Paul Root
Writer
PAUL ROOT PAUL ROOT has been creating award-winning and critically-appreciated drama and fiction for the past fifteen years. His scripts have been produced, distributed, and screened in the U.S. and international venues.
2006 Cherry Crush feature film co-written with director Nicholas DiBella. Produced by Post Central Entertainment. Starring Nikki Reed (Thirteen, Lords of Dogtown, The OC) and Jonathan Tucker (Hostage, The Deep End, Texas Chainsaw Massacre); featuring Julie Gonzalo (Freaky Friday, Must Love Dogs), Frank Whaley (JFK, Pulp Fiction), and Michael O'Keefe (Caddyshack, The Pledge).
Cherry Crush has recently obtained U.S. Distribution with First Look Media and foreign distribution with Fabrication Films: http://www.cherrycrushthemovie.com/
2006 The Letter X short social satirical film written and directed by Paul Root. Produced by Monocled Pig Productions in association with Lake Affect Magazine and Street Level Media.
2004 Nicholls Fellowship Quarter-finalist (top 5 percent of 6000-plus scripts) for script Moon Nine.