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Craig Rosenthal
THE GIRL IN THE POSTER
Genre: Thriller-Horror
A nearly-30 — and still single — woman, set up by her anxious mother at Shenzhen’s Marriage Market, soon discovers it’s a dangerous place to go husband hunting.
​In the tradition of Get Out and The Handmaid's Tale.

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ESCAPE FROM BANGKOK
Genre: Action-Thriller
A Chinese Engineer — living apart from his wife and young daughter while building Bangkok’s new subway system — has his family taken hostage, forcing him to redirect the tunnel to free a Triad boss on Death Row before the Thai New Year holidays end.
In the tradition of Die Hard and Wolf Warrior 2.
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#CLOUDMAN
Genre: Comedy
After an American woman’s phone starts receiving mysterious pictures from China, she goes on a road trip to track down the guy who shares her photo stream — and who might just be the one to share her life. 
In the tradition of: 500 Days of Summer, Crazy Rich Asians and Set It Up.


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LOST IN AMERICA
Genre: Comedy
Logline: A dysfunctional Chinese family takes a road trip across America to deliver their daughter to college on time. 
In the tradition of National Lampoon's Vacation and 
Little Miss Sunshine. 

Commissioned by:
Story Mining & Supply Co. & Ivanhoe Pictures.

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I SORTA MAYBE KINDA LOVE YOU
A collaboration with Chinese screenwriter Emmo Xu.
Genre: Chinese Romantic Comedy
Logline: An awkward freshman, unable to compete with the rich guys at college, transforms himself with the help of his buddies and social media into a tycoon's son to woo his dream girl.​ 

An eastern story told in the western tradition of Trading Places and Risky Business. 

Available in English and Mandarin.

联手编剧Emmo Xu跨国打造浪漫力作 
类型: 浪漫喜剧
语言:英文/中文
剧情简介:一个不识好歹的大一新生不甘埋没于大学富家子弟的数落。在小伙伴的齐力打造下,变身成为富二代追求心仪女生…
                                                         
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KILLER APP
Genre: Action-Thriller
Logline: An internet-addicted geek dates a virtual girlfriend who evolves into a jealous, psychotic A.I. 
A hi-tech love story in the tradition of: Ex Machina, Her and     Fatal Attraction.

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SHANGHAI LOVE MARKET
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Logline: When a dutiful son returns home to China from the US with his American fiancée, he battles his tyrannical Tiger Mom who has already found wives she considers more suitable at Shanghai’s famous marriage market.
In the tradition of Meet the Parents and My Big Fat Greek Wedding.                      
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​THE LAST BOAT TO CHINA 
Genre: Drama
Logline: A Jewish father with his family escape the Nazis to the only place on earth accepting refugees –- Shanghai. But once here, they soon discover their safety is far from guaranteed as the Japanese invade. Based on true events.
In the tradition of Empire of the Sun and Life is Beautiful. 
         
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - 
Nicholl Fellowship 2008 Quarter Finalist
Final Draft Big Break 2010 - Top 35
Writes Movies Competition 2009 - Winner
Writers Place Competition  2008 - Winner
Writers on the Storm 2008 - Semi Finalist
The Page Awards 2012 - Bronze Medal
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FENG SHUI BOB
Genre: Comedy
Logline:  When a nearly-thirty slacker has a powerful feng shui compass bestowed on him, he struggles to master its awesome, life-changing power. 
In the tradition of:  Limitless and Kung Fu Panda.

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JUNIOR COUGAR
Genre: Comedy
Logline: A talented, yet overlooked, Junior PR Executive disguises herself as a confident, 50-something Cougar to win the job and man of her dreams.
In the tradition of: Legally Blonde & Tootsie.

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FilmMakers Int Screenwriting Awards 2012 - Finalist 
AOF Awards 2011 - Nominated
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