Endorsements
"Working with Chris Easterly is both fun and a major learning experience. He consistently suggests the best fixes in the room with modesty, intelligence, and humor. He is an A+ script doctor. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn the nuts and bolts of script writing, and how to raise their screenplays to the professional level."
-- Martin Olson, Emmy-nominated writer for Disney’s Phineas and Ferb, and New York Times bestselling author
"Chris is not just a gifted writer, he’s a valuable, inventive collaborator. As a key staff writer on my Warner Bros/CN TV series “Unnatural History,” he always contributed fresh and constructive ideas and worked tirelessly to improve every episode. Talent aside, he was also a pleasure to work with.”
-- Mike Werb, screenwriter, Face/Off, The Mask
"I was privileged to have Chris Easterly as a personal mentor through a screenwriting intensive. He was a generous, knowledgeable, and supportive resource, offering his time and attention to my specific writing needs. I found his detailed guidance and commitment to be invaluable in my screenwriting journey. What I learned from Chris strengthened my writing and encouraged my spirit."
-- Donnalynn Davis
"Chris was my mentor at Act One and helped bring my screenwriting skills to the next level. The TV pilot I wrote during his course has been read and enjoyed by many. He's made me a better writer in every way."
-- Nic Lishko
"Chris is able to pinpoint key moments, plot changes, and provide advice to improve the story. He is someone I trust, not only with my script, but someone with the skills to suggest changes and increase the ease of reading the page for professionals. Chris helps you discover your voice and amplify it on the page."
-- Eric J. De La Rosa, Starz#TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive Alum
"I had the honor of meeting Chris early on in our screenwriting careers. I was always impressed with his ability to write strong scripts, even from the beginning. His storytelling instincts are strong. He is also a great teacher. He brings a lot of practical and professional experience to the table, as well as a great deal of humor."
-- Cheryl McKay, screenwriter, The Ultimate Gift; writer and showrunner, These Stones (UPtv)
"Chris Easterly is a fantastic writer and director who knows what's required to make a story come to life. If you've been promising you're going to write your feature or TV pilot, this is your chance to work with someone who knows how Hollywood operates and can help take your work to the next level."
-- Hollie Overton, writer, Girl Taken (Paramount+); All American: Homecoming (The CW)
"Chris Easterly’s knowledge and experience in the craft of screenwriting was self-evident when I studied under him. He was instrumental in my development as a storyteller, particularly how to better pace my screenplay to maximize its emotional impact."
-- Ethan Crown
"Chris was my Act One: Writing for Hollywood program mentor. The feature film script I wrote under his excellent mentorship has won three first place awards and has been a nominee/finalist in at least four top contests, including three years in a row at International Christian Film and Music Festival in Orlando, and has been a selection in several others.
Chris offered solid advice and expert guidance in the development of this script. He communicated well regarding all aspects of story, structure, and formatting. Furthermore, I am applying what he taught me to all other scripts I write, and they have also been successful."
-- Victoria Dorshorn
"For twenty-five years, I have written, directed, produced, and acted in various projects, both studio and independent. I felt comfortable and confident in my abilities, but when I started working with Chris Easterly, I was exposed to so much I did not know. His careful, thoughtful, and insightful approach to screenwriting helped me reach new heights as a writer."
-- Andre Gordon