Elizabeth Weigandt is a screenwriter with a singular mission: to craft ultra-fun, popcorn-worthy scripts that keep audiences on the edge of their seats until the very last scene. If you're searching for an open-minded, positive and enthusiastic collaborator committed to finding solutions at every stage of development, you'll be thrilled to have Elizabeth on your team. As a graduate of UCLA's Professional Program in Screenwriting, specializing in feature films, Elizabeth is also a seasoned public relations professional who studied Sociology, Anthropology and Psychology at Michigan State University and is multi-lingual in English, Mandarin Chinese and French. Elizabeth's passion for bringing complex, authentic, non-traditional characters to life from the world's stage shows in the unique viewpoints of her scripts, where imperfect but loveable characters come to life in worlds that are both extraordinary and relatable for audiences of all kinds. Among her portfolio are the following spec scripts that traverse various genres: THE LAST STUNT – Kung Fu Comedy FeatureA journey of redemption for a disgraced stuntman who seeks to reclaim his honor by recreating the life-threatening stunt that tarnished his career. SALT MINE MAYHEM – Action Adventure FeatureIn a high-stakes adventure, suburban fitness enthusiasts race against time to uncover a life-extending fountain of youth hidden deep within a condemned Detroit salt mine. QUEEN BEE – Animated Feature & NovelA heartwarming tale of a young honeybee who embarks on a quest to discover a magical tree to save her dying hive. DESPERATELY SEEKING SANTA – Animated ShortThis delightful holiday tale follows Melvin, an orphaned alpaca who helps Seamus, a lost Christmas elf, find his way home to Santa. These scripts have been recognized in several respected screenplay competitions, including: Semifinalist, Filmmatic Fellowship Season 6 (SALT MINE MAYHEM)Semifinalist, ScreenCraft Action & Adventure Screenplay Competition 2022 (THE LAST STUNT)Finalist, Screenwriters Network - SWN Screenplay Competition Sokolow Award (QUEEN BEE)Semifinalist, ScreenCraft Animation Competition 2021 (DESPERATELY SEEKING SANTA) Passionate about pushing the boundaries of the genre, Elizabeth seeks to support filmmakers with her writing and editing skills in all stages of development. Contact her for scripts, treatments, editing, consulting and story development.