by Michael William Paul

Featured Work and Projects

CROOKED – Queens Crime Feature Table Read & Development Workshop

March 23, 20261 min read

OVERVIEW

CROOKED is a gritty Queens crime comedy‑drama feature screenplay in early development, co‑production with writer/comedian Greg Kritikos. This project focuses on a live table‑read and casting workshop designed to pressure‑test the script, characters, and chemistry before moving deeper into packaging and production.​


PROJECT SCOPE

  • Format:
    Feature screenplay table read and casting workshop

  • For:
    Early development of the feature film CROOKED

  • Location / Context:
    Round‑table studio session (10–15 actors) with projected script and printed packets, run as a 2–3 hour workshop.​

  • Use:
    Script development, casting exploration, and tonal calibration for a Queens‑set crime story



CREDITS

Direction / Workshop Lead: Michael William‑Paul
Writing / Co‑Production: Greg Kritikos Trech Production (with MWP Studios in development)
Studio / Production: MWP Studios at The American Mime Academy NYC
Cast: Ensemble of workshop actors for lead and supporting roles (Hank Markos, Monica Lawson, Billy Gray, Diamond Pete, Twitch, El Fuego, etc.).

For collaborations and development inquiries related to CROOKED and other narrative projects, contact MWP Studios at

[email protected]

or +1 646‑760‑6059.



Michael William Paul is a director, photographer and founder of MWP Studios, working across commercial, narrative, art, and global onscreen platforms.

Michael William Paul

Michael William Paul is a director, photographer and founder of MWP Studios, working across commercial, narrative, art, and global onscreen platforms.

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