The Breakdown with Producer & Screenwriter Tim Ogletree
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We're back in the Writers Room this afternoon for The Breakdown Webcast with Tim Ogletree Tim Ogletree is a producer and screenwriter. Most recently, his original screenplay FANTASY FOOTBALL was acquired by Lebron James’ SpringHill Entertainment and produced alongside Nickelodeon and Genius Entertainment. Shot on a budget of $26M, Fantasy Football stars Marsai Martin, Kelly Rowland, and Omari Hardwick, and is currently streaming on Paramount+. Tim wrote the sci-fi action film DEAD ZONE for Automatic Entertainment, now streaming as a Tubi Original. Previous to that, he produced the award-winning independent rom-com BREAKING THEM UP, starring Kelen Coleman and Stephen Schneider, which received a domestic theatrical release and is now available on streaming. Tim and producing partner Bennett LeBarre were Executive Producers on the supernatural thriller BECOMING, starring Toby Kebbell and distributed by Gravitas Ventures. To kickstart his career, Tim produced his first feature film based on his original screenplay, zombie comedy THE WALKING DECEASED, directed by Scott Dow. Shot for a budget of $130,000, the independent movie was released theatrically nationwide grossing over $1.3M worldwide. The success of The Walking Deceased led to his inspirational family movie ROUND OF YOUR LIFE, starring Richard T Jones and Katie Leclerc, released theatrically in over 20 US cities, followed by releases in Australia, Asia, and Latin America across all platforms. Full Bio »
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We're back in the Writers Room this afternoon for The Breakdown Webcast with Tim Ogletree
Tim Ogletree is a producer and screenwriter. Most recently, his original screenplay FANTASY FOOTBALL was acquired by Lebron James’ SpringHill Entertainment and produced alongside Nickelodeon and Genius Entertainment. Shot on a budget of $26M, Fantasy Football stars Marsai Martin, Kelly Rowland, and Omari Hardwick, and is currently streaming on Paramount+.
Tim wrote the sci-fi action film DEAD ZONE for Automatic Entertainment, now streaming as a Tubi Original. Previous to that, he produced the award-winning independent rom-com BREAKING THEM UP, starring Kelen Coleman and Stephen Schneider, which received a domestic theatrical release and is now available on streaming. Tim and producing partner Bennett LeBarre were Executive Producers on the supernatural thriller BECOMING, starring Toby Kebbell and distributed by Gravitas Ventures.
To kickstart his career, Tim produced his first feature film based on his original screenplay, zombie comedy THE WALKING DECEASED, directed by Scott Dow. Shot for a budget of $130,000, the independent movie was released theatrically nationwide grossing over $1.3M worldwide. The success of The Walking Deceased led to his inspirational family movie ROUND OF YOUR LIFE, starring Richard T Jones and Katie Leclerc, released theatrically in over 20 US cities, followed by releases in Australia, Asia, and Latin America across all platforms.
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Testimonials
"Thanks, Tim. Very cool stuff. Congrats" -Maria B.
"Thanks, Tim!!! GREAT ADVICE! I really appreciate your time tonight!" -Bill B.
"Thanks for sharing your experiences with us today, Tim." -Ingrid W.
"Thanks for sharing your insights and journey!" -Frank M.
"Thanks for your time and being candid, Tim." -Andrea P.
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