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What is the biggest mistake adaptation writers make? bfsr08 6 views Brendan Foley, head of development at the Proper Picture Company, shares his thoughts on the biggest mistake writers make when adapting content into a screenplay.
What does a European screenwriter need to know about pitching to an American market? bfsr08 15 views Shelly Goldstein, writer and producer at the Proper Picture Company, gives her top tips on what an European screenwriter needs to know about pitching to an American market.
What are the biggest differences between comedies produced in the US/UK & in Europe? bfsr08 7 views Shelly Goldstein, writer and producer at the Proper Picture Company, sheds light on the differences between comedies produced in the US, UK and across Europe.
What are the basic rules of comedy screenwriting? bfsr08 17 views Shelly Goldstein, writer and producer at the Proper Picture Company, talks about the basic rules of comedy screenwriting.
What is the best thing a European writer can do to break into the UK or US market? bfsr08 7 views Shelly Goldstein, writer and producer at the Proper Picture Company, sheds light on the best things a European writer can do to break into the UK or US market.
What do I need to think about before writing or producing a film? bfsr08 20 views Brendan Foley, head of development at the Proper Picture Company, sheds light on the things to think about before writing or producing a film.
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Brendan Foley's show reel and five scene selection reels covering Action, Thriller, Drama, Humor and Romance.

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Brendan is a writer, and feature film director.

His work in the U.K. and America includes writing, producing, and directing (sound post and music) on JOHNNY WAS, a 2005 feature film action thriller starring Vinnie Jones, Eriq La Salle, Lennox Lewis, Roger Daltrey and Patrick Bergin. The film received five Best Feature awards from film festivals in USA, Canada and Europe.

Brendan then wrote and directed THE RIDDLE, a $5 million mystery thriller starring Derek Jacobi, Vinnie Jones and Vanessa Redgrave, filmed on location in London. In September 2007 it became the world's first ever feature film premiere with the Mail on Sunday. Britain's biggest selling Sunday newspaper buying UK DVD rights and distributing 2.6 million copies in one of the widest independent releases ever in the UK. It is released in USA by Image Entertainment in 2008.

Brendan wrote and directed ,Legend of the Bog, distributed by Lionsgate - a satirical horror film set in Ireland starring Vinnie alongside Jason Barry (Titanic) and Nora-Jane Noone (The Descent).

He has also written books for US and UK publishers including WWII best-seller UNDER THE WIRE. The book tells the wartime adventures of prisoner-of-war escape hero William Ash, the real-life 'cooler king' from Great Escape camp Stalag Luft III.

Previously, his journalistic work included international feature assignments in 77 countries worldwide, covering people, business and war ranging from Alaskan oil spills to bomb-disposal in Angola. His work also won journalism awards from UK Press Gazette , PR Week and Communicators in Business.

Brendan is represented by Robert Kirby of United in London, UK Agent of the Year.

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