
Born and raised in Los Angeles (but please don't hold that against him), Josh Sackheim studied journalism at Emerson College and worked through school as a radio news stringer for NPR and CNN Radio. Since returning home to L.A. Josh has worked in film and television for over a decade. He's cut his teeth as a TV Writer’s Assistant, a Director's Assistant, and working in scripted development.
As a writer Josh has contributed creatively to projects for ITV Studios, Hideaway Entertainment, Quibi, and more. More than anything, he strongly believes in the magic of good film and TV to offer a healthy reprieve from the drains of everyday life. To that end, he strives to write fun escapist dramas that offer a welcomed break from the stress of the real world… if only for 30-90 pages.
The 14th Annual First Look Project searches for higher-concept material across MULTIPLE categories for film and TV, introducing select writers to reps and producers.
Well. What’s old is new again … It’s been over 15 years since Evan Daugherty (2008 Screenwriting winner) sold Snow White and the Huntsman to Universal—in what is still one of the biggest spec sales ($3.5m) from an unproduced writer in Hollywood history. So why not another fantasy script in 2026? Paramount Primal picked up […]
Scott Wagner, winner of the First Look Project (Drama) with his screenplay Intern of the Year signed with manager Aubrey Morgan at Adventure Media in 2026. Pipeline execs called Intern of the Year, loosely based on Scott's own experiences working in a hospital, as "one of the "most riveting dramas we've ever reviewed." The Pipeline […]
Screenwriting Competition winner Untitled Home Invasion Romance (formerly Getaway) was produced in the summer of 2024 released in 2026 and is now on streaming. Jason Biggs (American Pie, Orange is the New Black) makes his directorial debut with the crime/comedy. Stars Anna Conkle (Pen15), Arturo Castro (Broad City), Meaghan Rath (Hawaii Five-o), and Justin H. […]
