Christopher Riley
| Christopher Riley | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 💼 Occupation | Screenwriter, author |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Kathy Riley |
Christopher Riley is an American screenwriter, author, and educator, best known for his reference book The Hollywood Standard, a widely used guide to screenplay formatting and style.[1] He is a former script analyst at Warner Bros. and has co-written screenplays with his wife, Kathy Riley, including the 2004 German feature film After the Truth.[2]
Career
Riley worked for over a decade as a script analyst in the story department at Warner Bros., reviewing hundreds of screenplays for feature development.[3] He and his wife co-wrote the screenplay for After the Truth (2004), a courtroom drama produced in Germany and directed by Roland Suso Richter.[4]
The Hollywood Standard
First published in 2005 by Michael Wiese Productions, The Hollywood Standard has been updated through multiple editions, with a third edition released in 2021.[1] It is regarded as a standard reference in film schools and among professional screenwriters for its detailed guidance on screenplay formatting and style conventions.[2][5]
Teaching
Riley has taught screenwriting at various institutions, including John Paul the Great Catholic University and the Act One Program in Los Angeles.[6]
Personal life
Riley is married to screenwriter Kathy Riley. Together they co-author screenplays and collaborate on writing projects.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Nonfiction Book Review: The Hollywood Standard". Publishers Weekly. 2005. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "The Hollywood Standard Review". Raindance. 26 October 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ↑ "The Hollywood Standard Review". Microfilmmaker Magazine. 2008. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ↑ "After the Truth (2004) – Film Info". Filmportal.de. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ↑ "John August recommends The Hollywood Standard". John August. 2005. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Faculty Listing: Christopher Riley". JPCatholic.edu. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ↑ "About the Authors". Michael Wiese Productions. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
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