WRITING PROGRAM ENDORSEMENTS

Praise for the Act One Writing Program from our alumni:

“I was astounded at how much career-building information we got on top of the great writing classes. But being brought into the greater Act One community may end up being the greatest asset that Act One offers.”
   Summer Writing Program 2006

“The connections are amazing and opportunities endless. Truly people feel like family to me.”
   Summer Writing Program 2006

“If I could adequately explain the overwhelming experience I had and continue to have, I would. Is it enough to say that God is moving through Act One, its directors, staff and alumni, to change Hollywood, the culture and the world?”
   Summer Writing Program 2006

“I attended Act One a month after moving to L.A. from the Midwest. Through the program, I have gotten the career training, mentoring, and relational support necessary to hit the ground running with a new career in the film industry.”
   Lonnie Urven, Summer Writing Program 2006

“The community of Act One is fabulous. Once you're in, you're family for as long as you want to be.”
   DeAnna, Minnesota, Summer Writing Program 2006

“If you're Christian and you're a screenwriter, apply to Act One. If you don't, you're missing out on the best opportunity God has given you to grow in your faith and your craft at the same time.”
   Summer Writing Program 2006

“The Act One summer program was a perfect merging of my wildest dreams with the reality of working in Hollywood. I now know how to write and sell a great story and, more importantly, how to glorify God with that story.”
   Emily Belsey, Summer Writing Program 2006

“I was so impressed with the spiritual depth of the faculty and their incredible knowledge not only of their craft, but of the Scriptures and the needs of their mission field.”
   Kathy Larson, Summer Writing Program 2006

“It's a fantastic program and an unbelievable deal for the money. I went through both UCLA's professional screenwriting program and Writers Bootcamp. They do not compare in terms of content and the comprehensiveness of Act One, not to mention the spiritual formation. It really is a must for any Christian writer in Hollywood.”
   Summer Writing Program 2006

“A screenwriting ‘boot-camp’ that will change your life professionally, artistically, and spiritually.”
   Brian Armes, Summer Writing Program 2000

“Attending Act One was like jumping into ice cold water.  It brought me to a quick decision on how badly I wanted to write for Hollywood.”
   David Goulet, Summer Writing Program 2000

“The Act One writing program restored me as a writer and increased my faith in a community of believers equally dedicated to God and writing.
   Angel McElhaney, Summer Writing Program 2000

“The classes and mentorship brought my writing to a new level that I couldn’t have achieved through books or practice. The program also increased my love for writing and my confidence in God’s plan for me.”
   Andrea Nasfell, Summer Writing Program 1999

"The amount of scholarship, the degree of professionalism and the keen wisdom of the Act One program belies the fact it was begun so humbly just a few years ago.  It is simply an unparalleled gift to burgeoning screenwriters.  I can hardly believe it exists."
   David Hansen, Summer Writing Program 2002

"One of the most fulfilling months of my life...both spiritually and artistically… It doesn't make writing easier.  It makes it harder...and better...and thank God for that." 
   Kevin Chesley, Summer Writing Program 2002

“Act One was the best learning experience of my life. From the instructors to the content to the relationships I made, I continue to benefit every day from my time spent learning about how we as Christians can make a difference in Hollywood. My life, personally and professionally, will never be the same because of Act One.”
   Carmen Leal, Summer Writing Program 2001

Act One was an extraordinary experience.  For one intensive month I was thrust into a world of focused learning and creativity, with teachers at the top of their game who, in their generosity, shared their expertise.  I can't recommend it highly enough!  I cried the day after the program ended. 
   Staci Armao, Summer Writing Program 2002

Act Two Advanced Alumni Writing Program

“Act Two was an amazing experience.  I formed bonds and relationships that I know I will take with me for the rest of my career.  My script and my writing is infinitely better due to the input of my leaders and classmates.  I would recommend it to anyone!”
   Act Two 2005

“I found it to be totally amazing, both brutally practical and spiritually nourishing.”
   Act Two 2005