Derek Rydall
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Derek Rydall is an American screenwriter, screenplay consultant, script doctor, and best-selling author. The nephew of legendary film director Don Siegel (Dirty Harry, Escape From Alcatraz, Invasion Of The Body Snatchers), Rydall has also worked as an actor, starring in several films & television shows with Tom Skerritt, Charles Bronson, Elliot Gould, Tony Roberts (of Woody Allen films), Paulie Shore, director John Turtletaub (Phenomenon, National Treasure), and many others.
As a screenwriter, screenplay consultant, and script doctor, he has been on staff for Fox (“Wildforce Rangers”) and Disney, developed projects for RKO, United Artists, Miramax, Fine Line, Universal, Saturn (Nicolas Cage’s company), Deepak Chopra, Wildrice, Longbow, and the creators of “Air Force One” and “Ghost”. Additionally, Rydall script doctored on the feature films "Diamonds" and "No Turning Back."
Rydall has worked one-on-one with numerous screenwriters, independent producers, and executives from around the world; and has sold, optioned, or been hired to write over 20 Film & TV projects. Rydall is the author of "I Could’ve Written a Better Movie than That!: How to Make Six Figures as a Screenplay Consultant – Even if You’re Not a Screenwriter," and "There’s No Business Like Soul Business: a Spiritual Path to Enlightened Screenwriting, Filmmaking, and Performing arts" – both published by Michael Wiese Productions (www.MWP.com).
Rydall’s website www.ScriptwriterCentral.com, is geared toward assisting screenwriters in taking their scripts to the next level, and training the next-generation of script consultants to analyze scripts deeper, broader, and clearer than every before. Rydall's website, www.EnlightenedEntertainer.com is geared toward empowering artists and entertainment professionals to walk a more purposeful and prosperous path in show business, and create material that matters.
