# Michael Elliot

> Entertainment Professional, Screenwriter

Film/TV Screenwriting Expert 

With a career spanning over 27 years, Michael Elliot has made an indelible mark on Black Hollywood as a screenwriter behind some of the most beloved films of the past two decades. He penned Carmen: A Hip-Hopera (2001), MTV’s groundbreaking movie musical that introduced Beyoncé in her acting debut, as well as Brown Sugar (2002), the cult-favorite romantic comedy starring Sanaa Lathan, Taye Diggs, and Queen Latifah. His credits also include the box office hit Like Mike (2002), which grossed over $60 million, and Just Wright (2010), starring Queen Latifah and Common — a film that earned him the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture. 

Collectively, Michael’s films have generated over $116 million at the box office, solidifying his reputation for crafting stories that resonate with audiences. 

His highly anticipated upcoming projects include R&B (Ruth & Boaz), premiering on Netflix in December 2025, and Relationship Goals, set to debut on Amazon Prime in 2026.

Things Michael can advise on: mindset for a career as a screenwriter - pivoting from a non-entertainment career to a career in film and television - overcoming imposter syndrome - fundamentals of screenplay writing - generating marketable ideas and compelling stories - creating memorable and multidimensional characters - breaking in struggles - game planning to sell your screenplay - effectively pitching to sell - getting your screenplay read by industry insiders - agents and managers - staying motivated - overcoming odds - & more!

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $199.00

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