If You Want To Sell A Screenplay… Concept Is King - Collin Watts [FULL INTERVIEW] @filmcourage
If You Want To Sell A Screenplay… Concept Is King - Collin Watts [FULL INTERVIEW]  @filmcourage
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0:00 - If You Want To Sell A Screenplay… Concept Is King
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Collin Watts is a Los Angeles based screenwriter with a focus on creating genre films with a personal touch. Originally from Illinois, he is a graduate of Florida State University and the UCLA professional screenwriting program.

Collin began his career by writing several successful short films that premiered in over 30 festivals worldwide including "The Wretched" and "Sunnyvale" which both premiered at Screamfest Los Angeles. Four of his feature scripts placed in top screenwriting contests including the Austin film Festival, the tracking board top ten, and the Cinestory Foundation.

Collin wrote his first feature, "HOT SEAT". The film was released theatrically in 2022, and starred Mel Gibson, Kevin Dillon, and Shanon Doherty. In 2023, he wrote and produced "THIS LAND," a topical horror film that was released on VOD from Terror Films.

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