PAUL YOUNG
is the original screenwriter of the Warner Bros.  film
BORN TO BE WILD
a Billboard Top Ten Video Hit

His screenplays also have been acquired by:

Robert Redford/Wildwood Productions - Orion - Kings Road Entertainment and Cine Artists/Viacom.

He recently completed the screenplay adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel, MENDEL'S DWARF, to be produced by Barwood Films, with Barbra Streisand as Executive Producer.

His screenplay, PUBLICITY STUNT, represented by CAA, written with Chris Lemmon and Gina Raymond, will be directed by Joel Zwick (MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING).

Formerly a Columbia Pictures Story Analyst, he is also the author of The Lennon Factor (Stein & Day), and Images (Nash Publishing).

"The writing is first rate."

Laurence Mark - Producer of: As Good As It Gets * Jerry Maguire * Working Girl * Black Widow * The Object of My Affection * True Colors * Anywhere But Here * Bicentennial Man * Hanging up * Riding in Cars with Boys * I, Robot * Dreamgirls * Julie and Julia.

"We really enjoyed Paul's writing."

Roger Birnbaum - Producer of: While You Were Sleeping * Grosse Pointe Blank * The Three Musketeers * I Love Trouble * Six Days Seven Nights * Rush Hour * The Sixth Sense * Shanghai Noon * Unbreakable * Rush Hour 2 * Bruce Almighty * Seabiscuit * The Pacifier * The Legend of Zorro * Memoirs of a Geisha * Eight Below * 27 Dresses * Wanted * Four Christmases.

"A richly illustrated piece. The character is finely crafted and serves the screenplay well...a provocative read."

Deborah Newmyer - Amblin Entertainment. Producers of: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial * Back to the Future * Poltergeist * Cape Fear * The Money Pit * The Bridges of Madison County * Jurassic Park, * Schindler's List * Men in Black * Twister * Saving Private Ryan * Men in Black II * Minority Report * The Time Machine * Catch Me If You Can * War of the Worlds * Munich * Jurassic Park IV * Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

" A very interesting screenplay...well-written, with good characters."

Richard D. Zanuck - Producer of: The Sting * Jaws * The Verdict * Cocoon * Driving Miss Daisy * Deep Impact * Rules of Engagement * Planet of the Apes * Reign of Fire * Road to Perdition * Big Fish * Charlie and the Chocolate Factory * Sweeney Todd * Yes Man * Ripley's Believe It or Not * Yes Man.

"I have a lot of respect for Paul's writing, and would be happy to read more of his work.."
Wendy Finerman - Producer of: Forrest Gump * The Fan * I Like It Like That * Stepmom * Drumline * The Devil Wears Prada.

"A compelling read."
Stacey Snider - Co-Chairman, DreamWorks SKG.

"I had the pleasure of reading your screenplay GIRLBOT. The great comedic timing and thrilling action sequences combined wonderfully to make a fast-paced story that had me turning the page every few seconds. The relationship between Emma and Novak is touching and well developed."

Heather Hutt - Gunn Films. Producers of: Freaky Friday * The Haunted Mansion * Sky High * College Road Trip * Bedtime Stories * Race to Witch Mountain.

"Mr Young is a very fine writer."
Ned Tanen - Former President of Production, Universal Pictures; Paramount Pictures.

"We remain impressed with Paul's versatility and hope we can find a way to work together...in the near future."
Catherine Boyer - Atlas/Mosaic Entertainment
Producers of: 12 Monkeys * Cool Runnings * City of Angels * Three Kings * Scooby-Doo * Bulletproof Monk * Batman Begins * Get Smart * What Happens in Vegas * Get Smart * The Dark Knight.

"An interesting story with fascinating central characters."
Robert Rehme - Producer of : The Saint * Clear and Present Danger * Patriot Games * The Hunt for Red October * The General's Daughter * The Sum of All Fears * Lost in Space * Gods and Generals.

"Fresh and imaginative...a perfect balance between the comedy and the drama that made the story real."

Edward McDonnell - Witt-Thomas Films. Producers of: Insomnia * Three Kings * Dead Poets Society * Final Analysis * Mixed Nuts * Firstborn * Shanghai Knights * Racing Stripes * Eagle Eye.

"The characters are wonderful."
Nana Greenwald - President, Creative Affairs - Kopelson Entertainment - Producers of: Platoon * Seven * The Fugitive * Outbreak * Falling Down * U.S. Marshals * The Devil's Advocate * Don't Say a Word * Joe Somebody * Twisted.

"Paul has done a very good job with the screenplay adaptation."

John Watson - Trilogy Entertainment. Producers of: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves * Backdraft * Blown Away * The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys * Carrie *

"Paul is a fine writer, and I hope we find something to work on together."
David Ladd - Former Executive Vice-President of Production - MGM Pictures.

"A well laid out and tragic story with intriguing subject matter."
Janet Yang - Producer of : The Joy Luck Club * The People vs Larry Flynt * Zero Effect * High Crimes.

"Paul Young is a wonderful writer."
Peter Saphier - Co-producer of: Scarface.

"Paul Young is a thorough and talented writer."
Paul R. Gurian - Producer of: Peggy Sue Got Married *Arizona Dream * The Seventh Sign.

"Paul is a very gifted writer with a lot of soul."
Susan Zachary - Executive Vice-President, Production - Rosemont Productions - Producers of: The Secret Garden * Riders of the Purple Sage * High Noon * The Wool Cap.

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