Winkler Films

DETAILS

Contact Name:

June Czerwinski

Title:

VP, Development & Production

Affiliated Networks/Companies:

Columbia Pictures

Partial Credit List:

De-Lovely, Life As a House; The Shipping News; Enough; The Net; GoodFellas; The Music Box; The Right Stuff; Raging Bull

GENERAL INFORMATION

> Does not buy or license finished productions (acquisitions) from independent writers, producers, and/or directors

> Develops with independent writers, producers, and/or directors

Not generally, but possible that we'll work with independent writer.

> Has optioned a spec script before

Rarely. Normally, we develop idea with writer.

> Has hired a 'new' writer, producer, and/or director before

INTERESTS

Types of Programming:

Drama - Feature Length, Drama - Series

Also interested in mini-series ideas (e.g., four one- or two-hour shows)

Length of Programs:

Ninety minutes or more

Broad Subjects of Interest:

Adventure, Biographies, Crime & Mystery, History, Music and Arts, Romance, Science Fiction

Specifically Looking For:

Smart political thriller; epic adventure/love story; strong drama; interesting historical fiction. Generally, we look for projects with strong characters in an interesting world with stories that have some social significance and important theme. Story must have size and purpose. We like to develop ideas with a writer - a completed screenplay is not necessary if you have a good take on a compelling story.

Not interested in: serial killers; straight-forward police/detective procedurals; melodrama; broad comedy; coming of age/teens; fantasy.

At the end of each PitchFest meeting, participants may leave:

business cards, onesheet, synopsis