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A conversation with hot new screenwriter Mark Heyman, on his debut feature screenplay, Black Swan. The film, directed by Darren Aronofsky, is nominated for five Oscars, and the screenplay, written by Heyman, Andres Heinz and John McLaughlin, is nominated for a BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay and numerous other critics’ awards. Hear from Heyman about this collaboration, developing his craft, writing for sci-fi thrillers and other genres, and his upcoming projects.

From the 2011 Script to Screen Conference

Moderator

Eric Kohn, Lead Film Critic, indieWire
Eric Kohn is the lead film critic and staff writer for indieWIRE. His work has also appeared The New York Times, New York magazine, Variety, Filmmaker, and several other outlets. Born in Texas and raised in Seattle, he holds bachelors and masters degrees in cinema studies from NYU. He currently resides in Brooklyn with his girlfriend, two cats and a projector.

Participant

Mark Heyman, Writer, Black Swan
Mark Heyman was born and raised in New Mexico and graduated from Brown University in 2002. After attending NYU’s graduate film program, Heyman began working as director of development for Darren Aronofsky’s production company Prøtøzøa Pictures. He was a co-producer on THE WRESTLER, starring Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. Following that movie, Heyman decided to turn his focus back to writing and began working on Black Swan with Aronofsky. The film marks his first produced screenplay.