Brent Hartinger is a multifaceted creative individual, distinguished by his accomplishments as a screenwriter and novelist. His impressive portfolio includes ten original screenplays optioned by major producers and studios, with two indie features produced and five more projects currently in active development or preproduction.
In addition to his screenwriting endeavors, Hartinger is also a prolific novelist, with three of his books having been optioned for film. One of his notable novels, Three Truths and a Lie, published by Simon & Schuster in 2016, garnered a prestigious nomination for an Edgar Award, widely regarded as the highest honor in the mystery and thriller publishing industry. Furthermore, Hartinger has received the esteemed Lambda and GLAAD Awards for his outstanding literary contributions.
Hartinger's impressive resume also boasts numerous accolades in screenwriting contests, having won first place in seven competitions, including Fresh Voices, StoryPros, Acclaim, the L.A. Comedy Festival, and Script Magazine's Screenwriting in the Sun Award. He has consistently placed near the top in various other contests, such as the PAGE Awards, Creative Worlds, Script Pipeline, WriteMovies, Scriptapalooza, and many others.
In addition to his creative pursuits, Hartinger has also held academic appointments, serving as a member of the faculty at Vermont College's MFA program in Writing for Children and Young Adults. He is also a co-founder of the entertainment website AfterElton.com, which was later acquired by MTV/Viacom in a multi-million-dollar deal.
