TRACTION
Six years of documented industry interest across five projects, from production companies, management companies, and major studios. 33 script requests, 2019 - 2026.
SCRIPT COVERAGE & INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
I NEARLY LOST YOU
Feature screenplay time-travel drama iNearlyLostYou.com
ROADMAP WRITERS - RECOMMEND (TOP 5%)
Characters
"This script offers two well-written female protagonists. Rachel and Ann discover and pursue their desires within the plot. They experience complete ares. Ann and Rachel will likely be accessible, relatable characters to a wide age range."
Dialogue
"The dialogue is succinct and snappy. It elevates the script and propels the story forward. Better than realistic, if fits the world. The rhythm is reminiscent of an Edgar Wright film. Every character has a distinct voice."
Voice
"The author has a strong and unique voice. Their voice is poetic and coolly aloof in a way that perfectly conveys the tone and visual style of the piece. The writing is alive and demonstrates mastery of visual language."
Summary
"I NEARLY LOST YOU is a fun, high-energy time travel tale of a mother and daughter repairing their relationship by repairing themselves. It delivers strong female characters, quick dialogue, and a solid story. The author's voice is unique and memorable."
Grade: Recommend
ISA TOP READS - SPRING 2026
"I NEARLY LOST YOU offers a fresh, female-driven take on a classic science fiction time travel trope. The script supplies a small cast of well-rounded, tightly written characters. The writer's strong voice is clear from the first page: the action and dialogue have a poetic rhythm."
NICKY WEINSTOCK PRODUCER, SEVERANCE (APPLE TV+), BRIDESMAIDS
"It's smart, dynamic, and deeply resonant. The concept of two women from different eras uniting to seek joy and self-worth is profoundly resonant. It offers a rich exploration of their characters, their regrets, and the growth they experience. Their journey offers a gratifying resolution, and the element of time travel adds an intriguing layer to the narrative, emphasizing the power of connecting across time."
SALOMÉ BREZINER DIRECTOR (7 FEATURES, CANNES) / STEVEN J. WOLFE PRODUCER, 500 DAYS OF SUMMER
Salomé Breziner read the script unsolicited and called to say she loved it and could not imagine any actress not wanting to play these roles. She expressed strong interest in directing and passed the script to her producing partner Steven J. Wolfe.
NOTICED YOU TODAY
Feature screenplay
European drama, based on true events noticedyoutoday.com
WE SCREENPLAY
"The story has the vibes of an ultimate comfort movie that I could see being watched and re-watched on Netflix."
FREE FLO
Feature screenplay
Hip hop/ Barbie theme comedy
SLAMDANCE
"This is a really snappy and original plot."
PARTY GIRL SAVES THE WORLD
Music comedy series
SCREENCRAFT - FINALIST
INDUSTRY FEEDBACK
SAMANTHA SCHOEN
Groundswell Productions/feature pitch. Stage 32/FREE FLO
"I was so taken by your pitch that my notes are literally useless... 3:10-coming of age drama - so well written - turn of phrase poetic - ask to look. See! Speechless. I guess I need to look..."
Script feedback:
"You are such a fabulous writer."
BECCA LONNGREN
Circle of Confusion/feature pitch. Stage 32/PARTY GIRL SAVES THE WORLD
"I really loved the conversational approach you used for this pitch it made it really fun and easy to visually see. Strong central themes and tonal/stylistic choices."
Script feedback:
"Really loved the dialogue, you have a strong sense of the characters and their voices really came through. Enjoyed the writing style."
CHRIS ROACH
Disney/feature pitch, Stage 32/FREE FLO
"It sounds like an absolute experience of a film, and your voice and experience really made the pitch shine. American Honey was a great comp, and I saw a little Natural Born Killers in there as well. I was impressed by the poetic structure of your pitch."
OLIVIA HURD
Stage 32/series pitch/PARTY GIRL SAVES THE WORLD
"The pitch is fast-paced, lyrical, and incredibly indicative of the tone. The writer's written voice is strong andcompelling. This is an easy seript to picture visually, a difficult feat. The writer's connection to this material is clear, and his explanation of what fascinates him about LA is unique, memorable, and a great way to kick off thepitch."
PETRINA HULL
Stage 32/feature pitch/FREE FLO
"Your delivery was really engaging. There's a clearly defined protagonist and world. The project feels fresh and distinct which is a hook. I look forward to having a read!"
Script feedback:
"The story-world is quite distinct and with good direction, this could stand out stylistically and be a great calling card. Best of luck, Tom!"
