chrismillis.com: Lionsgate Options "God & California"

In July 2009, Lionsgate Films renewed its option on my second novel, "God & California" for a feature film. "G & C" was my graduate thesis at Goddard College, VT.

About Chris

Chris Millis is a novelist, screenwriter, producer, cartoonist and published poet. His first novel, Small Apartments (Anvil Press, 2001), won the 23rd Annual International 3-Day Novel Contest. In 2004, it was optioned as a feature film by Deviant Films, Inc. Chris also wrote the screenplay adaptation for the project.

Chris's second novel, God & California, is in development at Lionsgate Films. Chris also adapted the screenplay. Click here for the article in Variety.

In addition, Chris enjoys a successful career as a cartoonist, publishing thousands of his drawings and ideas in books, magazines, newspapers, greeting cards and on toys. His illustrated books include An American Bestiary, by former senator and legendary presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy and A Clam Named Sam, by New England author and conservationist Lee DeVitt.

Since 1995, Chris has helped produce the syndicated cartoon feature “Close To Home” with creator, John McPherson. "Close To Home" is distributed to over 600 publications worldwide by Universal Press Syndicate. He holds a M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Goddard College, Vermont (click here for Chris’s interview on the Goddard web site) and a B.A. in Studio Art from S.U.N.Y Buffalo State College. Along the way, Chris has worked as an art director, daily editorial cartoonist, editor, sportswriter, and hot dog vendor on the hardscrabble streets of Buffalo, NY.

Chris is represented by Objective Entertainment (NYC) and International Creative Management (LA) for Literature, Film and Television. Contact his manager, Ian Kleinert, at ik@objectiveent.com or call 212-431-5455.

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