Nicholas Z. Scott

Writer. Director. Based in Shanghai.

[Scott Myers @GoIntoTheStory]

Indeed, I am working on it as a downloadable eBook. 2,558 deal listings, 96% with logline or story summary. Title. Writer. Buyer. Reps. Plus analysis. It clocks in at 500+ pages. Doing final edits now. I'll be making it available for *free*. Release date: September 8th.

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

@tonytost "...in Skip I saw a rough-hewn blue-collar man’s man who was well-read without being precious, opinionated without being a bully, and tough without being cruel."

This line captured him.

[Scott Menzel @ScottDMenzel]

I love movies and television deeply and want nothing more than for them to succeed.

However, we are living in the age of content, where a large percentage of audiences now prefer TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram Reels over traditional media.

In that landscape, filmmakers and television creators must be more cautious than ever, ensuring they are delivering the strongest possible version of their projects, even when working with reduced budgets.

The biggest issue facing many films and television shows today is not scale or spectacle, but writing and character development. These elements remain the foundation of great storytelling and are ultimately what will keep audiences engaged and coming back for more.

Without compelling characters and well-constructed narratives, no amount of production value or marketing can sustain interest. Strong writing is not optional; it is the key to both creative and commercial success.

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

🗽 New York, New York! 🗽

Pumped to announce that our Shanghai horror short 黑雾 <Black Fog> is now an official selection at the 23rd New York City Horror Film Festival! Honored to be screened at "the longest running Horror Film Festival on the East Coast."

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

🇩🇪 Germany! 🇩🇪

Excited that our Shanghai horror short 黑雾 <Black Fog> will have its German premiere at the 10th Weird Weekender International Film Festival in Stuttgart, Germany! Honored to be screened among "all things weird, wild, and wonderful."

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

This is the best letter I've ever received.

As an indie filmmaker, you pour your time, your money, and your energy into your projects, hoping that one day someone will appreciate what you've done. And then one day you get a letter simply stating that your film was appreciated.

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

Chuffed that our Shanghai horror short 黑雾 <Black Fog> is an official selection at the 30th H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival in Portland, Oregon!

Honored to be screened among other works "in the genres of Cosmic Horror, the Weird Tale, and the Uncanny."

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

Riding the festival train to terminus in Atlanta!

Thrilled that our Shanghai horror short 黑雾 <Black Fog> is an official selection at the 18th Buried Alive Horror Film Festival in Atlanta, Georgia!

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

🇧🇪 Belgium! In Bruges! 🇧🇪

Thrilled to announce that our Shanghai horror short 黑雾 <Black Fog> will have its Belgium premiere at the 18th edition of the Razor Reel Flanders Film Fest, the only Flemish genre film festival!

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

🇨🇴 Columbia! 🇨🇴

Excited to announce that our Shanghai horror short 黑雾 <Black Fog> will have its South American premiere at the 7th Bogotá Horror Film Festival!

#bogatahorrorfilmfestival

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

Black Fog nominated for Best Atmosphere at Terror in the Bay Film Festival!

[Terror In The Bay @TerrorintheBay]

(PART 1 OF 6) We are excited to announce the 9th Annual Terror in the Bay Film Festival Nominees! We would like to thank every filmmaker & screenwriter for their patience as we finalized the list. Congratulations to all those who have earned the honour of being nominated!

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

Lipei Gao nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Black Fog!

[Terror In The Bay @TerrorintheBay]

(PART 5 OF 6) We are excited to announce the 9th Annual Terror in the Bay Film Festival Nominees! We would like to thank every filmmaker & screenwriter for their patience as we finalized the list. Congratulations to all those who have earned the honour of being nominated!

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

Shanghai to North Dakota!
Excited to announce that our Shanghai horror short 黑雾 <Black Fog> will have its North Dakota premiere at the 23rd Fargo Fantastic Film Festival! Honored to be a part of a showcase that focuses on "ambitious and creative independent filmmakers."

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

@tonytost There’s a new doc about Chayefsky that I’ve been meaning to watch. You checked it out?

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

🌴 We're going to Hollywood! 🌴

Our Shanghai horror short 黑雾 <Black Fog> is an official selection at the 25th Screamfest® Horror Film Festival held in Hollywood, CA at the legendary Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard!

[Terror In The Bay @TerrorintheBay]

The next film on opening night is BLACK FOG - Directed by: Jud Willmont & Nicholas Z. Scott "Trapped alone in the wilderness, a mother and daughter must survive being hunted by a mysterious beast." Trust us. You'll want to keep an eye out for it! SCHEDULE: https://t.co/ssypLkqCyk

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

Our first film festival that's older than me! 👴

Honored that our Shanghai horror short 黑雾 <Black Fog> is an official selection at the 53rd Curtas Festival do Imaxinario held in Vilagarcía de Arousa in Spain.

Massive thanks to @CurtasAC!

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

🇨🇦 Oh Canada! 🇨🇦

Stoked that our Shanghai horror short 黑雾 <Black Fog> is an official selection at the 9th Terror in the Bay Film Fest! We cannot wait to be a part of "SLASHER FILMS, SUPERNATURAL THRILLERS, SLOW-BURN SUSPENSE, CREATURE FEATURES, AND GOTHIC OR COMEDY HORROR."

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

Am I dreaming? 😴

Thrilled that our Shanghai horror short 黑雾 <Black Fog> is an official selection of the 10th Nightmares Film Festival in Columbus, Ohio! Honored to be among the world's most "horrific, dreadful and weird movies."

#BetterHorror #NFFX #ChaseYourScreams

[Nicholas Z. Scott @nicholaszscott]

🇨🇳Shanghai to Utah!🇺🇸

Pumped to announce that our Shanghai horror short 黑雾 <Black Fog> will have its Utah premiere at the 23rd HorrorFest International! Honored to be a part of "four blood-pumping days of scream-worthy cinema from around the world."

#horrorfestinternational