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Breanne Mattson’s “Tormentor” Optioned Through InkTip

Richard Schwartz and Producer/Director F. Javier Gutierrez optioned the feature script “Tormentor” from InkTip scribe Breanne Mattson, and are currently developing the property as an official untitled F. Javier Gutierrez project. F. Javier Gutierrez is known for the success of his recent Spanish language film “Before the Fall,” the unique and harrowing apocalyptic thriller with a positive message that earned Gutierrez third place on the International Watchlist. Richard Schwartz is the owner of Richard Schwartz Management and the producer of the recent film “J’ai Oublie de te Dire” starring Omar Sharif.  This is a big step for writer Breanne. Although she’s had a couple short films produced, a couple of independently optioned feature scripts and has been hired as a writer onto a couple other projects, this is her first “Hollywood” option at the studio-level.  While describing “Tormentor,” a thriller with sci-fi elements, Breanne related the following: “It involves time travel but it’s actually a rather simple and straightforward story.   It raises questions about life and death that I don’t think any movie of its type has ever done before…”  Congratulations to Breanne Mattson!

You're awesome!!!  

That's fantastic! I'm wordless! I'm unforgivable! I got my Newsletter this morning and never realized you were on it!

Breanne, you're the best!!


Michel

So, InkTip really works.

Congrats, Breanne.  Looking forward to the finished product.

Saw this too today. What a nice surprise.  

Congrats Breanne. Any chance you could throw a big a$$ party with the option money, so we can congratulate you in person?  

Congratulations!

I take back everything skeptical I said about Inktip.  

So, is the film going to be in Spanish or English?  (I ask this based on the filmmaker's filmography)

Hey, hey, it is just a begin...OF A GREAT CARIEER!

CONGRATS, Brea!

Cheers
Helio

PS: When Lerry King asks you  how did you start, do you will say to him that it was here in this great place you began!

Congratulations Breanne! That's great news.

I feel a bit intrusive, seeing as I don't know you, Breanne - but congratulations on this option.

Nice one.

Andrew

It's about time!  

All the best sent your way, Brea.

Congrats.

Cindy

Congrats Breanne!!!!!!!!!!!

And you didn't even need me to sum it up for them!  I feel cheated.

Congratulations.  THat's awesome!

Congratulations Beanne on your success!

That's amazing Breanne, congrats!

Can I enquire about the price it was optioned for? Don't feel obliged to answer though

OMG, nice! I'm so excited for you, Breanne! I hope everything goes well

-Julio

Quoted from Helio When Lerry King asks you  how did you start, do you will say to him that it was here in this great place you began!

And that you know Helio, Phil, Bert, Pia, Cindy, Michel, Baltis, Mike, and... the others

Congrats Breanne!

Being familiar with Brea's work, I can only imagine the dark corners she might explore with a work called, "Tormentor".

Also, being familiar with Brea's work, reading an announcement such as this holds very little surprise.

When all of you guys hovering around the Shorts Board finally branch out into features, hers is one of the libraries you are encouraged to explore.

Also, explore "The Farm". Reading bad scripts is also a good learning experience.  

You got what you deserve, Breanne.
Hopefully you'll get even more.

I thought Breanne's last name was Holifield.... Did I miss something?

Quoted from George Willson Did I miss something?

yes

Way to go, Breanne.  Is this script in the sci-fi section? Can we read it?

Congrats, I remember reading of your features, something about the devil. I'm curious to read this one if its still on. Congrats nevertheless.

Gabe

Good work Big B (mind if I call you that?).

Seriously well done

Thank you Pia for starting this thread. It’s a really sweet thing to do.

Thank you all for the congrats. I’m very excited - as you might imagine. There’s still some distance to go but it’s a huge step. There are no guarantees but as of right now things look very promising. I worked very hard on the script.

Javier is amazing. He’s a really nice guy and a creative powerhouse. He has a lot of ideas and I’m very excited about them. We both share a love of Sci-Fi. I just can’t tell you how thrilled I am with his interest in my work.

Quoted from Mr.Z Any chance you could throw a big a$$ party with the option money, so we can congratulate you in person?

