In this video from the last Save the Cat! one-day event, writer Matt Allen shares his experience and advice. Watch Matt, whose credits with partner Caleb Wilson include Four Christmases and Soul Surfer, and learn a key career move.
Matt Allen
Matt R. Allen is a highly accomplished screenwriter, producer, and emerging prompt engineer renowned for his creative storytelling in cinema. With a career spanning over two decades, Matt has made an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, earning widespread recognition for co-writing hit films such as Four Christmases and Soul Surfer.
Collaborating with major studios like Paramount, he penned the heartwarming film Mighty Oak (2019) and co-wrote the hilarious comedy Block Party (2022) with writing partner Krista Suh. A member of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) for over 20 years, Matt's deep expertise in screenwriting has been honed to be sharp as a tac.
Diving into the future of storytelling, Matt is pioneering as a prompt engineer, where he utilizes artificial intelligence to elevate the creative writing process. This innovative endeavor amplifies his ongoing commitment to merging technology and artistry.
Beyond his writing exploits, Matt is also a seasoned producer, bringing stories to life in films like 2021’s Run & Gun and the aforementioned Block Party. His deep understanding of the entertainment business was further enriched during his tenure as a talent agent at ICM (now CAA), offering him invaluable insights into Hollywood's inner workings.
As Matt continues to break new ground in storytelling, his unwavering passion for his craft, combined with a keen eye for industry trends, keeps him at the forefront of innovation.
Collaborating with major studios like Paramount, he penned the heartwarming film Mighty Oak (2019) and co-wrote the hilarious comedy Block Party (2022) with writing partner Krista Suh. A member of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) for over 20 years, Matt's deep expertise in screenwriting has been honed to be sharp as a tac.
Diving into the future of storytelling, Matt is pioneering as a prompt engineer, where he utilizes artificial intelligence to elevate the creative writing process. This innovative endeavor amplifies his ongoing commitment to merging technology and artistry.
Beyond his writing exploits, Matt is also a seasoned producer, bringing stories to life in films like 2021’s Run & Gun and the aforementioned Block Party. His deep understanding of the entertainment business was further enriched during his tenure as a talent agent at ICM (now CAA), offering him invaluable insights into Hollywood's inner workings.
As Matt continues to break new ground in storytelling, his unwavering passion for his craft, combined with a keen eye for industry trends, keeps him at the forefront of innovation.
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Always be writing spec scripts is very true – think of your scripts as arrows in your quiver – would you go into battle with just one arrow?
Also, write outside your comfort zone – I just finished writing a zombie script even though I do not like zombie movies. Learning to research, study and materialize material helps make you a better writer.
Thinking about writing a script is not the same as actually writing a script.