This session format is available only to writers in our Top Tier Program.
Exec will read the first 15 pages of your script and conduct a 20-min. general meeting with you via Zoom.
Concept is king! Nothing excites me more than a good hook, or an interesting way into an established genre.
I'm really excited by high concept genre projects, in the vein of INSIDIOUS, A QUIET PLACE, THE PURGE, TALK TO ME, JOHN WICK, SEVEN, JURASSIC PARK, etc.
Marc’s script, CAULDRON, has acclaimed filmmaker Andre Ovredal attached to direct with 21 Laps (STRANGER THINGS) and Craig Flores (CRAWL) producing. His recent spec, MOM?, lit up the town and has since landed with Michael Bay’s production company, Platinum Dunes, responsible for the box-office conquering A QUIET PLACE franchise.
MR. LONELY, a short proof of concept of film he wrote, sold to, Spyglass (SCREAM franchise), which he has since developed into a feature with David Goyer’s production company, Phantom Four. Marc’s script, PRAY FOR THE LIGHT is set up with Lost City and Pioneer Pictures with Rob Savage directing. He’s also developing UNDER with prolific producer Mike Macari (THE RING). His shark script, FEROCIOUS is with Mannequin Pictures and Short Porch Pictures - Roxanne Benjamin is at the helm to direct.
Marc Bloom was born in Cape Town, South Africa and attended the University of Cape Town as well as UC Santa Barbara. After graduating, Marc was offered a generous scholarship to enroll in Vancouver Film School’s exclusive screenwriting program. Marc has had the honor of being on the Bloodlist, Young and Hungry list and recently landed on the prestigious 2023 Blacklist with his shark script, FEROCIOUS.
Marc is represented by Jon Hersh of Housefire Management, David Boxerbaum of Verve as well as attorney Paul Miloknay. He currently lives in Amsterdam with his wife and two children.
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