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Lauren Gee

Bio  Lauren Gee, Screenwriter / Producer

From the colorful world of fashion designing along with very interesting life events to include 16 years of "reality" in law enforcement, Lauren has an abundance of experiences to rely on as well as a list of ‘Who’s Who” she works with in the film industry.  

Lauren comes from a total of seven generations in California with involvement in almost every aspect of the film and entertainment field and more.  Her career choice in the film industry is not a surprise.  Lauren is able to incorporate many of her life's experiences into stories for the enjoyment and "curiosity" of others.  She promotes her screenwriting, producing and consulting services through her company, Jade King Productions.  

Lauren has produced large venue antique, toy & doll shows for the general public.  During this time she was the youngest person to own and personally operate a nationwide newspaper geared towards the "collector" in these areas.  Lauren has also produced fund raisers for HEMG (Hispanic Education and Media Group, New Mexico) and other private & political groups.  Special guests included Carlos Santana, and prominent state & local political figures. 

As the Assistant to screenwriter/novelist, James Dalessandro (Owner of San Andreas Films and UCLA Professor Lew Hunter's protégé), Lauren has gained much knowledge and experience from her mentors James and papa Lew.  For the past 10 years, Lauren has been James’ assistant with his screenwriting workshops in San Francisco.   During this time, she was on a collaborative group adapting the life of Edgar Cayce.  With the blessings of Cayce's grandson, Charles Thomas Cayce, the life story was turned into a screenplay that was pitched to Hollywood with rave reviews.  Lauren has worked on several projects including the novel and screenplay 1906, which was optioned to Warner Brothers with Brad Bird (Pixar) slated to direct as their first non-animated feature.  

Lauren has written for ITA, an International multi-media, multi-sensory historical family attraction company in Tel Aviv, Israel.  Their goal was to build Passport Voyages (Atlantic City, NJ) to promote the history of America.  At another moment in her life, a surprise phone call from Vancouver, B.C. led Lauren to a writing position with Electronic Arts on one of their top worldwide games; Need For Speed: Most Wanted. 

Lauren has been with the Academy of Art University in San Francisco (2004 - present) as the Manager of Student Portfolios and Assistant to the Director of Acting in the Motion Pictures & Television/Acting Department.  Lauren is a screenwriting instructor at the Academy as well.  Formerly an associate manager for AEI (Atchity Entertainment) a film and literary management company, Lauren has gained much knowledge from mentor Ken Atchity in the marketing aspect of the industry to help others.   

Lauren is presently in development on several projects, which Jade King Productions will produce in association with Mana Storm Productions, LLC as well as other projects for other areas.

Projects for Sale

Screenplays

Desert Rose - Cleopatra and Marc Antony rekindle their love in 1942.  Historic romantic adventure - A washed up American archeologist returns to Cleopatra’s tomb in search of the only cure for his dying best friend except he finds Cleopatra alive waiting for him.  

93 Crown Circle - The wife of a wealthy businessman is accused of killing her husband over an insurance policy she never knew about.  As she uncovers the truth behind this policy, she finds the truth identity of her deceased husband and is now the target of the killer.  Inspired by actual events.

Silent City  - San Francisco's Chinatown, a silent city within a city full of the hard working coolies and wealthy Tong gangs.  A brave white woman, Donaldina Cameron, pushed forward against the Chinese code of ethics to save young Chinese girls from slavery, prostitution, drugs and death.  Police feared to set foot into this district to solve the murder of a prominent businessman except for one brave white cop who risked his life and gave his heart to the fair Donaldina.  Set in the early 1900's.  A novel is also in development for this story.  Inspired by personal family events and the true life story of Donaldina Cameron.

The Commission (working title) - An elite group of San Francisco Undercover Police Officers take over the City to bring the largest drug lord to justice.  Set in the 1970's.

Double Vision - After being passed up again for a much needed promotion, a undercover narcotics officer and his partner kill off the biggest West Coast drug lord for his profits.  Finding out his wife knows of his actions, he murders her only to be haunted by her image and a new girlfriend who is a look alike for his dead wife.  Shades of Diabolique.

The Ice Princess - A sexually prudish cop is forced to turn in her badge after losing a harassment lawsuit against her sergeant.  She must now face an assignment she is morally against to regain her life.  A short script.  

Bohemian Princess - The life of a famous San Francisco bohemian woman through the eyes of the only two Chinese children on Russian Hill, San Francisco's high society district.  Set in the early 1960's.  Inspired by personal family memoirs. 

Books 

Tong Lords:  The Last Generation  -  The last Tong family, the Leon children bring you into their homes and adventures during the 1980's up to the final days of the Pirate Princess herself, Louella Leon (2000).  The first in a series of three novels detailing this exciting family tree and extended branches that began in the mid 1800's.  Tongs, fact or fiction?  You decide.  Based on true family events.  This is anything, but The Joy Luck Club.

A Simple Plan for Screenwriting - A Screenwriting Workbook for the novice and intermediate writer. Developed from the POV (point of view) of a beginning & intermediate screenwriter's observations to raise them to the next level and higher. This workbook covers structure, format, character development, where to find fresh new ideas, how to market your project, how a "contest" may or may not help you, plus other items to help the writer. This workbook will be offered on line in the near future.  An area is also offered where you can work some of the assignments to submit "online" for a critique.   

Take One - The beginning actor's handbook that guides them through the preparation, the audition, the actual acting part and the relationship between the actor & the screenwriter.  (This handbook is authored by Lauren's brother, Tony.  Edits and additions by Lauren.)

Anything But Joy Luck - The story of a 5th generation Californian and her family with an ethnically & morally mixed background that no one wants to admit.  Inspired by personal family memoirs.

A California Princess in NASCAR Country  -  A comedic look at a "totally" California girl in NASCAR country known as the tri-state area of Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland.  Imagine Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in NASCAR country. 

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Contact info & for Hire

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