Kris Shuman is a screenwriter from Savannah, Georgia known for bold, character-driven dramas that cut to the bone of Southern life. Raised by a family of storytellers and shaped by his own recovery journey, he writes from the edge—emotionally, morally, and spiritually. His characters aren’t crafted; they’re excavated. With a background in media studies and a lived-in, unflinching perspective, Kris brings raw honesty to every story—not for shock, but for truth. His work explores identity, loyalty, and what it means to rebuild from ruin.
A writer who “went to hell and brought back directions,” Kris’s voice has been praised for its existential grittiness and Southern depth—earning comparisons to Nic Pizzolatto by The Black List.
Instagram: @thekrisshuman
Website: https://krisshuman.com/
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.
After an introduction by Script Pipeline execs, First Look Project winner Stacy Adelman signed with manager Ryan Goldblum at Ghostwriter. "I always can rely on Script Pipeline to elevate new and exciting voices," Ryan said. "This led to signing Stacy (winner of the pilot competition), and I could not be more excited to work with […]
This one is best-expressed through a timeline ... A totally easy process spanning a breezy … nine years. From Laura: "The Pipeline team has been amazingly helpful since The Mother was a finalist in the Script Pipeline TV competition years ago. It's a story that has stayed close to my heart so I ended up adapting it […]
First Look Project winner (Horror & Thriller) Kelly Walker signed with reps at Kaplan/Perrone in April 2025. The Script Pipeline team helped develop The Stag & the Bull after her FLP win and said of the screenplay "probably the best erotic thriller script we've read ..." From Kelly: "I’m so grateful to the team at […]