JONNY PERL
Roadmap Writers/series pitch/PARTY GIRL SAVES THE WORLD
"You made a strong case for the creative potential of this show. You talked about the show's world in a way that made me want to stay in it longer, like the way people binge tv shows. Super personable and passionate about the project. Please send along the full script."
MARAYA GIBSON
AMC/Starz/series pitch. Roadmap Writers/ FREE FLO
"I appreciated your unique view on how women should be represented, as strong women whose purpose in media shouldn't solely be to find a man and fall in love. The lead's specific character journey was so well pitched. She's clearly going to be the star of this show, and you made her dimensional and wonderful."
CARLI HANEY
Stage 32/feature pitch/FREE FLO
"There's a clear commerciality to this concept. His overall presence and ability to pitch was fantastic. Thanks for sharing and great work!"
Script feedback:
"Really well-executed and a ton of fun, however not right for my current slate. Keep pitching!"
FELICIA VILLARREAL
Stage 32/feature pitch/I NEARLY LOST YOU
"Tom's pitch was fantastic. He has a way with his words, tone and delivery. He had my full attention from start to finish. He can tastefully paint a picture and is an excellent story-teller."
KEYON TEHRANI
Stage 32/pitch session/I NEARLY LOST YOU August 2025
"This is such a fun and unique story that feels extremely topical. Beginning with the data on Gen Z loneliness is a great way to set up the pitch and setting it mostly in the '90s rather than the future feels like a fresh twist from how we normally see these types of time travel stories. Really enjoyed Tom's general demeanor as well as his great passion on this one."
LIBBY MEYER
Stage 32/series pitch / FREE FLO
"Tom is a really fun pitcher. I love the unique way he speaks and explains his pitch. The 2001 spring setting was really smart and he did a great job explaining the mashup of tones and visual elements."
TATIANA KELLY
Stage 32/feature pitch/ PARTY GIRL SAVES THE WORLD
"Really original concept. Very layered, complex, and interesting approach and clearly well-thought out. I imagine the boldness of the material will go a long way in attracting potential partners."
JOE WIGGINS
Stage 32/feature pitch/ FREE FLO
"Very well told and clear pitch. Great era to set the film in. I enjoyed listening to the pitch."
OLIVIA COHEN
Stage 32/first 10-page read / FREE FLO
"The pace of the opening ten pages was great. The writer did a really good job with the action scenes and kept all the action moving so that the tension remained high. The script, overall, seems very fun."
PITCH & SCRIPT REQUESTS 33 TOTAL, 2019-2026
Production companies, management companies, major studios, and casting/talent across five projects over six years.
Andrey Genevieve Holland, Ashputtel Pictures - May 2019
Steve Nichols - July 2019
Haley, Zero Gravity Management - June 2019
Heather Parry & Matthew Stein, LiveNation Productions - 2019
Dan Bernard, Lookout Entertainment - 2019-2020
Cody Blue Snider, Director/Producer - December 2019
Maraya Gibson, AMC/Starz - 2020
Roger Hendricks Simon, Actors Lab Zoom Read - 2021
Becca Lonngren, Circle of Confusion - May 2021
Petrina Hull, Stage 32 - 2021
Felicia Villarreal, Stage 32 - 2021
Neal, Sony Entertainment Lab - November 2021
Carli Haney, Stage 32 - December 2021
Jonny Perl, Roadmap Writers - April 2022
Samantha Schoen, Groundswell Productions-June 2022
Felicia Villarreal, Stage 32 - August 2022
Craft Services Network submission - March 2023
Theresa Burkhart Gallagher, Stage 32 - July 2023
Craft Services Network submission - August 2023
Michael Klein, Magnolia Entertainment - February 2024
Todd Murata, MarVista Entertainment - February 2024
Annika Ranin, Unmannered Productions - February 2024
Sandy Shenkman, BellLap Entertainment - February 2024
Nick Terry, World Builder Entertainment - February 2024-25
Stone Garber, Sierra Pictures - April 2024
Patrick Callan, Stage 32 - July 2024
Craft Services Network submission - August 2024
Excellent Cadaver (Jennifer Lawrence's production company), by referral - October 2024
Keyon Tehrani, Stage 32 pitch - August 2025
Malia Pyles, actress/producer, casting consideration (via Craft Services Network) - March 2026
Cathy Schulman, Welle Entertainment, by referral - 2026
Salomé Breziner, director (7 features, Cannes) - read unsolicited, called to express interest in directing - 2025
Steven J. Wolfe, producer (500 Days of Summer) - passed by Salomé Breziner - 2025
