Universal Pictures Launches 6 Feature Screenwriters
Official selection for the 2022 Universal Features Lab. “The lab – one of the only studio writing programs dedicated to feature films – aims to increase the participants’ knowledge of the studio system, expand their networks both within NBCUniversal and the industry at large, as well as enhance their ability to deliver commercially-appealing concepts and scripts…the six candidates chosen as the first Writers Lab cohort are Brandon Collins, Jorge Alfonso Granera, Taryn Hillin, Diana Ly, Arun Narayanan and Joey Rayburn.”
Sony Television Launches 16 Screenwriters
Official selection for the 2021 Sony Television Writers Lab. Deadline Article. “Running through July 2021, SPT’s Diverse Writers Program is part of SPT’s continued commitment to amplifying artists of diverse backgrounds. It stems from SPT’s pilot program in 2019 and its Rising Storytellers Search in 2020. SPT’s Diverse Directors Program recently completed its sixth year.”
The Huffington Post
My viral article from HuffPost personal. “The doctor told me there was no rush, even though the radiology report stated my tumor was 'of concern.' In fact, she was going on vacation for two weeks and her schedule was full."
ADWEEK
“Taryn Hillin puts ENTITY magazine on the media map.”
SPIN Magazine
“Hillin’s story was a good one. Trump is already skirting presidential norms (i.e. regularly ditching his press pool), so it’s worth noting, though it’s far from a surprise, that he’s already attempting to hide Oval Office meetings from watchful eyes.”
“Creatively blending Hillin’s love of history and propensity for world travel, much of The Imati is told through flashbacks, placing the lead character, Alastrina Byrne, back in the 1700’s, 1800’s and 1900’s as well as in present day. Both lending significant authenticity to her writing, Hillin is able to incorporate a reference of first-hand experience and knowledge of various locations throughout the world into her work”
“The Imati awakens the imagination! This is a world in which humans are not alone.”
“Cleverly nasty narrative twists …” — The Hollywood Reporter
“This film is most appropriate for horror fans that enjoy a good mix of suspense intermingled with gore … The film manages to utilize several well executed jump scares, but they are well contained and aren’t gratuitous or excessive, which keeps them from being predictable. Overall I would say Pernicious contains some of the best elements of the haunted house genre along with elects of the thriller and grindhouse genres. Somehow, Bressack and co scripture Taryn Hillin were able to write Pernicious in such a way that all of those influences flow and intermingle well with one another. The end result is a film that not only makes sense, but is unnerving.” — Wicked Horror
“Pernicious is a film of contrasting elements that come together to form something more cohesive than you could reasonably expect. Its extreme violence is made all the more striking when juxtaposed with the light humour of the film’s quieter moments” — FilmDoo.com
“With a simple yet thoroughly effective premise and lots of over the top gore, Pernicious is a solid J-horror inspired romp.” — Bloodgoodhorror.com