TOM ABRAMS -      SCREENWRITING

Tom Abrams

 ...is an award-winning screenwriter and director whose films have won prizes in both the United States and Europe.  Tom’s short film "SHOESHINE" starring Jerry and Ben Stiller, received an Academy Award Nomination and won the Montreal World Film Festival.  His short film "PERFORMANCE PIECES" starring F. Murray Abraham, was awarded the short film prize at the Cannes International Film Festival. "THE DESPERATE TRAIL", a western which Tom co-scripted, premiered on TNT and won a prize at the Hampton's International Film Festival.  In the fall of 1992, Tom shared an Emmy Award with the writing staff of the animated television series "Rugrats".  His latest turn as produced screenwriter was in 2009 for Universal Pictures, for whom he did work on SMOKING ACES : ASSASSIN'S BALL.  
   Past scripts include “HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL” for Warner Bros., "THE CAPTAIN'S WIFE" for Fox 2000, "THE AMERICAN PRINCESS" for New Line Cinema, "THE BATTLE OF ONO" for John Woo and Terence Chang, "METAL MACHINE" for James Jacks at Universal, and "GAMEBOY CHARLIE" for Bruckheimer producer, Chad Oman.  Tom is an international script consultant who’s worked in more than 15 countries and is also a tenured professor at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles.

My Business

is storytelling.  I can help you tell yours.

Tom Abrams is a dedicated film and television professional devoted to building bridges in the international entertainment community.  Since 1992, he has worked in many parts of the world (most recently in India, Indonesia and Eastern Europe) collaborating with writers, directors and producers, preparing projects for international co-production.

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