James H Longmore BSc(Hons) Houston

(832) 235 5872 www.jameslongmore.com localjim64@hotmail.com

RESUME

A native of Great Britain; relocated to the US in 2010. Born in 1964, Married, 5 children. I write screenplays (features, shorts & and sitcoms), novels and short stories. I am building an excellent reputation as a marketable writer and Writer for Hire. Novel, ‘Pede (creature horror) has been picked up by Black Bed Sheet Books for publication in Spring 2016. Novel, Violated (psychological horror) has been picked up by Blood Bound Books for publication and is scheduled for release in 2016. Novel, And Then You Die (supernatural horror/bizarro) has been picked up by J Ellington Ashton for publication in late 2016. Short story ‘Winning & Losing’ (a writer’s introspective) published in the Horrified Press anthology ‘Ripple Effect’ October 2015. Short story ‘Road Trip Bingo’ is to be published in Black Bed Sheet Books’ anthology Bumps in the Road’ Spring 2016 Contracted by Spectra Records to write a Bob Marley biopic: ‘Trenchtown Boy’ (working title) Writer for Hire on the first two episodes of the Kenyan sitcom ‘The Samaritans’. Writer for Hire ‘Manbug’, a family-friendly animated feature (currently attracxting finance). Writer for Hire ‘Church Mice’ (produced by Mark Baird, Houston), a family-friendly, faith-based feature. Gold REMI award (Worldfest 2015) for the short ‘Mr. Chucklebones’, and Bronze REMI for ‘First Impressions’.

Silver REMI award (Worldfest 2014) for the short ‘Thief’ in the category; Suspense/Thriller Shorts. ‘Best Director’ (also nominated for ‘Best Writer’) in the 2013 Splatterfest short movie contest for ‘The Zombie Family: A Day in the Death’. The film also won a REMI award (Worldfest 2014) in the category; Comedy – Black/Dark Shorts. REMI award in 2012 for “Captain Magnanimous Saves The World” (‘Comedy Original’ category) at the 45th Worldfest-Houston Film Festival. Short movie ‘The Zombie Family: A Day in the Death’ had a six-night run shown on Houston local cable channels October 2014. I have five IMDB entries to date as writer, four as director. My style is uncompromising, unique and entertaining; I combine original ideas with a brilliant vocabulary and engaging story telling. I have a tendency towards the dark side (but always with a rich vein of humor!) – and I do love that all-important twist at the end! I have collaborated on a number of projects with other writers and creators and I do work well with others, whether the concept idea is my own, or theirs. I write and perform stand-up comedy – and have ‘stood up’ at all of the popular Houston comedy spots (and many in the UK) – including the renowned Improv. List of work to date: Novels:

- Violated (a psychological horror with one heck of a twist!) – to be published by Blood Bound Books in September 2016.

- ‘Pede (zoological/creature horror) – to be published by Black Bed Sheet books in Spring 2016.

- And Then You Die (supernatural horror/bizarro) – to be published by J Ellington Ashton late 2016.

- The Erotic Odyssey of Colton Forshay – (erotic horror/fantasy) - under consideration with a publisher.

Novellas:

- Buds (Bizarro style) - (under consideration with a publisher). - Feeder (Bizarro style) - (under consideration with a publisher).

Short story collection:

- Blood & Kisses (currently 12 stories, 100,000+ words)

Completed full-feature screenplays:

- Horror feature (‘Black Mass’) - represented by UK agent. - Ribald, romantic comedy (‘Just Like Us’) - Dark comedy/caper (‘Taking Prince William’) – optioned. - Dystopian crime drama (‘Resurrect’) - Family/animated feature (‘Manbug’) – commissioned/Writer for Hire. - Bob Marley biopic (‘Trenchtown Boy’) Writer for Hire with Spectra Records.

Situation Comedy:

- ‘Swinging In Lorraine’ (sizzle trailer filmed, currently pitching) - ‘Living With Satan’ (animated) - ‘Burned Out’ (writer for hire) - ‘The Samaritans’ (NGO-based Kenyan sitcom) – pilot and episode 2 filmed

(Writer for Hire). TV drama series:

- ‘Lifestyle’ (teaser filmed, currently pitching to networks) Short Movies:

- ‘First Impressions’ (award winner 2015) - ‘Mr. Chucklebones’ (award winner 2015) - ‘The Zombie Family; A Day in the Death’ (award winner 2013 & 2014) - ‘Thief’ (award winner 2014) - ‘Captain Magnanimous’ (award winner 2012) - ‘Blood & Kisses’ - ‘The Best Medicine’

To view all short movies, and for more information, please visit: http://www.jameslongmore.com James Longmore BSc (Hons)