TESTIMONIALS
'DOG GONE DUBIE' – Co-Writer Co-Developer Suzanne E. Gillis (Comedy)
"Bright, funny, and playfully optimistic in tone, this script begins with a unique concept and builds upon it a touching romantic comedy scenario. Excellent characters, a subtle and elegant overall delivery, and a strong sense of cinematic storytelling further bolster a finished product that feels as if it possesses an innate and natural sense of commercial appeal. In its quirky, offbeat sensibilities, and its distinctive style and written voice, it proves thoroughly entertaining from start to finish."
EK – Professional Reader – ScriptShark.com
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WRITING SAMPLES
The Game Keeper
Dog Gone Dubie
The Mother Load
In-Between
The Lovers |
'THE NAUGHTY BOY' - 'Co-Writer Co-Developer Suzanne E. Gillis (Holiday/Family)
"This has great potential as a movie about a boy who decides to reclaim the true spirit of Christmas and remind people what the holidays are all about - family. It's a great theme and sadly often overlooked during the holidays. These days, Christmas seems to have become all about the presents. I like that the writers are able to take the story to the extreme point of James stealing presents in an attempt to make parents and kids realize that they need to communicate better. The parents realize that they've been interfering with Santa by buying present for their kids. That's all great and really hits the theme."
GF -Professional Reader - ScriptShark.com
'THE NAUGHTY BOY' - 'Co-Writer Co-Developer Suzanne E. Gillis (Holiday/Family)
"A fun holiday family film with enough whimsy and wit to appeal to both children and adults, THE NAUGHTY BOY creates a vivid fantasy world but populates it with believable, complex characters. James is a wonderful protagonist, and his growth from insensitive lout into a caring person is affecting because he is such a nuanced character, with complicated emotions just like a child in his situation would be. The other characters are likewise immediate and emotionally real, so the dramatic stakes of the story always feel important. THE NAUGHTY BOY has a number of great ideas percolating through it, and is packed with wonderful characters."
RJ - Professional Reader - ScriptShark.com
'DOG GONE DUBIE' - Co-Writer and Co-Developer Suzanne Gillis (Comedy)
"With her knowledge of screenplays Suzanne was able to take my story and create a screenplay that has structure, style and flow. She created dialogue that helped the characters have an endearing nuance to them. She was able to build character arcs that allow the story to be told in such an engaging way that the personalities of the characters literally jump off the page at you. I highly recommend Suzanne!"
Craig Frankel - Co-Writer and Co-Developer of Screenplay Project
'THE NAUGHTY BOY' – Co-Writer and Co-Developer Suzanne E. Gillis. (Holiday/Family)
"Suzanne, I wanted to say that I believe in you. You are an extremely talented writer and are always in tune with every aspects of this screenplay project, even aspects that often elude me. This script is already incredible and I believe that a lot of that is purely you. You probably already know that, but, I felt compelled to say it now so maybe there is a reason for it. I look forward to seeing the final draft and getting this project into the movie theaters very soon."
Kyle Watson – Co-Writer and Co-Developer of Screenplay Project
'IN-BETWEEN' - Original screenplay by Suzanne E. Gillis (Fantasy/Drama/Black Comedy)
"Great Originality. I love this kind of story that takes us out of everyday world into the strange unknown. There are other scripts about the afterlife, but this one has spark because Sam isn’t your average Arch Angel. He’s mean, grumpy, self-absorbed and hates dead kids. His inaction practically jumps off the page when he does nothing but get pissed off at his fate in the afterlife, while being forced to do good for the newly dead whom will all have far a better afterlife than he ever will have. Bryan is his final chance at redemption, once Bryan figures out Sam’s dark. The premise of ‘what happens to a guy who never had a chance to do any good in life – but now gets one last chance to pull it off’ in death is a great one. Seeing the living and dead interact in the tiny town of Hadleyville, NY helps makes Sam and Bryan’s journey all that much more fun and terrifying, and gives great scope and depth to their final mission."
Joseph Pillitteri – Screenwriter/Mentor - The Writer’s Building
'CUPID'S DAY OFF' - Original screenplay by Suzanne E. Gillis (Fantasy/Romantic Comedy)
"Suzanne, this was a really cover-to-cover fun read and a story that I believe will find a home. It reminds me a great deal of an old Jack Benny movie, 'THE HORN BLOWS AT MIDNIGHT'. It is about Ethanial, an angel, sent to blow Gabriel's horn at midnight, thus ending the world. Naturally he fails and it is a hilarious look at the fish-out-of-water among humans in New York City. It also reminded me a bit of MICHAEL, but the more innocent side."
