CHAD GARRETT
Creative Professional
Storycraft
-More than a Writer-
Storytellers are more than writers.
We are:
World-builders
Economists
Sociologists
Psychologists
Historians
Theologians
These inform what story we tell. Then we learn how to tell it.
-Best of the Best-
I have been trained in the screenwriting techniques of Story Grandmaster Robert McKee. His instruction manual, “Story,” is never far away. This book forms the foundation upon which my writing process is built.
Other notable influences in my writing career are Terry Rossio, John Truby, and Todd Lockwood.
Red Beats mean the Hero is taken farther from his desire. Considered a “Down Beat” (though not visually represented here.)
-Process at Work-
A sample of my work (right) shows the beat by beat outline of the first seven minutes of a feature film I have written called “Blue Side of the Mountain.”
Blue Beats mean the Hero is brought closer to his desire. Considered an “Up Beat”(though not visually represented here.)
The fluctuation between “Up Beats” and “Down Beats” is how storytellers create tension.
-Process Proven-
Script Doctor of Award Winning Screenplay “Edge of the Sword” by Kasey Dutt
Written By:
Directing
Status: Post-Production
Slated Release: Oct. 2023
Development Teaser
Voice-over Director
Status: Post-Production
Slated Release: Fall 2023
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2019-Present
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Acting
Bulova "Legacy" from Kevin Armstrong on Vimeo.
Bulova “Legacy” Commercial
One Second at a Time Teaser
I can been seen briefly at 1:39 - Working on getting more footage.
Producing
Executive Producer
Status: Post-Production
Slated: October 2023
Line Producer
Status: Complete
Released: May 2023
Executive Producer
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2019-Present
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Production Design
ATTACK OF THE METH GATOR
Type: Feature Film
Role: Production Designer
Pre-Production: One Week
Production: One Week
Page Count: 124 Pages
‘Attack of the Meth Gator’ is a direct-to-television feature film produced by Mini Nation Productions and funded by distribution studio Film Asylum (of ‘Sharknado’ and ‘King Boa’ fame.)
I was tasked with Designing and Dressing six major sets and managing Properties on-the-day. The sets were:
Super Meth Lab
Redneck Meth Lab
Retired Desert Shield Marine’s Bar
Run Down Motel Room
Memorial Day Celebration at Town Park
Corrupt Mayor’s Office
The Props that were managed on the day were mostly mock-weapons, therefore they required to be treated as real firearms with safety briefings each day and safety checks before every scene.
Before
After
Super Meth Lab
Redneck Meth Lab
Birthright: Outlaw
Type: Feature Film
Role: Set Dresser
Pre-Production: Three Weeks
Production: Six Weeks
Page Count: ~ 100 Pages
‘Birthright: Outlaw’ is an Affirm Original feature film produced by Burns & Co. and funded by distribution studio Sony Affirm (the faith-based arm of Sony Entertainment.)
I was tasked with Dressing the Outlaw Camp which entailed coordinating with reenactment troupes to get small tents and camp utensils and building the two main villain tents from Home Depot drop cloths. I was given concept sketches on which to base my designs off.
Two Concept Sketches
