Craig Winstead

Screenwriter, Assistant Editor and Producer

Burlington, Vermont

Member Since:
September 2018

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About Craig

Dr. Craig Winstead, a Theater Arts major at Bowdoin College, channeled his inner drama king into crafting stage plays. At the National Theater Institute, he discovered a natural flair for screenplays. With a published doctoral dissertation about the enigmatic music industry and a professional book under his belt, Craig now wields his pen to weave compelling drama, gripping thrillers, and faith-based holiday films. Having cut his teeth as a production assistant on THE GOOD SON and produced/edited engaging film shorts, he's earned his stripes. Craig's scripts, winning or placing in over 20 major contests, are like closely guarded treasure maps to captivating storytelling.

Gender:
Male

Height:
6' 2"

Weight:
210

Body type:
Average

Hair:
Short

Hair color:
Brown

Eyes:
Brown

Ethnicity:
African American

Badges

2024-11-05

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Loglines

CHASING RABBITS Thriller ⋄ Drama In crime-infested Lakewood, Ohio, a divorced detective and loving father unravels cryptic clues from a sadistic serial killer tormenting the city. Racing against the clock, he fights to shield his son, who becomes the next prey in a deadly cat-and-mouse pursuit.
ONE MAN'S REDEMPTION Drama ⋄ Crime After 14 years of wrongful conviction, Tristan struggles to rebuild his life. Reuniting with his estranged son, Luke, trapped by a dangerous mobster, they embark on a risky journey of survival, redemption, and reconciliation, navigating treacherous debts and deceit.
A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE Romance ⋄ Comedy When Miracle James, a disenchanted workaholic, enlists the assistance of a captivating client to reignite her Christmas spirit, their journey uncovers an unexpected connection that could forever change their lives.

Credits

Secret Ashes (2022)
Film (short) by Nat Lopez Assistant Editor, Colorist A meeting goes sour when a desperate woman insists on knowing the details of a job she asked her street-smart lover to complete, revealing what will change their lives forever.
The Good Son (1993)
Film by Twentieth Century Fox/Joseph Ruben (Drama and Thriller) Miscellaneous Crew A young boy stays with his aunt and uncle and becomes friends with his cousin, a boy of the same age who shows increasing signs of violent and psychopathic behavior.

Awards

Quarterfinalist, Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices Screenplay Competition
(2022)
Finalist, Script Summit
(2021)
Quarterfinalist, Outstanding Screenplays Feature Competition
(2021)
Quarterfinalist, PAGE Awards
(2020)
Quarterfinalist - Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards
(2019)
Official Selection - Richmond International Film Festival
(2019)
Winner, Roadmap Writers - Roadmap's Diversity Initiative Competition
(2019)
Quarterfinalist, PAGE Awards
(2019)
Semifinalist, Your Script Produced! Studios
(2019)
Finalist, So Cal Screenplay Competition
(2019)
Quarterfinalist, Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards 2019 Holiday Season
(2019)
Semifinalist, Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition Fall
(2019)
Winner - 2nd Runner Up Diversity- Cynosure Screenwriting Awards
(2018)
Semifinalist - Bluecat Screenplay Contest
(2018)
Semifinalist, Filmmatic Horror Screenplay Awards Season 6
Semifinalist, Filmmatic Drama Screenplay Awards Season 6
Quarterfinalist, Filmmatic - Inroads Fellowship Season 6