Stowe Story Lab TV Writer’s Room

I have the honor of being part of this talented group of twelve selected writers.

Eszter Angyalosy is taking us on the journey of breaking down the first season of BOSCH — one of my favorite shows.

Then we will create our own TV pilot and season.

~ debi

Teton Reckoning Receives Love From ScreenCraft Drama

And now I can add Screencraft Drama Competition 2021 to the credits.

Logline:

In 1890, a spirited Irish lass makes her way from Texas to the Idaho territory only to find herself in the middle of a bloody dispute between her new husband and the man he wronged.

Feedback from ScreenCraft reader:

OMG this is a fantastic script! In fact, upon reading the final line I said out loud, “Oh my god.” This was an awesome read; pure entertainment – an escape – from start to finish. I would describe this as a super-cinematic, colorful and romantic western fairy-tale. The writing demonstrates a mastering of the art of screenwriting, a clear understanding of the world… and a gift for gun-slinging action sequences. One of the many strengths of the script is your ability to relay backstory and exposition organically and in a non-obvious manner.

Semi-finals will be announced tomorrow. I’m hopeful.

~ debi

p.s. Teton Reckoning made it to semi-finals!

Table Read My Screenplay and Blind Pursuit

Blind Pursuit is a Semi-Finalist at 2021 Table Read My Screenplay Austin in the Thriller category.

What an honor!

~ debi

Texoma Shrooms Quarter-Finalist at TSL Screenplay Competition

Texoma Shrooms makes its debut!

Top 7.5% of the great TSL Screenplay Contest.

~ debi

 

TETON RECKONING Semi-Finalist at Portland Screenplay Awards

Thank you, Portland Screenplay Awards!

 

Madeline rides again!

~ debi

Go, Teton!

Someday I will film this.

I’m conquering SUNFLOWER CARE… I can conquer TETON RECKONING.

 ~ debi

Piss Elm Entertainment Page Launched

About time.

Diana Richardson and I are prepping for the social media blitz showcasing SUNFLOWER CARE, a half-hour TV pilot written by Della Greenawalt. This witty comedy will be directed by Debi Yazbeck and produced by Diana Richardson, partners at Cheat Death Productions.

Please visit my Piss Elm Entertainment Page and follow for more for updates!

Piss Elm Entertainment

~ debi

BLIND PURSUIT debuts on THE RED LIST

I crafted the latest draft of BLIND PURSUIT with the help of the amazing Janet Jeffries of Lawrence Bender.

I love how my script reads now. I expect even better things to come!

Thank you, Janet!

~ debi

Another Sundance Certificate

I entered this eight week class with a sketchy vision of my zany, crime-drama, darkly comedic one-hour TV pilot Texoma Shrooms and came out with a full outline!

Sundance continues to help me.

Thank you Vanessa Matsui for your incredible notes and Angela LaManna for fun and thorough teaching.

~ debi

TOO MUCH AIR and NYC Midnight

My short screenplay TOO MUCH AIR has advanced to the next round of NYC Midnight Short Screenplay Challenge

 

“TOO MUCH AIR” by Debi Yazbeck

LOGLINE – Live, love, laugh — even laugh last. But always watch your back.

This was really fun to create and write. I’m excited for my next set of prompts Saturday morning.

What craziness can I devise next… hmmm?

~ debi