This session format is available only to writers in our Top Tier Program.
Exec will review your pages and meet with you via zoom for 30 minutes to continue incubating your new project.
Concept first. Why you as a writer? What personal element do you bring to this story that makes you the only person suited to tell it?
I'm currently seeking horror, thriller, drama, mystery, and based on real event features in the vein of HOKUM, WEAPONS, BARBARIAN, PRISONERS, WINTER'S BONE, MYSTIC RIVER, and WIND RIVER. In TV I have a broad interest in one hour drama with legs. Something that can go beyond multiple seasons and there is a clear undeniable path to that.
Not particularly interested in comedy or romance right now.
Justin Kohlas is a screenwriter and producer with over a decade of experience in television, film, and independent production. He is the founder of Kimbermark, a full-service independent production company specializing in development, production, and IP adaptation. Kimbermark recently completed its first film, HIDE, which premiered at the 25th Anniversary of Screamfest, was nominated for Best Thriller at the prestigious Nightmares Film Festival, and recently played the Oscar Qualifying 50th Cleveland International Film Festival. It will have its Pacific Northwest debut at Portland Horror Film Festival this summer.
He has also secured television and film rights to multiple bestselling novels, including The Moonlight Child by Karen McQuestion (top three thriller on Amazon three years in a row) that will star NCIS: Los Angeles stars Daniela Ruah and Natalia Del Riego. He's also in development on The New York Times bestseller The Ledge: An Adventure Story of Friendship and Survival on Mount Rainier by Jim Davidson and Kevin Vaughan, which is set up with Oscar-winning producer Evan Hayes (Free Solo) at Unreasonable Studios. Justin has pitched several projects with companies all over town including Spyglass, Universal Television, Skydance, and Netflix amongst many others.
Justin also served as a writer on the CBS Television Studios drama NCIS: LOS ANGELES under showrunner R. Scott Gemmill (creator of the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning show The Pitt), overseeing episodes from story pitch through production and network delivery.
On the production side, Justin has worked on studio television and features including IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, SHAMELESS, and CAKE. He is a member of the Writers Guild of America West and is represented by Affirmative Entertainment, Original Artists, and Feig Finkel.
After registering, your confirmation email will contain a link that says "CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS" that will take you to a form where you will submit your material within 24 hours of registering.