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This organization disbanded after founder and executive director John E. Johnson died on Nov. 2, 2008. |
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The '''American Screenwriters Association''' (ASA) is a professional association organized for educational purposes, including the promotion and encouragement of the art and craft of screenwriting. |
The '''American Screenwriters Association''' (ASA) is a professional association organized for educational purposes, including the promotion and encouragement of the art and craft of screenwriting. |
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Revision as of 08:00, 1 July 2011
The American Screenwriters Association (ASA) is a professional association organized for educational purposes, including the promotion and encouragement of the art and craft of screenwriting.
The ASA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and is committed to the international support and advancement of all screenwriters. Interested individuals from around the world who are pursuing the writing of documentaries, educational films, feature films, television, and even large screen format (Omnimax , IMAX ) films, are welcome to join.
Today, the American Screenwriters Association has an international membership of more than 30,000 members world wide. The ASA accomplishes their mission by providing writers with practical resources, networking opportunities, and services and programs to enhance their skills.
Better known members include Gary Ross (Seabiscuit, Big, Dave, Pleasantville), Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing, An American President, A Few Good Men, Sports Night, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip), Shane Black (Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout, Kiss-Kiss Bang-Bang ), Terry Rossio and Ted Elliot (Pirates of the Caribbean, Shrek, The Mask of Zorro, Aladdin), Syd Field, Linda Seger, Michael Hauge, Lew Hunter, Richard Walter amongst others.
- John E. Johnson, Executive Director
Current Board Members Include:
- Michael Hauge, Script consultant, author
- Diane Cairns, Film Industry Executive
- Ellen Sandler, Writer/Producer (Everybody Loves Raymond)
- Nick Filippo, Business Executive
- Craig Scott, Filmmaker, Rachel's Challenge
- Mark R. Turner, Indie Producer
- Jason Pila, Screenwriter
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