Action-Thriller Screenwriter
I write escalating, character-driven action-thrillers built for the screen. Robert Redford Scholar, Associate Producer on Tacoma FD, and founder of Rook Digital.
Robert Redford Scholar
Associate Producer Tacoma FD
Founder, Rook Digital
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How to Write an Action-Thriller Screenplay That Escalates
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Ripple | Pilot
Action-thriller pilot. Clean beats. Zero filler.A haunted Delta Force operator in Savannah races to dismantle a trafficking ring after his son is taken—kicking off a war that spills from cathedral steps to the swamp.
- Opens on: The 2019 Idlib raid; children extracted amid the assault.
- Protagonist: Paul—Delta veteran with scars, faith, and a code.
- Antagonist: Leverages the swamp; stakes turn personal when Paul's son is taken.
Format: 1-hour pilot • Setting: Savannah & Lowcountry
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Ripple
"SNAP. Pink mist and helmet erupt as he flips sideways into the dirt. The ATV dies down and slows to a stop inches from Christopher, who turns to see Paul, barrel still smoking, approach from the rear." - Ripple, pg. 28
Pages: ~60
Format: 1-Hour Pilot
Tone: Gritty, Contemporary Action-Thriller
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Why Me
I write action-thrillers with pace and clarity. Comedy instincts sharpen character and misdirection, but tension is the point. I’m also the co-founder of a digital agency, so my work is built to perform—on the page and in the real world. Redford Scholar; 16+ years operating in SEO, CRO, and brand systems. If you want clean beats, escalating stakes, and pragmatic collaboration, we’ll get along.
Sundance Redford Scholar • 16+ years in digital • Co-founder, Rook Digital
