Dan Burns: Screenwriter, author and publisher…

Dan Burns

Works at Chicago Arts Press / 136 Productions, LLC ♦ Screenwriter, Author, Publisher, Producer

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2 months ago

What a year for our short film, "Come Out, Wherever You Are!" Our festival tour is just beginning and will continue through 2025. We hope to see you at a film festival near you!

Wishing all the best to our cast, crew, and family of supporters for a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year!

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Come out, wherever you are - a short film - screenplay / logline added by Dan Burns

GENRE: Sci-fi, Drama

LOGLINE: A man retreats to his home in the woods, wishing to live the rest of his life in solitude. He hopes to evade the public eye but instead finds himself both a victim and beneficiary of circumstance.

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5 months ago

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5 months ago

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Dan Burns
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5 months ago

Behind the Scenes: Come Out, Wherever You Are - A Short Film

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the independent short film "Come Out, Wherever You Are." The film was written and produced by Dan Burns and directed by Caitlin Presberg. The film was shot on location in September 2023 in Livingston, Montana, using an all-Montana cast and crew. The behind-the-scenes video was produced by Arthouse Billy Studios.

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5 months ago

OFFICIAL TRAILER: Come Out, Wherever You Are

This is the official trailer for the independent short film "Come Out, Wherever You Are." The film was written and produced by Dan Burns and directed by Caitlin Presberg. The film was shot on location in September 2023 in Livingston, Montana, using an all-Montana cast and crew. The trailer video was produced by Arthouse Billy Studios.

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Dan Burns

Works at Chicago Arts Press / 136 Productions, LLC ♦ Screenwriter, Author, Publisher, Producer

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1 year ago

Coming soon in 2024! The new short film is based on my original story published in No Turning Back: Stories.

Featuring Blake De Pastino, Marilyn Bass, Amber Rose Mason, and Douglas "Hurricane" Hall.

Directed by Caitlin Presberg.

Written and produced by Dan Burns.

Dan Burns

Works at Chicago Arts Press / 136 Productions, LLC ♦ Screenwriter, Author, Publisher, Producer

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8 years ago

Hi,

I'm excited to announce the forthcoming release of my new novel, A FINE LINE, which is based upon my screenplay of the same name.

Check out the book trailer and my website at www.danburnsauthor.com.

Best wishes,

Dan

Dan Burns

Works at Chicago Arts Press / 136 Productions, LLC ♦ Screenwriter, Author, Publisher, Producer

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8 years ago

Hello Stage 32!

Hello Everyone, My name is Dan Burns. I'm a Chicago writer and author of the short story collection, No Turning Back, and the novel, Recalled to Life. In addition to writing novels, short stories, and poetry, I also write scripts for motion pictures and the stage. One of my short stories, Out of Tou...

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Sadie Dean

8 years ago

Welcome to the community, Dan! Great to have you and your writing talent here with us on Stage 32!

Dan Burns

Works at Chicago Arts Press / 136 Productions, LLC ♦ Screenwriter, Author, Publisher, Producer

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9 years ago

I'm excited to share with you the trailer for our new short film, OUT OF TOUCH, directed by Danny Ahlfeld, written by Dan Burns, and starring Michael McDermott Murphy, Julia Kessler, Paul D'Addario, and Ron Dean. You can view the trailer at: https://vimeo.com/141381383 The film is based upon my shor...

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John Sachanda

Works at JYS Media ♦ Accountant, Actor, Filmmaker, Narrator, Producer, Videographer, Voice Actor

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10 years ago

Dan, how about getting together to discuss experiences and opportunities. My schedule is flexible. Perhaps lunch.

Anna M. Cordova (Anna M. Poore)

Works at FILMLOOK Media and Post ♦ Producer

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10 years ago

Hello Dan, thank you for the request to connect. Have an awesome week.

Dan Burns

Works at Chicago Arts Press / 136 Productions, LLC ♦ Screenwriter, Author, Publisher, Producer

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10 years ago

What an honor that my screenplay, A Fine Line, won the Best Screenplay Award at the Naperville Independent Film Festival (NIFF) Awards Gala last evening. It truly was an honor just to be nominated, but taking home the trophy was pretty darn cool. My sincere thanks to everyone at NIFF for rolling out...

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Dan Burns

Works at Chicago Arts Press / 136 Productions, LLC ♦ Screenwriter, Author, Publisher, Producer

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11 years ago

I'm happy to announce that my screenplay, A Fine Line, is nominated for the Naperville Independent Film Festival's Best Screenplay Award. Winner to be announced September 20th award ceremony. Read the press release at http://www.naperfilmfest.org/Home/nominees-announced-for-special-categor.......

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Dan Burns

Works at Chicago Arts Press / 136 Productions, LLC ♦ Screenwriter, Author, Publisher, Producer

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11 years ago

I'm happy to announce the official release of my new short story collection, No Turning Back. It's an eclectic mix of stories that expand the boundaries of genre and imagination, all contained in a beautiful, high quality, hardcover edition with custom ink illustrations. Learn more and pick up your...

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Dan Burns

Works at Chicago Arts Press / 136 Productions, LLC ♦ Screenwriter, Author, Publisher, Producer

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11 years ago

Stories from No Turning Back are slated for the big screen! Chicago actor, filmmaker and director Dan Ahlfeld, through his company Greenrock Productions, has agreed to film up to three short films based upon stories in my new short story collection, No Turning Back. I had the opportunity to write th...

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Dan Burns

Works at Chicago Arts Press / 136 Productions, LLC ♦ Screenwriter, Author, Publisher, Producer

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11 years ago

The New Short Story Collection, No Turning Back, With Cover Art By Rush’s Album Cover Artist, Hugh Syme

I'm pleased to announce that my new collection of original, short fiction is now available for pre-oder. This beautifully crafted hardcover edition of original short fiction by Dan Burns includes story illustrations by Chicago artist Kelly Maryanski and an original cover design by world-renowned gra...

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