It may be a little premature to throw a party. If it gets green-lighted, we’ll talk. If it comes out in theaters, we’ll definitely party. I would love to meet you all in person.

Quoted from dresseme So, is the film going to be in Spanish or English?  (I ask this based on the filmmaker's filmography)

It’ll be an English language film. Javier caught Hollywood’s attention when he landed at number three on the International Watchlist and he’s interested in making a Hollywood picture.

Quoted from Helio When Lerry King asks you  how did you start, do you will say to him that it was here in this great place you began!

If I’m ever on Larry King, I will. I doubt I’ll ever be on though.

By the way Helio, remember your script with the 60 year old character named Breanne in the dowdy dress? Remember I said I’d get even with you in my next script? Guess what my next script was? That’s right. Tormentor.  

Quoted from Toby_E Can I enquire about the price it was optioned for?

You know, I don’t really feel comfortable with that at this point. I’m trying to be careful about what information I spill.

Quoted from George Willson I thought Breanne's last name was Holifield.... Did I miss something?

I was married more than a year ago to Michael Mattson and started writing under my married name.

Quoted from stevie Is this script in the sci-fi section? Can we read it?

The script has never been posted here. And the lid is being kept tight on it right now. Sorry, it’s not available. If it winds up on a production slate, I’m sure the script will turn up somewhere. They have a funny way of doing that.

Quoted from Don disclaimer: As usual, Ms. Mattson’s success is due to her hard work and tenacity. SimplyScripts had nothing to do with her success. - Don

Don, I really appreciate what you’re saying but I do have to disagree with that SimplyScripts had nothing to do with it. It’s true I worked very hard but I shudder to think what kind of writer I would be if it weren’t for both the criticism and encouragement I received here at SimplyScripts. This site has been an invaluable resource for me as a writer.

I’ve grown so much here as a result of the feedback I’ve received. Sometimes I needed encouragement and I got it. Sometimes I needed to be knocked down and I got that too. It kept me level and grounded when I could have easily become arrogant or self loathing. It stabilized me and gave me light. I can’t express to you Don how much this site means to me except to say I’m very thankful to you and for all you’ve done for the screenwriting community. Please know that you’re valuable and appreciated and you do make a difference.

And with that, I’ve got to get back to writing.

Once again, thank you all for the congrats. It made my day.


Breanne

Hearty Congratulations Breanne, Good for you.

"Success is the best revenge. Just concentrate on your work and keep writing."

Your words, Breanne from the DS Post - the other day. Seems those words had a little extra meaning behind them. (Meant from me, in the nicest possible way- just so there's no misinterpretation here.).

And aint that obviously the truth!

We only met the other day amidst all the hoopla and angst your DS post provoked but I still feel I can say, I wish you every success with this! Amazing - Good luck with it, Libby.

BIG TIME CONGRATULATIONS BREANNE!!!!! WAY TO GO!!!!!!

Sandra

Nice Job. Congrats.

Wow, Brea. Congratulations to you! I'm absolutely thrilled for you. This is all VERY exciting and I hope that you enjoy every single second of it all.

Much love,
Andy xxx

"By the way Helio, remember your script with the 60 year old character named Breanne in the dowdy dress? Remember I said I’d get even with you in my next script? Guess what my next script was? That’s right. Tormentor." - Breanne

It is just in case someone wants to know about what Breanne said about the 60 year old character named Breanne, a lady in lowdy dress:

http://www.simplyscripts.com/scripts/TheGoldfishes.pdf

When I see these comments, it always makes me happy. What a pick-me-up in the morning. Thank you all.

Quoted from LC "Success is the best revenge. Just concentrate on your work and keep writing." Your words, Breanne from the DS Post - the other day. Seems those words had a little extra meaning behind them.

That’s my mantra whenever I get frustrated. It helps me stay focused.


Andy:

It’s great to see you! Every time I drive through Astoria I think of the Goonies now. And every time I think of the Goonies, I think of you. And it always makes me smile.


Thanks everyone.


Breanne

This is awesome news, Bre.  Congrats!  Best of luck with this and all your other projects.

Very exciting...Here's wishing you the very best of luck and hope that you enjoy the ride!