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  1. He wrote the script on spec in 1994, sending it to many companies and studios, all of which turned it down. The script eventually reached Francis Ford Coppola , who passed it on to his then-son-in-law Jonze, who agreed to direct the film.

  2. He wrote the script on spec in 1994, sending it to many companies and studios, all of which turned it down. The script eventually reached Francis Ford Coppola , who passed it on to his then-son-in-law Jonze, who agreed to direct the film.

  3. Sep 24, 1999 · Film scripts written by Charlie Kaufman. A Scanner Darkly (1st draft, 20 Dec, 1997) This unproduced interpretation of the Philip K Dick novel was eventually vetoed, in favour of Richard Linklater's own adaptation.

  4. 3 days ago · Charlie Kaufman, American screenwriter and director known for his offbeat films and ambitious narrative style. He wrote the screenplays for such notable movies as Being John Malkovich (1999), Adaptation (2002), and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); for the latter film he won an Academy Award.

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  5. Feb 15, 2020 · The Oscar-nominated script was credited to the brothers, despite Charlie having no such relation. “Ed Saxon was the producer at the time when Jonathan Demme was going to direct it,” he explains.

  6. Jan 31, 2022 · In 1994, Kaufman wrote his breakout script Being John Malkovich and it made waves throughout the industry. Its innovative concept opened a lot of doors and got Kaufman plenty of meetings, mainly just to tell him that a film like this would never be made.

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  8. Jan 28, 2024 · Charlie Kaufman’s breakthrough moment in the film industry arrived with the release of “Being John Malkovich,” a cinematic marvel that showcased his unique voice in screenwriting. Collaborating with director Spike Jonze, