Brian S. Kalata
Member Writers Guild of America- East
Original Motion Picture
Dinner Rush (2001) – Feature Film (with Rick Shaughnessy) Worldwide Theatrical Release, Starring Danny Aiello, John Corbett, Edoardo Ballerini, Sandra Berhard, Summer Phoenix. Entertainment Partners -Domestic Release; Pathe -International release; New Line-Home Video
Named to Richard Roper’s list of Top 100 Films of the Decade (2000-2010)
"Pencils Down! The 100 Dys of the Writers Guild Strike - Feature Documentary - Lucky Coffee Productions Random Media - Distribtor
Which Side Are You On (WSAYO) is a compelling look at the polarizing issue of labor unions set against the backdrop of the historic 2007-08 Writer's Guild of America strike which essentially ground Hollywood business to a halt for nearly four months. Currently adding final interview footage and completing editing, the filmmakers hope to have the completed film ready in mid-July 2013.
Feature Film Scripts -
Black Diamonds (with Eric Hooge) When a hot shot DEA agent goes undercover in the Colorado Backcountry to break-up a secret drug smuggling ring, she u
nknowingly falls in love with a thrill-seeking adventurer, who she discovers is the man she was sent to find and is now forced to choose between the law or love. In Development.
Big Babies (with Rick Shaughnessy) - After the depression from a very public live television blooper that ruined his acting career, finally cause him to snap, Sterling teams up with his adopted brother A.J. to stage his TV comeback prove that he is nothing like the murderous biological brother and the white- trash Mother that gave him up for adoption. An Adaptation of Book by Sherwood Kirraly
Stiffs (AKA American Spirits) (with Rick Shaughnessy)- After Two old friends reunite they turn the world of Franchises upside down by develop the most morbidly delightful franchise ever created , they somehow manage to convince the world that Death is the opportunity of a lifetime.
Preferred Player (with Rick Shaughnessy)- Straight-laced business man, who wakes up one night in Las Vegas married to a female hustler has to piece together the events of the night before, while avoiding a group of unsavory gamblers out to get Doc Holiday's good-luck charm, which has fallen into his possession.
Commissioned Film Treatments
Paradise Found - Modern Day Robin Hood tale , where Priest has to return to the Mission he started to redeem himself, save the mission and show a troubled, at-risk young man, that putting others first, has its benefits. Commissioned by Catiatore Media
In to the wind-Three old high school friends on a cross country motorcycle trip descend deep into the world of outlaw bikers and discover the harsh realities living out your fantasies. --Commissioned by VSA Partners
Web
Three Mountain Group - Freelancer Writer. Developed and wrote three mini-episodes for “That 70's Show” web site. The episodes were three original interactive comic strip episodes, based on the hit Fox Network television series, used as part of the promotional launch of the syndication of the series. Print Project for Bacardi Rum brands. Wrote and Developed proposals for internet content for New Series and Gene Rodenberry - Online Project.
IXL (Chicago)–Freelance writer with the IXL Content development team. Web site for a major consumer product client wishing to increase brand equity online. The site in development is a sophisticated, proprietary experience which will invite the user to interact and enjoy rich media including downloadable and possibly streaming audio and video to strengthen relationships with a known customer base by offering music, film, and art that explores and illustrates the attributes and spirit of the brand. Wrote and developed treatments for three video segments, including script development for the episodes, budgeting and overall concept development. Located sources of pre-existing content for licensing or syndication on the site, as part of the rich media content.
Rich Media and Print
Scr(i)pt Magazine –Article on the writing and making of “Dinner Rush” – relating to the development of multiple characters and interweaving story line. July 2001 Issue Bagby and Company, Inc. (Chicago) Integrated Marketing and Public Relations firm.
Zenith – Developed concepts and content for in-house and retail dealer materials. Simplified the highly technical language from the product development specs of their high Definition Television products and projection TV products, to an understandable, user-friendly format. Designed a prototype in-house customer service manual and system to unify the customer service division company-wide.
Jim Beam Brands - Developed and wrote the product launch presentation for the national sales meetings, introducing new liquor brands to the sales force. Script for live action game show satire. The presentation incorporated all of the brand and marketing attributes in a unique and humorous manner, delivering important marketing and sales information in an extraordinary new way.
Loyola University - Wrote the video script for the university’s alumni fund raising campaign. The Video featured both current and past students and faculty presenting the changes and advances in curriculum, campus facilities and plans for the future.
Equity Residential Properties (Real Estate Developer) – Developed marketing materials for college recruitment program, including copy writing and development of format of college recruiting materials for their management training program.
Poppies Cookies - Wrote the copy for Gourmet Cookie Package - sold in high-end retail stores.
NBD-First Chicago – Wrote video script after the merger of NBD Bank and First Chicago, introducing the employees of the newly merged company to the new structure of the bank-by- phone division of the bank.
TCI-Cablevision - Writing and development of local television commercials for a variety of retail businesses for local broadcast on extended cable channels, such as USA Network, ESPN and Lifetime.
Editing and Content Development
Commerce Clearing House (Legal Publisher) (Riverwoods, IL) – Analyzed and wrote stories for reporter release describing the relevant points of court decisions for specialized areas of legal practice. Wrote head notes for cases to be included in Legal specialty reporters, giving lawyers the ability to quickly scan and determine if a particular case had relevance for a particular area of law. Work was published in the Utility Law Reporter and the loose-leaf binder subscription publications.