The Pitch Tank Webcast with Special Guest Producer Colleen Marshall

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We're diving into the Writers' Room Pitch Tank with special guest, Producer Colleen Marshall! Colleen Marshall is a producer who focused on high-concept, character-driven content. Colleen produced the indie film THE BACHELORS, starring Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons, as well as the sequel UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION for Universal 1440 Entertainment.  She has a number of projects in development and just sold a series to a major streaming platform.

Prior to launching her development and production venture, she first worked in the literary department at the Gersh Agency in Beverly Hills. She then helped open the LA-based office of Random House Studios, focusing on book-to-television adaptations.

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