Meet Your Instructor:
Bob Bowersox
Bob Bowersox, also writing as Robert T. Bowersox and R. T. Bowersox, is an accomplished screenwriter, playwright, actor, producer, and director. With a career spanning over 40 years, Bob has made significant contributions to both film and theatre, making him an accomplished and recognized professional in the world of screenwriting and playwriting.
Notable Awards & Recognition
Cannes World Film Festival:
One of Bob's scripts recently won at this prestigious film festival, highlighting his exceptional talent and creativity in screenwriting.
American Screenwriting Competition:
Bob's scripts have earned accolades in this competition, further showcasing his expertise and recognition in the industry.
Filmmatic Drama Screenplay Awards:
Bob was a SemiFinalist for his screenplay "Growing Flowers on the Moon".
Nicholl Fellowships:
Bob's scripts have garnered multiple awards and recognition in this highly esteemed screenwriting competition, which is a significant achievement for any screenwriter.
Final Draft Big Break Competition:
His screenplays have also been recognized in this competition, which aims to discover talented screenwriters.
Project Greenlight, Seasons 1 & 2:
Bob was a SemiFinalist on the first and second season of Project Greenlight.
Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards:
Bob was a SemiFinalist for his screenplay "Growing Flowers on the Moon"
Austin Film Festival:
His work has been recognized at the Austin Film Festival, known for celebrating the writer’s contribution to film.
Marco Island Film Festival:
Bob won the Marco Island Film Festival Screenplay Awards with his screenplay "Beneath the Badge".
Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards:
Bob was awarded Honorable Mention for his screenplay "Beneath the Badge"
Screenwriting and Playwriting Achievements:
Screenplays: Bob has written ten screenplays, with another five or six in various stages of completion. Notably, two of his scripts have been optioned by Hollywood production companies and one by a New York independent producer. His recent works, The Ritual Killer starring Morgan Freeman and Cole Hauser, and Eharmonyx starring Katherine Wylde and Johnny Fernandez, were recently produced and released. Bob also directed Eharmonyx. One of his scripts, Beneath the Badge, recently won both the Cannes World Film Festival and the Los Angeles International Screenwriting Competition, solidifying his reputation as a top-tier screenwriter.
Stage Plays: Bob has written 15 stage plays, with 12 produced professionally, including one international production. His plays have been critical and financial successes, captivating audiences and demonstrating his versatility and depth as a writer.
Acting Career:
As an actor, Bob has appeared in over 22 films, ranging from major studio hits like Burn After Reading, A Perfect Murder, Philadelphia, and The Sixth Sense to award-winning independent films such as Touched and Frayed. His acting career has provided him with the unique opportunity to work with and learn from legendary directors like Jonathan Demme, Joel and Ethan Coen, M. Night Shyamalan, Andrew Davis, and Terry Gilliam.
Educational Background:
Bob holds a B.A. in Journalism and Creative Writing from the University of Delaware, where he also trained in their professional theater training program. He has multiple certificates in screenwriting and playwriting from Gotham Writers in New York and holds a Professional Programs MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA. His scripts have garnered multiple awards and recognition in prestigious competitions, including the Nicholl Fellowships, the Austin Film Festival, the American Screenwriting Competition, and the Final Draft Big Break Competition.
Teaching Experience:
For the past ten years, Bob has taught live screenwriting courses, with most of his students completing at least one screenplay, and several have even seen their scripts produced. His commitment to teaching and his passion for the craft of screenwriting make him an exceptional instructor who can guide you from the basics to creating a viable screenplay.
Bob's extensive experience and success in the industry, combined with his dedication to teaching, provide a rich learning environment for aspiring screenwriters. Join Bob in "Screenwriting 101: Basics for Beginners" and take the first step towards turning your ideas into a compelling screenplay.