My goal is to share my stories about those ordinary people who do extraordinary things…
“This writer has received at least two 8+ overall scores from Black List readers on one or more of their scripts. Only 3.5% of all evaluations result in an 8+ overall score, so this writer's work ranks among the top 1% scripts on blcklst.com.”
Three outstanding screenplays inspired by true events for your consideration.
Scripts are available upon request. If interested, email john@jfmwrites.com
About John McCarney
John McCarney is an award-winning screenwriter with four of his screenplays placing in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science Nicholl Fellowship in the last five years; two of them Semifinalist. He has had multiple screenplays finish in the Austin Film Festival Screenwriting contest, along with many other wins. He is an American-Cuban, having been embraced by a Cuban family who took him in during his teen years. He likes to say, “Soy Americano de nacimiento, pero Cubano de cultura.” He is certified bilingual and volunteers as an ESL teacher, helping new immigrants learn English.
Please check out the highlights page and email John for a copy of any of the scripts and pitch decks.