where selected participants begin with a regional film concept and develop a full-length motion picture screenplay by graduation one year later. Professional mentors from LA and NYC participate to offer insight into what it is like to be a working screenwriter. Local producers participate in a pitch session evening to hear writers' movie concepts. At graduation, a reading from each completed script is given by talented local actors.

"Since winning the fellowship, I have been asked to co-write two other projects, and last year I directed my first feature film. I enjoyed the program and learned so much, I would recommend it to beginners and veterans alike... it just works!" -- Kelly King 2007/2008 screenwriting participant and fellowship winner.

2009/2010 Screenwriting Participants

Writers at a workshop

Aaron Nelson
Andy Myers
Barbara Mellen
Chris Morgan
Curtis Russell
Dennis Larson
Dustin Puttuck
Faith Satterthwaite
Jason Cameron
Jim Henderson
Larry Lystrup
Leo Dirr
Lucy Ridolphi
Mark Miller
Marty Spradlin
Nan Weber
Nicholas Dunn
Pablo Aranda
Rachel Carter
Rebecca Vernon
Skye Emerson
Whitney Hancock

2007/2008 Screenwriting Fellows

USP writer Heather Lichtey

In order to become an official Utah Screenwriters Project fellow, writers must complete the one year program and graduate with a full-length motion picture screenplay. The following participants were successful at reaching their goals! If you are interested in contacting a writer regarding their script, please contact Jim.

Updating the list of 08 graduates soon!

2005/2006 Screenwriting Fellows

USP member and later mentor Jared Baxter with other writers

Updating Soon!