This script, for me, really opened my eyes to what makes story resonate with people. Transformational Arcs are the difference between movies you watch once and the ones you watch over and over. It’s portraying how the characters transform internally and externally.
Screenwriting Mentor
Ann Marie Allison is a filmmaker known for her witty, boundary-pushing stories about love and the hilarious ways we mess it up. Her writing has been called “gender-bending” and “subtly hilarious” by the Wall Street Journal. She’s worked with top studios like Sony, Netflix, and Amazon, and co-wrote and produced Golden Arm, a female buddy comedy with a 100% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Ann Marie co-wrote and executive produced The Fabulous Four, a star-studded comedy featuring Susan Sarandon, Bette Midler, and Megan Mullally. After directing short films for over a decade, Ann Marie made her feature directorial debut in 2024 with You’re Dating A Narcissist!, a rom-com based on her original script, co-written with true stories from friends and family. The film stars Marisa Tomei, Sherry Cola, and Ciara Bravo, and brings a fresh, comedic twist to the ups and downs of modern relationships. Ann Marie graduated from the University of Georgia, where she also played volleyball. Go Dawgs! She lives in Atlanta with her husband, her two sons and their very spoiled dog, Louie.