Farook Qais

any Producers on the hunt, I've got market-ready screenplays & pilots available ⤵️ linktr.ee/farook112 #Screenwriting #Screenwriter #Feature #Movie #Film #TV #Hollywood #ScreenwritingTwitter

@IAmSteveHarvey Nature.

What is something simple in life you never want to take for granted?

#Valverde youtu.be/DY-gH96eYH0?si… 👏🏽

@JEStew3 huge congrats 👏🏽

14 years ago I got a call that changed my life. It went something like, “Hi, Jon Stewart? We LOVE your script!” And I was like… sorry who is this again? Now, I could take this post in a fun direction about the amount of proverbial mail comes my direction thanks to the illustrious Jon Stuart Liebowitz who stole my name before I even got out here 30 years ago and went on to own the comedy news lane forever, but we’ll do that another time. For now, I remain a fan. Although we will arm wrestle for it some day mark my words. But that call, which was indeed intended for this Jon Stewart, came from two managers named Michael Botti and Jess Rosenthal, who would go on to represent my writing partner Eyal and I for well… 14 years and counting. (Jess stepped away to run TV for Dan Fogelman and churned out some of the best entertainment I’ve ever seen in shows like This is Us.). But Botti has been by our side for the duration, our true ride or die. At the same time we joined forces with those cats, we also hooked up with Bryan Besser and his relatively newly formed team at Verve, then something of a renegade rebellious offshoot of Endeavor. Bryan (and eventually Pamela Goldstein and any number of other incredible agents at Verve) took our little Dr. Seuss script (which was the subject of inquiry on that fateful call) and got it to every producer, exec, and development outfit in town and launched a career that has thrived ever since. It was an amazing display of agenting gone incredibly right, and silenced forever any voice in my mind that ever poked “Sure but do you really need an agent?” Last month, we decided to go our separate ways, though we remain good friends (I even became buds with Bryan’s mom after we bonded over fresh roasted coffee—also a story for another post)––I don’t think these things always work out that way in Hollywood. I think that’s very largely because of the brand of integrity and kindness that is unique to Bryan and his team at Verve. But as one chapter draws to a close, you better fucking believe the next door that opens on this journey is going to be one hell of a ride. We could not be prouder nor more excited to be working with Bill Weinstein, Devon Schiff and Michelle Goldfine (and the rest of the squad) at Paradigm Talent Agency––we are off like a rocket on some of the most exciting projects we’ve ever been a part of, in features, TV, and some things that don’t have a category yet… Just wait and see. Here’s hoping that your journey in 2026 is taking a similar tack––let’s go get it together, friends!

@roadmapwriters polishing a pilot + working on some treatments.

Happy Friday, Writers! 🧑‍💻👩‍💻 What are your writing plans for the weekend? Are you writing a new story or polishing an older one? Let us know! #WritingCommunity

@jeannevb hey Jeanne, I won't be at #ScriptChat for the foreseeable due to my day job. thank you for keeping the sessions going. I'll keep an eye out & reconnect as soon as feasible. all the best to your writing. I'll endeavour to write meanwhile too 🫶🏽🫡✌🏽

Psst #scriptchat. Some excellent advice here.

@ATRightMovies If Only.

@storyshowing @uk_scribe it's an informative Zoom that involves a Q&A. I judge for a Screenwriting competition so will give perspective for what the judging criteria is, what we look for etc. I think it's a "Pros Only" Scribe Lounge event. initial sign-up to the website is free. becoming a Pro = fee.

@farook112 @uk_scribe Hey, sounds interesting, what's that and how can I join?

got a "judges perspective" Zoom coming up this Weds @uk_scribe. join in if you're able. 7:30pm. ✌🏽 #Screenwriting

@CBSSportsGolazo what. a... last 20mins.

WHAT. A. GAME. 🤯🍿

@franklinleonard where did all the extra time come from? the match should've ended long before that incident.

That said, the Szobo red card means Haaland’s getting three bonus points in fantasy and I rather stupidly captained him this week so….

Calling that third Manchester City goal back is a hilarious example of the law preventing justice.

great news 👏🏽

@RampageJackson good luck!

Leaving to the Philippines tomorrow. Whose ready?

@WrestlingCovers 🤦🏽‍♂️ why change such good music!?

They Def Rebel’d Stephanie Vaquer. #WWERAW

@jryoumans @zackgutin @jeannevb @StoryTalks360 @recklesscr8tive there's a stage play running in UK rn ⤵️ "Titanique." londontheatredirect.com/musical/titani…

@zackgutin @jeannevb @farook112 @StoryTalks360 @recklesscr8tive I can definitely relate. I've watched Titanic the movie and mini-series, plus documentaries. #scriptchat

Apologies. I need to stop talking about how cold it is. 🥶 Back to @zackgutin ... I went to @StoryTalks360 when it was in NYC last year. It was so great! Lots of generous pro #screenwriters sharing advice. Loved it! #scriptchat

@rich_pierce12 here in UK you can be a "Library Assistant," without degrees, but to go up the levels you'd have to study to become a Chartered Librarian. #ScriptChat

@farook112 Librarian. In most places, that is. #scriptchat

It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK! Joining us tonight is @zackgutin, founder of @StoryTalks360. Zack has deep roots in our community, so who better to lead a convo on networking? But first, shout out your wins for the week! #screenwriting

@rich_pierce12 for the Library or screenwriting? #ScriptChat

@farook112 Not to mention you need a Master's to get hired. Tough gig, but rewarding. #scriptchat

@P_Hendrickson drat, well still cool to meet so many people in the biz. #ScriptChat

@farook112 Not really. Most communication is done via publicists who arrange the calls/zooms. ##scriptchat

My wins this week were withe a day job. Landed a few fun new assignments, one of which involves interviewing the writer/showrunner of a big new AppleTV psychological thriller. #scriptchat

@zackgutin @jeannevb @StoryTalks360 I'll keep an eye on the website & endeavour to be there so long as it's not too pricey. @londonswf is popular here, but entry fees are £300+ 🥴 #ScriptChat

@jeannevb @farook112 @StoryTalks360 JULY 12th at BFI SOUTHBANK, already in contact with some exciting possible speakers. Imagine our previous line ups, but with a UK spin! #scriptchat

@rich_pierce12 I used to be a Librarian 😎 I enjoyed the life, but it didn't pay enough unfortunately. #ScriptChat

@farook112 Librarian by day! Throughout my entire writing "career," in fact. A layoff in 2020 (plus COVID) is what led me to write "full-time" for a couple weeks and write the script that finally sold. That's what started the snowball for me. #scriptchat

@zackgutin @jeannevb @StoryTalks360 thank you. I enjoy reading scripts & do so as a competition judge too so I see a lot of newbie scripts in the slush pile. if you're reading newbies, what's a common mistake you see that everyone could benefit learning from? #ScriptChat

@farook112 @jeannevb @StoryTalks360 READ SCRIPTS. Holy moly does screenwriting improve when you read scripts. Wish I had sooner. Not shooting scripts marked for production, get a hold of SOLD scripts for movies that aren’t made yet. Read how strong they are ON THE PAGE, clarity, pacing. So valuable #scriptchat