JILL GAMBARO studied screenwriting at NYU, has won numerous awards for her scripts, with several being optioned with A-listers attached. After a 7-year stint in development for studio-based production companies at both Universal and Sony, she began producing. She's won numerous awards for her films. They are available on Apple TV, Prime Video, and on The Criterion Collection.
JILL is also the author of The Truth About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, currently being made into a documentary for musicians who also suffer from these injuries. She has appeared on CBS, KCRW, the California State Capitol, and The Recording Academy in connection with this work.
Romantic Comedy Budget: $1M - $5M | Comedy In negotiations and prepping this romantic comedy.
Icky Fingers Budget: $100K - $1M | Documentary 84% of musicians suffer from Repetitive Strain Injuries but remain silent for fear of losing their next gig. The music, healthcare, and educational industries all intensify the problem. But some have found a way to play faster, better, and with more expression than ever before. Based on my book The Truth About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Numerous brand sponsors.
Family Holiday Drama Budget: $1M - $5M | Independent Previously Optioned. A man tries to rekindle the dreams of his youth as his estranged family gathers for yet another Thanksgiving weekend. Award-winning script.
Action Fantasy Budget: $5M - $10M | Animation Previously optioned twice. Sports action fantasy anime with mythical creatures.
Music Drama Budget: $10M - $30M | Independent Multiple music talent previously attached. Romantic drama set in regional music scene. Award-winning script.
Letting Go
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Film
by Jake Torem
Producer Unlucky in love, strangled at work, and tormented at home, Joel Slater is desperately searching for a way to juggle his life. But sometimes, the secret to happiness begins with letting go.
Imagine a School ... Summerhill
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Documentary
by William Tyler Smith
Producer The students of England's only free school defend themselves before Parliament, as it attempts to shut down their school.
Looking Through Lillian
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Film
by Jake Torem
Consulting Producer An X-Rated 'Holly-Go-Lightly' flip flops between choosing life's uncertainty under her own direction or the "Good Life" provided by a twisted sister Gene.
FOCUS Award in Screenwriting
Houston WorldFest - Best Historical Screenplay
Finalist, Film Writers Project
Official Selection, Independent Feature Film Market
Premier Selection, NYU West Staged Reading Series
Official Selection, Lo-Con Film Festival
WorldFest Houston - Best Short Film
Kids First! Best Feature Film Ages 12-18
Movies That Matter, Moving Pictures Magazine
WorldFest Houston - Best Director
WorldFest Houston - Best Actor
WorldFest Houston - Best Film
WorldFest Houston - Best Romantic Comedy
Trindie Fest - Bronze Winner
The Indie Fest, Award of Excellence
Official Selection, Dances With Films