
"Improper Dosage" advances to the top finals in CREATIVE WORLD AWARDS screenwriting competition
My horror TV pilot script, "Improper Dosage", aka THE BLEEDING SEASON, is now among the top finals in this year's CREATIVE WORLD AWARDS. I've almost lost track of what I've submitted my writing to, but I recall this version of the script was in its earlier form, back when it was designed as a short. The CWA have selected only 15 short scripts among the finals. My writing has now received almost 30 honors or placements within screenwriting festivals in recent years...but, true


R.I.P.: Dallva Horn, 1973-2021
Gutted to learn of the death of my friend Dallva Horn, who passed away on April 29th. I can't believe I didn't hear the news until today. He had moved to Hawaii some time ago, and we lost touch with each other. I got to know him back in early 2012, when we were both working at Warner Bros. He took me to lunch one time at The Magic Castle -- an experience I'll never forget. He was eccentric, kind, flirtatious, warm, and funny. He adored his dogs, and loved all things Disney. T

"Improper Dosage" quarterfinalist in THE SCRIPT LAB screenwriting competition
My horror TV pilot script, "Improper Dosage", aka THE BLEEDING SEASON, has just made the quarterfinals in this year's TSL Free Screenplay Contest. My writing has now received almost 30 honors or placements within screenwriting festivals in recent years...but, true to a massive dose of both reality, frustration, and humility, I have yet to get either representation or a single script sale from any of them. Sigh... More on my scripts can be found on my SCREENPLAYS page, as well
Requiem for a friendship that should have been...
Every so often, my mind drifts back to memories of Samyak Veera, who was a friend of mine in middle school and high school. I knew him back then simply as Sam. We hated each other at first, but as we got older, I think a sincere, mutual respect and admiration grew between us. I couldn't help but marvel at his fierce intellect, his sharp wit, and his very, very strong personal ambition and drive. His exceeded mine in every possible way, and a big part of me couldn't help but r


Birthdays, animation, posters...and Ted Bundy.
Yesterday marked my 48th spin around the sun, and I sincerely want to thank everyone who reached out with birthday wishes. It meant a lot to me. It was also nice to reunite with friends over dinner, especially since we’ve hardly seen each other face to face in the last year and a half. I’ve been making some recent updates to the art gallery of my website, www.adammcdaniel.art. This includes a new section dedicated to my hand-drawn animation, design and storyboard work under t

"Improper Dosage" semifinalist in CREATIVE WORLD AWARDS screenwriting competition
My horror TV pilot script, "Improper Dosage", aka THE BLEEDING SEASON, has just made the preliminary finals in this year's CREATIVE WORLD AWARDS. I've almost lost track of what I've submitted my writing to, but I recall this version of the script was in its earlier form, back when it was designed as a short. My writing has now received almost 30 honors or placements within screenwriting festivals in recent years...but, true to a massive dose of both reality, frustration, and