Douglas J. Eboch

Douglas J. Eboch serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Film department, teaching Screenwriting 2 (FILM-102-01) and Pitching (FILM-302-01). A professional screenwriter and director, he achieved industry prominence with the original screenplay for Sweet Home Alabama (starring Reese Witherspoon), which set a September box office record. His creative portfolio spans feature films, video games (Nightmare Cove), and theater (Sleepover at the Stables, performed hundreds of times nationally).

Educational background:

• Bachelor of Arts in Film Production, University of Southern California
• Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting, University of Southern California

Mr. Eboch's expertise centers on narrative development across cinematic media, with emphasis on structural techniques in screenwriting and pitch refinement. His authoritative publications The Three Stages of Screenwriting and The Hollywood Pitching Bible codify professional practices for emerging writers, reflecting his dual focus on theoretical frameworks and industry application. This work bridges academic instruction with real-world filmmaking demands.

Professional recognition includes:

• Carl Sautter Screenwriting Award for Best New Voice in Feature Films (The Scriptwriter's Network)