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About James
A graduate of the University of Louisville, James Steele Haney is an award-winning horror screenwriter. With 16+ years of writing experience in the marketing field, he is now pursuing a career in screenwriting and acting. He has written four feature films: the psychological horror "ReddeR," the LGBT+ crime horror "Greenville Society," the psychological horror "Superstar Blvd.," and the family-friendly "RikkorRokkir."
Presently, he is writing two other feature films and continuing his acting studies. His long-term goals include writing, directing, and acting in horror films.
He is currently seeking representation.
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2025-01-06
Writers' Room Member
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Loglines
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Superstar Blvd. Budget: $100K - $1M | Horror In 1983, a former child celebrity attempts a second chance at fame when he auditions for the local public access show Superstar Blvd.—inciting his descent into madness.
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Greenville Society Budget: $100K - $1M | Thriller ⋄ Horror In 1984, a newspaper columnist discovers a religious cult responsible for the gruesome murders of local gay men.
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ReddeR Budget: $100K - $1M | Horror ⋄ Thriller In 1986, a troubled woman kidnaps a teenage pop star and is driven to commit horrific acts.
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Tales of the Macabre Budget: $0 - $100K | Horror On Halloween, a late-night radio host shares the legend of the Crimson Witch with his listeners, unintentionally summoning her once again.
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RikkorRokkir Budget: $10M - $30M | Family ⋄ Horror In 1984, a group of kids comes face-to-face with RikkorRokkir’s wicked witchcraft on the 99th anniversary of his death, while the rest of the town celebrates Halloween at their annual Trikkor Treat Fest.
Awards
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Winner, Best Original Screenplay, Hollywood Blood Horror Festival, (ReddeR)
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Second Rounder, Austin Film Festival (ReddeR)
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Winner, Best Original Screenplay, Crimson Screen Horror Festival (ReddeR)
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Winner, Best Unproduced Screenplay, 'Lil Spooky Fest (ReddeR)
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Finalist, FILMQUEST (ReddeR)
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Semifinalist, Feature Screenplay, Zed Fest (ReddeR)
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Semifinalist, Short Screenplay, Zed Fest (Tales of the Macabre)
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Quarterfinalist, Filmmatic Horror Screenplay Awards Season 7 (RikkorRokkir)
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Finalist, 13Horror.com Film & Screenplay Contest (RikkorRokkir)
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Quarterfinalist, Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards Diversity IV Initiative (RikkorRokkir)
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Finalist, Chicago Screenplay Awards (RikkorRokkir)
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Semifinalist, Portland Screenplay Awards (RikkorRokkir)
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Quarterfinalist, Raindance Film Festival Script Competition (RikkorRokkir)
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Quarterfinalist, Vail Film Festival Screenplay Competition (RikkorRokkir)
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Quarterfinalist, Emerging Screenwriters Family & Holiday Screenplay Competition (RikkorRokkir)
(2022)
Education
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University of Louisville
(2003-2007)
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