David Byrd

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Happy to be here!

Hey all, I'm Vladimir Edouard. I've been screenwriting since 07/08 and currently find work on set working G&E in LA. As a young kid I always wrote poetry and raps, but turned to screenwriting ...

In forum Member Introductions

1 day ago
Hey there!

Hi everyone! My name is Jesse-Ann (I also go by Jesse) and I am a film and TV writer from LA, born and raised in Chicago! Very excited to be apart of OBS and to read and connect with all of your wonde...

In forum Member Introductions

3 weeks ago
RE: New Member - From the Caribbean to Maryland

Thank you, MB! I will reach out when I'm done. Much appreciated.

In forum Member Introductions

4 weeks ago
RE: New from ATL

Hi April, I'm Chris from Boston, It's wonderful to have you a part of the community. I'm excited to follow your story. How has work been on set as a first time PA? I've considered it so many times bu...

In forum Member Introductions

4 weeks ago
New Member - From the Caribbean to Maryland

Hi All! So grateful for the OBS space! Originally from the island of Guadeloupe and now live in Maryland/DC Area. I'm currently working on a young adult/magical realism script. I look forward to divin...

In forum Member Introductions

4 weeks ago
RE: New Member - From the Caribbean to Maryland

Welcome aboard, Lise. Happy to have you in the OBS community. I look forward to networking and sharing stories with you. Message me anytime you need eyes on something. Onward and upward.

In forum Member Introductions

4 weeks ago
HARDENED PILOT - YOU GONNA PAY - V3 PINK

LOGLINE: After being blackmailed by a racist immigration agent, an apprehensive illegal immigrant with a secret ability to harden anything teams up with her cosplay-obsessed co-worker to make and sell...

In forum SCREENPLAY COVERAGE EXCHANGE - Post the Logline and Link Only (Please review instructions)

1 month ago
RE: American Fiction

Bravo to Cord, indeed. Very proud of him and his adaptation. Thanks for explaining the self sabotage aspect. Makes sense. Black people have a wide variety of life experiences which should be expose...

In forum Let's Talk Movies

1 month ago
RE: The Book of Clarence

Finally watched this. Thank you David for arranging these for us. I enjoyed the irreverence of the storytelling. Although it was a fun ride, utterly unpredictable in where it was going, I found it dis...

In forum Let's Talk Movies

2 months ago
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RE: American Fiction

I might be in the minority here, but I loved that AF was set amongst the Black Elite. These folks exist but aren't seen very often by the rest of us. I hated that OUR KIND OF PEOPLE got canceled so fa...

In forum Let's Talk Movies

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RE: Cherrelle e'Lan - TRIGGERY - 1ST DRAFT

Hey Cherrelle, Linda is an interesting character. Tighten up a couple of loose ends and it should be ready to shop as a self-help project. Best of luck. Demetrius

In forum SCREENPLAY COVERAGE EXCHANGE - Post the Logline and Link Only (Please review instructions)

4 months ago
RE: Cherrelle e'Lan - TRIGGERY - 1ST DRAFT

Hey Cherrelle, I really enjoyed this story. Here is the link to my feedback. Let me know if you want to talk more.

In forum SCREENPLAY COVERAGE EXCHANGE - Post the Logline and Link Only (Please review instructions)

3 months ago
RE: Cherrelle e'Lan - TRIGGERY - 1ST DRAFT

Thank you for sharing Triggery. I've sent you coverage and I hope it helps you tell your story. Onward and upward.

In forum SCREENPLAY COVERAGE EXCHANGE - Post the Logline and Link Only (Please review instructions)

3 months ago
RE: Cherrelle e'Lan - TRIGGERY - 1ST DRAFT

Hi Cherrelle, thank you for allowing me to provide coverage. Here is a link to my notes. Please reach out with questions or comments.

In forum SCREENPLAY COVERAGE EXCHANGE - Post the Logline and Link Only (Please review instructions)

2 months ago
RE: THE OTHER BLACK GIRL on Hulu

I didn't know what to expect. I lowkey hadn't even heard of it until it hit our release schedule at work. I binged the whole thing within a few days. Anyway, I think going into it blind allowed me to...

In forum Television Comments and Critiques

2 months ago
New From AZ

Hey y'all! I'm Daniel DeShazer and I love to write. I'm from AZ and I work with Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Superheroes in TV and Features. Dwayne McDuffie is one of my favorite showrunners.

In forum Member Introductions

2 months ago
RE: The Iridescence Award

Hey! My short story made the semi-finalist round!!! 😃

In forum Get Out

2 months ago
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No Snow at Christmas - Pitch

Per David's advice, I've uploaded the feedback from a recent pitch meeting. I was given 8 minutes to pitch my Holiday Rom-Com, and this is what the producer understood. I've also uploaded my written p...

In forum NOTES AND FEEDBACK EXCHANGE

2 months ago
RE: Greeting Successful Writers!

@mbstevenswritegmail-com I am very much so looking forward to it as well.

In forum Member Introductions

3 months ago
Hey OBS community! New Member Here.

Hey everyone! My name is Miracle Chavis and I am thankful to be here amongst y'all. I am from South Carolina, I'm first a stay at home mom but secondly a writer as whole, right now I'm a published aut...

In forum Member Introductions

3 months ago
RE: ROCKING BETHLEHEM Draft 11

@crystal3fergusongmail-com Hi Crystal. Thank you for taking time out of your journey to review that. Compliment appreciated. Let's make sure you get credit for that work. On the side panel, screen...

In forum A QUESTION OF FAITH

3 months ago
A new member has appeared!

Hey everyone! Very excited to be a part of this community. I am a screenwriter based out of Los Angeles. I grew up in Miami, FL and went to school in New York at Columbia University. I have primarily...

In forum Member Introductions

3 months ago
Excited to be here!

Hello! Hoping all is well! I am Oscar A. Wilson IV. During the pandemic, I finally found a sense of direction when it came to my passion for writing. I began creating scripts for an anthology series, ...

In forum Member Introductions

3 months ago
Hey OBS family. New Member Here!

Hey, hey everyone. My name is Chariti Johnson-Hamilton. I am from Dallas, Texas, but currently based in Houston. Writing has always been a passion of mine, and i often found myself mesmerized by the s...

In forum Member Introductions

3 months ago
Greetings from Ghana!

Hello everyone! I am Abigail Essel from Ghana, West Africa. I recently graduated from the University of Cape Coast with a B.A degree in Communication Studies. I have mostly worked with radio and telev...

In forum Member Introductions

3 months ago
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