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Greg Depaul

Dramatic writing professor

Education

  • M.F.A., drama-playwriting, The Catholic University of America
  • B.A., history of art, New York University

Credentials

Selected academic experience

  • Professor of dramatic writing, September 2022–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  • Instructor, 2015-22, The New School for Public Engagement
  • Instructor, 2018-19, Purchase College, State University New York
  • Instructor, 2014-17, New York University
  • Instructor, 2017, Montclair State University

Selected produced work

  • Saint Nick, 2021
    Wrote and directed short film supported by a grant from The Creative Coalition, a non-profit, arts advocacy organization. Film premiered at The 2021 Woodstock Film Festival and screened at The 2021 Newport Beach Film Festival. Earned Independence in Filmmaking Award from Independent Filmmaker Day.
  • Bride Wars, 2015/2020
    Starring Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Chris Pratt. Pitched, sold and wrote original screenplay for feature film produced by Kate Hudson and distributed by Fox New Regency. Film grossed $120 million worldwide. In 2015, film was remade in Mandarin by director Tony Chan, starring Xiao Chang and Angelbaby, and distributed worldwide by Fox 2000.
  • The Zeppler Family Christmas, 2020
    Wrote, directed and produced a feature-length, streaming, online drama. Proceeds donated to families of students at The Donald McKay K-8 School in East Boston, a low-income, immigrant community devastated by the effects of poverty and COVID-19.
  • Saving Silverman, 2001
    Starring Jack Black, Amanda Peet, and Jason Biggs. Co-wrote original story and screenplay for produced, feature film. Distributed by Sony Pictures & Village Roadshow Productions. Collaborated with cast and director on set and during post-production.

Selected screenplays and TV scripts

  • The Crushers, 2002
    Co-wrote original TV pilot script for Fox Studios. Producer: John Davis.
  • May the Best Man Win, 2002
    Co-wrote original story and screenplay for MGM.
  • Park it Here, 2000
    Co-wrote story and script based on existing intellectual property for Disney Studios.
  • Gigantic, 2000
    Re-wrote feature screenplay in development for New Line Cinema.
  • Wrecked, 2000
    Sold original feature project to New Line Cinema. Co-wrote story & screenplay.
  • Roadkill, 2000
    Wrote stories for animated TV series for Klasky-Csupo Productions.

Organizations

  • Writers Guild of America

Publications and presentations

Selected conferences and presentations

  • University of Barcelona. Taught workshop for screenwriting students at The University of Barcelona Film School (also known as ESCAC).
  • "Sizzle and Speak Dinner," served on panel of grant-winning filmmakers moderated by Emmy nominee Tim Daly, produced by the Creative Coalition.
  • Woodstock Film Festival. Served on filmmaker panel moderated by Robin Bronk.
  • California State University, Northridge. Panelist at University Film & Video Association Conference. Subject: How to succeed in film & TV.
  • Austin Film Festival & Screenwriters Conference, Austin, Texas. Served on three panels: The Art, Craft and Business of Film, Storytelling Across Mediums, The Fine Print: Contracts & Options
  • American University Panelist at University Film & Video Association Conference. Subject: Explaining Show Business to Students.
  • Montana State University Panelist at University Film & Video Conference Panelist. Subject: Creating Characters for TV Comedy.
  • Unicorn Writers' Conference, Led storytelling workshop.
  • Vanderbilt University. Guest lecturer in Professor Will Akers' screenwriting class.
  • Austin Film Festival & Screenwriters Conference. Panelist: Screenwriters' Roundtable.
  • Unicorn Writers' Conference. Led storytelling workshop.
  • New York Screenwriters Forum. Guest speaker: On Storytelling. 2006 U.C.L.A. Led two-day workshop: Pitch Like the Pros.
  • American Film Institute (L.A.). Guest lecturer: Storytelling. 2004 Walt Disney Studios & ABC Entertainment Guest speaker: Storytelling.

Selected publications

  • "Bring the Funny: The Essential Companion for the Comedy Screenwriter," published by Focal Press.