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Marc L. Prey is a professional screenwriter, film instructor, playwright, comic creator, and best-selling author with a lengthy list of writing credits and awards. A noted speaker, he has been interviewed by a variety of print and broadcast media.
He has served two terms on his home state’s film advisory council and most recently added producer to his professional titles. His work spans film, television, web series, short films, and stage plays, with many of his scripts sold, optioned, or written on assignment.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Writer
January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026Wrote “The Caterpillar” (2026), a family drama feature directed by Heff Celentano (“The Kill”). Budgeted at $5 million and scheduled for production in Summer 2026.
Screenwriter
January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026Wrote the screenplay for the family comedy feature “American Summer” (2026), an independent film produced and directed by Michael W. Gray and starring Steve Guttenberg. In post-production with a theatrical release scheduled for Summer 2026.
Screenwriter / Writer at GammaTime Studios
January 1, 2026 - PresentCreated the vertical drama micro-thriller “Hard Evidence” (2026), written by Marc Prey. A sexy noir micro-thriller told in 30 episodes of 1–2 minutes for vertical viewing; sold to GammaTime Studios and in pre-production.
Screenwriter at Heff Celentano / The Caterpillar
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026Written by Marc Prey for The Caterpillar; family drama feature in pre-production with a $5M budget; production planned Summer 2026.
Screenwriter at Michael W. Gray / Relentless Films
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026Screenplay by Marc Prey for American Summer; family comedy feature in post-production and scheduled for Spring 2026.
Writer
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Wrote the independent horror short “Rest in Pieces” (2024), produced to launch the career of teenage actress Annalie Payette.
Screenwriter at Independent / Rest in Pieces
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Written by Marc Prey for the horror short Rest in Pieces, produced to launch the career of teenage actress Annalie Payette.
Writer at Dollars & Donuts Productions
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Wrote “Lemonade” (2023), an independent sci-fi short film from noted filmmaker Daryl Della, produced by Dollars & Donuts Productions.
Screenwriter at Dollars & Donuts Productions
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Written by Marc Prey for the independent sci-fi short Lemonade.
Writer at Chesler/Perlmutter Productions (UPtv)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Wrote “The Christmas Chalet” (2019), an original feature film for television produced for cable network UPtv. Starring Erica Durance and Robin Dunne.
Screenwriter at Chesler/Perlmutter Productions / UPtv
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Wrote the telefilm The Christmas Chalet for UPtv; contributed to the screenplay for this Christmas-themed TV movie.
Writer at Hax Productions
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Wrote the script for “Mail Order Monster” (2018), starring Charisma Carpenter and Hosh Hopkins. The completed film was purchased by Amazon and is available for streaming.
Screenwriter at Hax Productions
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Written by Marc Prey for the independent feature Mail Order Monster; starring Charisma Carpenter and Hosh Hopkins; later released on Amazon.
Writer at Bridgegate Films LLC
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Wrote “The Sex Trip” (2017), an independent feature film. Released theatrically in 2017 and currently available via various streaming and DVD outlets.
Screenwriter at Bridgegate Films LLC
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Written by Marc Prey for the independent feature The Sex Trip; theatrical release in 2017.
Co-Creator / Writer
June 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016Co-created and wrote the web series “Soccer & Drinks” (2016). First season of eight episodes completed in June 2016 and distributed on multiple digital platforms. Co-created with Emmy-winning director Sergio Guerrero.
Story Writer
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Provided story credit for “Paid in Full” (2016), an independent feature by filmmaker Lance Kawas. Distributed by Shoreline Entertainment and premiered in 2016.
Writer at Self / Soccer & Drinks
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Co-creator and writer for the short-form digital web series Soccer & Drinks; eight episodes in first season, distributed on multiple platforms.
Story Writer at Lance Kawas (Director/Producer) / Shoreline Entertainment
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Story by Marc Prey for the independent feature Paid in Full.
Story Writer at Skipstone Pictures
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Story by Marc Prey for the independent feature Saved by Grace; developed narrative and structure.
Writer
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Wrote “Bury the Dog” (2012), a dark dramatic independent film produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Nina Gortinski.
Screenwriter at Nina Gortinski / Gortinski Films
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Written by Marc Prey for the dark, dramatic independent film Bury the Dog.
Writer at Larry Levinson Productions (Hallmark Channel)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Wrote “All I Want for Christmas” (2007), an original feature film for television produced for the Hallmark Channel and starring Gail O’Grady, Greg Germann, and Robert Mailhouse.
Screenwriter at Larry Levinson Productions / Hallmark Channel
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Written by Marc Prey for the Hallmark Channel original TV movie All I Want for Christmas.
Writer
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Wrote “Damaged Goods” (2006), an independent short film produced and directed by Graham Rich and starring Constance Zimmer and Vincent LaRusso.
Screenwriter at Graham Rich
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Written by Marc Prey for the independent short Damaged Goods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English (Writing Concentration) at Albion College
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025Bachelor of Arts in English (Writing Concentration) at Albion College
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Bachelor of Arts in English (Writing Concentration) at Albion College
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026Scriptwriting Instructor (five years) at Motion Picture Institute of Michigan
January 1, 2018 - August 28, 2026Qualifications
Certified Screenwriting Instructor
January 7, 2020 - May 28, 2025Grand prize winner (screenwriting competitions: Waterfront Film Festival, PAGE International Screenwriting Awards, Scriptapalooza, Slamdance)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services
A pilot script adapted from the best-selling novel series entitled “Stonewylde.” Read the screenplay here:
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