Howard Guttmann is an experienced screenwriter and actor based in Austin. Howard started acting as a child in school plays and continued on the stage through high school productions and Zach Scott Theatre. During high school, Howard started pursuing opportunities in tv and film. Those translated to acting in commercials, movies, and tv shows, including four seasons on Friday Night Lights and films.
Howard has been writing for over twenty years. As a break from writing dry, academic content, he began writing fiction and then transitioned into features, documentaries, and shorts. Howard placed a feature in the 2nd round of Austin Film Festival in 2016, as well as being recognized in several short screenplay competitions. He is an active participant in several writer’s groups, and table reads.
In addition to acting and writing, Howard has worked as an editor, technical director for Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp, production assistant for SXSW, 48 Hour Film Festival competition judge, and segment producer.
In his free time, Howard is a high school teacher and coach.
Wasted Time Thriller ⋄ Sci-fi A workaholic scientist hides the progress of his time travel project from his government sponsors in order to continue his work in secret, and deny them a tool they will most certainly abuse. As his charade proceeds, unseen consequences close in on the world he has worked so hard to create.
The Lone Gunman Conspiracy Thriller ⋄ Comedy In November 2017, documents relating to the JFK Assassination held secret for over 50 years are finally released -- in part. Two grad students delve into the historic records to see if they can solve the mystery of what happened in Dealey Plaza. Was it a "lone gunman", a conspiracy, or could it be both?
The Dressmaker Biography ⋄ Drama Fannie's dreams for herself and her family meant bringing them to America at the turn of the 20th Century and overcoming heartbreak, poverty, misogyny, and anti-semitism. The true story of how Fannie Fried wouldn't let anything, or anyone deny her vision of the "American Dream".
Double Trouble Thriller ⋄ Comedy Estranged identical twins, Becky, a stay-at-home mom, and Rachel, a jet-setting executive assistant, reunite on the eve of their 40th birthday. The meeting brings up old jealousies and doubts about the path not taken, and the value of their lives.
Circle of Friends Romance ⋄ Comedy Allen Pemberton, a first time writer/director thinks he has finally found the key to happiness as he prepares for his big premiere. When his college crush shows up, he has to reexamine his priorities: Will he play it safe to get his dream, or risk it all for his dream girl?
The Leftovers
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TV Series
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Men, Women & Children
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Film
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Hysteria
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TV Series
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Revolution
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TV Series
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Art Film
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Video
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Friday Night Lights
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TV Series
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My Generation
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TV Series
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If I Die in America
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Film
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Bed of Lies
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TV Movie
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