"Mike has been the back bone of a tested process ... for years. Anyone who doubts the impact he can make on your writing is ignoring what day to day rigor brings to talent. Hire him and you will get dedicated attention and that's priceless."
--Maura P. McCarthy, writer
Early in his reporting career, Mike Brennan received a prestigious PULITZER PRIZE nomination for his story detailing a chaotic KKK rally in Jacksonville Florida. He also received numerous awards for newspaper and magazine writing before turning to what he may be best known for: Comedy writing. Both for his own nationwide stand-up performances, and his own morning radio show, as well as for other comedians and nationally syndicated radio shows. In addition, with the dozens of live events, auctions and charity shows he does each year, Mike is an experienced writer and producer for live shows as well.
Mike served as a script analyst and eventually as Director at a renowned film and TV writing school for more than a decade, guiding future entertainment professionals toward their career goals. Having read and advised on thousands of scripts, Mike is an expert on scripted TV comedy and drama and has guided several writers into TV careers.
He's an expert on both full length screenplays and on shorts. For three consecutive years, Mike co-wrote and directed short films that finished in the Top 5 of the annual NYC Midnight Madness 24-hour Film Race, which traditionally draws hundreds of entries.
Mike is also an experienced Technical Writer, having written numerous government and commercial contract proposals for a $50 million armed security corporation; as well as an experienced Grant Writer, having served as the founding secretary of a multi-million dollar 501c3 Foundation.
Whether you need a project written, reviewed, imagined or edited, Mike can help make your creative dream a reality.
"Mike is fair, consistent, hard-working, and always has a positive attitude. He's an incredibly knowledgeable script consultant who can quickly yet insightfully break down a script and provide the writer (or executive, agent, etc.) with useful, actionable notes."
-- Kevin Jackson, President, My TeeVee
"Mike has a depth-of-field that includes an inside knowledge of the script development business that spans years. He's been witness and a part of script development and analysis work that landed writers on some of the most iconic shows on television, as well as movies that have actually been made. Mike will help you cut to the chase in comedy, dramedy, and drama writing with his knowledge of how it's really done."
--Nicole Maury, Writer and Owner, The Project Curator
"I have had the pleasure of watching Mike grow as a writer with a completely unique voice and talent. His dedication and commitment to his craft are inspiring to everyone he works with, myself especially included. My work has benefitted greatly from his contributions over the years. His feedback for me has been indispensable and he is one of the most generous artists I have had the pleasure to work with. His analysis is dead-on and he is a master of his craft. .. I recommend Mike without qualification. It is difficult in a single letter to convey how strongly I feel about his ability."
-- David Baugnon, award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter
"As a Script Consultant, Mike is a valuable resource. His notes are straightforward and clear, and his suggestions are great for informing the rewrite process and elevating the level of the material. You can count on Mike for honesty, practicality and his sense of humor.I highly recommend his Script Consulting Service."
-- Karen OConnor, screenwriter/editor
"...a really good, sensitive and creative tutor."
-- Valentina Mezzacappa, screenwriter and author
"Mike is a solid, count-onable guy. Every promise Mike ever made me he kept. Mike is a go-getter. He is masterful in script consulting
and writing. And he's a hoot to watch at the podium."
-- MacEwen Patterson, Screenwriter, Oceanic Productions
--Maura P. McCarthy, writer
Early in his reporting career, Mike Brennan received a prestigious PULITZER PRIZE nomination for his story detailing a chaotic KKK rally in Jacksonville Florida. He also received numerous awards for newspaper and magazine writing before turning to what he may be best known for: Comedy writing. Both for his own nationwide stand-up performances, and his own morning radio show, as well as for other comedians and nationally syndicated radio shows. In addition, with the dozens of live events, auctions and charity shows he does each year, Mike is an experienced writer and producer for live shows as well.
Mike served as a script analyst and eventually as Director at a renowned film and TV writing school for more than a decade, guiding future entertainment professionals toward their career goals. Having read and advised on thousands of scripts, Mike is an expert on scripted TV comedy and drama and has guided several writers into TV careers.
He's an expert on both full length screenplays and on shorts. For three consecutive years, Mike co-wrote and directed short films that finished in the Top 5 of the annual NYC Midnight Madness 24-hour Film Race, which traditionally draws hundreds of entries.
Mike is also an experienced Technical Writer, having written numerous government and commercial contract proposals for a $50 million armed security corporation; as well as an experienced Grant Writer, having served as the founding secretary of a multi-million dollar 501c3 Foundation.
Whether you need a project written, reviewed, imagined or edited, Mike can help make your creative dream a reality.
"Mike is fair, consistent, hard-working, and always has a positive attitude. He's an incredibly knowledgeable script consultant who can quickly yet insightfully break down a script and provide the writer (or executive, agent, etc.) with useful, actionable notes."
-- Kevin Jackson, President, My TeeVee
"Mike has a depth-of-field that includes an inside knowledge of the script development business that spans years. He's been witness and a part of script development and analysis work that landed writers on some of the most iconic shows on television, as well as movies that have actually been made. Mike will help you cut to the chase in comedy, dramedy, and drama writing with his knowledge of how it's really done."
--Nicole Maury, Writer and Owner, The Project Curator
"I have had the pleasure of watching Mike grow as a writer with a completely unique voice and talent. His dedication and commitment to his craft are inspiring to everyone he works with, myself especially included. My work has benefitted greatly from his contributions over the years. His feedback for me has been indispensable and he is one of the most generous artists I have had the pleasure to work with. His analysis is dead-on and he is a master of his craft. .. I recommend Mike without qualification. It is difficult in a single letter to convey how strongly I feel about his ability."
-- David Baugnon, award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter
"As a Script Consultant, Mike is a valuable resource. His notes are straightforward and clear, and his suggestions are great for informing the rewrite process and elevating the level of the material. You can count on Mike for honesty, practicality and his sense of humor.I highly recommend his Script Consulting Service."
-- Karen OConnor, screenwriter/editor
"...a really good, sensitive and creative tutor."
-- Valentina Mezzacappa, screenwriter and author
"Mike is a solid, count-onable guy. Every promise Mike ever made me he kept. Mike is a go-getter. He is masterful in script consulting
and writing. And he's a hoot to watch at the podium."
-- MacEwen Patterson, Screenwriter, Oceanic Productions
