Peter Sullivan (screenwriter)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peter Sullivan (b. 30 November 1976) is an American screenwriter.
Peter Sullivan was born in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts and graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a degree in Film and Television. Peter has written numerous films including one of the highest rated Christmas movies in Lifetime history, "EVE'S CHRISTMAS" starring Elisa Donovan and Cheryl Ladd. He also wrote "BLIND INJUSTICE" starring Jamie Luner, Josie Davis and Theresa Russell; "CAVE IN" starring Mimi Rogers and Ted Shackelford; “FAULTLINE” starring Doug Savant; "SECRET LIVES" starring Daphne Zuniga and Duncan Regehr; "HIS & HER CHRISTMAS" starring Dina Meyer, Paula Devicq and David Sutcliffe; "TRAPPED," starring Alexandra Paul, Nicholas Turturro and Dennis Christopher; “TERMINATION POINT,” starring Jason Priestley and Lou Diamond Phillips; “HYDRA” starring George Stults; and the upcoming New Line Cinema release "POISON IVY 4: THE SECRET SOCIETY" starring Miriam McDonald and Shawna Waldron.
He has also written a remake of the B-movie classic "INVASION OF THE BEE GIRLS" for producer Fred Weintraub ("Enter the Dragon"); “FINAL SANCTION,” an action film with Steven Seagal attached to star; and “THE TOWER,” a horror feature for Cinetel Films. He is currently co-writing two graphic novels with renowned comic book veteran Stephen Stern (“Zen the Intergalactic Ninja”).
Most recently, Peter wrote the romantic comedy "A CHRISTMAS PROPOSAL" for producer Jeff Schenck and director Michael Feifer. The film, which is being shot in April 2008, stars Nicole Eggert, David O'Donnell, Shannon Sturges, David DeLuise, and Oscar-nominee Patty McCormack.
In addition to writing, Peter has ventured into producing and directing. As a producer, Peter co-produced the upcoming submarine feature "RECOIL" starring Luke Perry, Tom Berenger, Krista Allen and Louis Mandylor. As a director, Peter directed the urban martial arts feature "GAME OVER" and the acclaimed short "Stephen King's Night Surf.” In the summer of 2007, he directed a series of behind-the-scenes segments for the hit web-series “IN THE MOTHERHOOD,” starring Leah Remini, Chelsea Handler and Lainie Kazan.
He also directed the short films "INTO THE MAELSTROM" and "07", a parody of 24 (TV series).
Peter lives in Studio City, California.
