Joseph Calabrese - Screenwriter

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Armed with a few friends, gallons of fake blood and an old “Super 8” camera, I spent my entire youth making short films in the woods around Boston. It's amazing what you can do with an old lobster claw and a forced perspective! 

In the 1980’s and 90’s, I worked in various crew assignments on several television, industrial, commercial, indie short and feature films, as well as helming my own projects. I co-wrote the ultra low budget horror film, Winterbeast. I have worked professionally for over 20 years from PA to Grip, AD to Director, FX Artist, Editor and DVD creator. 

As a working Screenwriter, I took 3rd place in 2003 Slamdance's Slam-Fi for my sci-fi, religious thriller "Second Coming.”

As a direct result of the Slamdance win, I was hired to rewrite the med-budget sci-fi comedy, "How Illegal is your Alien," and the low-budget horror film, "Hooked." 

Both films are unproduced as of yet, but "hope springs eternal." 

I teach as well as provide screenplay consultation for writers and producers. 

I currently moderate the screen/tv/stage writing forum at Absolutewrite. I am also a Beta tester for Final Draft, the world's best screenwriting program! 

To date, I have one produced writing credit, two options, three rewrites for hire. I have won, placed or made top 10% in over a half dozen major competitions. 

Partial Credits for Joseph Calabrese can be found on www.IMdb.com

NEWS 

The Eyes of Mara Graphic Novel is currently being produced with Indian Artist, Harsho Chattoraj. Issue 1 (of 4) will be available fall 2007.

VISIT THE EYES OF MARA WEBSITE