Michael G. Willis – Screenwriter - The Writer's Building
'CUPID'S DAY OFF' - Original screenplay by Suzanne E. Gillis (Fantasy/Romantic Comedy)
"Fun idea! Kind of like a cupid "Meet Joe Black" or "City of Angels" without the bummer ending. And with it being about Cupid, I buy that we should ultimately root for a happy ending. Story is pure imagination! Must have pulled this idea up out of a hat and I loved all the visual imagination and sheer creativity. Makes me think writing this screenplay must have been fun, like getting in touch with the kid inside you to create your own modern-day fairy tale."
Cheryl Laughlin – Screenwriter - The Writer's Building
'THE MOTHER LOAD' - Original screenplay by Suzanne E. Gillis (Family/Romantic Comedy)
"First off, I really enjoyed 'The Mother Load.' It was indeed one of the most entertaining scripts I've read in a long while. The prize of the script is the characterizations. Especially the quirkiest characters like Marion, the mother, who manages to keep the story flowing rather nicely along. The characterizations are almost good enough to sell the story on their own."
Alfredo Fortuna - Professional Screenwriter/Mentor - Helium.com
'UNDER MY SKIN' - Original screenplay by Suzanne E. Gillis (Broad/Romantic Comedy)
"I liked this. You have a knack for picking out risqué topics and giving what you write that extra punch to it. Originality! The script wins big prizes for this. Tyrone's character makes the script very original."
Joseph Pillitteri - Professional Screenwriter/Mentor - The Writer's Building
'UNDER MY SKIN' - Original screenplay by Suzanne E. Gillis (Broad/Romantic Comedy)
"I've read comedies on this site, but this one absolutely cracked me up. This is a movie that has to get made! Anything less would be a sin. All the characters were well developed, each one with their own distinct voice--some with much higher ones than others. This was an entirely new spin on the Romantic Comedy! Great idea."
Cane49 - Fellow Screenwriter - Helium.com
'MR. ANONYMOUS' - Original screenplay by Suzanne E. Gillis (Buddy/Romantic Comedy)
"Big Plusses! This is a romantic comedy that has a very clear, original, highly clever premise. You know how to create believable characters and walk them through very funny situations. The script has a definite appeal over and above the average romantic comedy because of the mortician and sperm donor angle. This is a topic not many dare to tackle. Great job!"
Joseph Pillitter - Professional Screenwriter/Mentor - The Writer's Building
'MR. ANONYMOUS' - Original screenplay by Suzanne E. Gillis (Buddy/Romantic Comedy)
"Every once in awhile a script comes along that is fresh, original, and just a lot of fun to read! This was that script. I loved the characters and the funny aspect of the story had just enough seriousness to not be too cheesy. It's obvious that the writer is experienced as this was a breeze to read. Well done!"
ItalianIce - Fellow Screenwriter - The Writer's Building
'UNDATABLE YOU' - Original screenplay by Suzanne E. Gillis (Romantic Comedy)
"Wow, Suzanne, this is a terrific screenplay and the best I've read on this Web site. I can understand why producers are interested in reading it. You take a run-of-the-mill romantic comedy and deviate from its standard procedure producing an entertaining and lovable script. You really describe your characters accurately and paint an excellent picture of them in the reader's mind. Great premise, great chemistry and great plot. Congratulations!"
Justin Kremer – Screenwriter - Helim.com
'WELCOME TO HAPPY GROVE' - Original screenplay by Suzanne E. Gillis (Broad Comedy/Farce)
"Underground comedy! The script's tone is black comedy and it delivers the kind of gallows humor we'd expect from The Addams Family and other films that find their humor in slightly morbid subject matter. Art directors and designers would enjoy working on this film, with its ample opportunities for over-the-top scenery and costumes. Belefonti is a proactive character that drives the story, and it is his whacky logic and thirst for cash that provides the spark that powers this script's engine. The story's beats are clear and logical with clearly defined goals, and the conflict among the characters is readily understandable. Julius and Debris have great chemistry together; they both share a fixation with death, but one senses that as a couple each could heal their deeper anxieties and appreciate the other for their similar eccentricities. Excellent work! Can't wait to see it on the big screen."
Paul Kaine - Professional Screenwriter & Screenwriting Consultant
'WELCOME TO HAPPY GROVE' - Original screenplay by Suzanne E. Gillis (Broad Comedy/Farce)
"Drop-dead fantastic! I liked the whole concept of this story because it was completely original. I can't say I've ever rooted for a cemetery owner before. It had the classic storyline of boy meets girl but threw some very interesting twists in there. I liked the creative ways you had members of the cast get offed. I never felt like I knew what was going to happen until the end. This was an original script with a satisfying story and ending. Excellent writing."
Luke - Fellow Screenwriter
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