DAVID WILLIAMSON (PENNSYLVANIA, USA)
Screenwriter and Creator of Pretty Little Lucy, Trust/Fall, Eastern State, and more...
David Williamson is a boundary-pushing screenwriter whose work centers on emotionally complex characters, marginalized voices, and deeply human stories that refuse to look away. With a bold voice and an eye for psychological realism, David crafts narratives that explore trauma, identity, and redemption through raw, character-driven storytelling.
His breakout script Pretty Little Lucy is a darkly poetic psychological drama rooted in real-life catfishing and emotional manipulation. The screenplay has generated significant industry buzz for its originality, social relevance, and emotional impact. Known for its "sharp, honest writing that actually takes risks," it's a standout piece that exemplifies David's fearless approach.
As screenwriter Joshua Norton wrote, "I don't say this often, but it's damn good. The writing's sharp, honest, and actually takes risks. You've set the bar high for scripts out of NWPA. Glad to know I'm not the only one out here trying to raise the level."
David's breakout script Pretty Little Lucy is currently under review by producer Erin Smithey (The Wonder Years, Dear White People), whose work in character-driven drama and nuanced social storytelling aligns with the project's vision.
Smithey described the project as: "Really intriguing personal story/concept that felt grounded, but also somewhat Black Mirror-esque about our ever-increasing emotional reliance on digital relationships. Loved how you pitched the thematic elements you wish to explore. Definitely curious to read."
Other completed works include:
Trust/Fall - A heartbreaking prison drama about generational abuse, maternal guilt, and the price of silence.
Eastern State - A supernatural thriller set inside a haunted, for-profit penitentiary where justice is as twisted as the spirits within.
The Hauntings of HillView - A nonlinear psychological horror series exploring fractured time, spiritual possession, and small-town corruption.
The Shadow of the Deadman's Daughter - A genre-bending western horror with a tormented heroine at its core.
Backlash - A tense drama about radicalization, emotional isolation, and the volatile path from grievance to violence.
36 Questions for the Rest of Our Lives - A grounded romantic drama navigating neurodivergence, grief, and the search for connection.
The Curse of the Mad Butcher - A slasher film steeped in Rust Belt lore and blue-collar vengeance.
The Lady and the Lantern - A gothic horror story unraveling ghostly legends and buried sins.
Steel Pride - A brutal, unflinching queer slasher set in the shadow of steel mills and shame.
David's screenplays often blend genre with emotional authenticity, giving voice to the misunderstood, the discarded, and the unheard. With rising traction on IMDbPro, growing interest from producers, and a distinctive, unapologetic style, David Williamson is a screenwriter to watch-fearless in voice, uncompromising in vision.
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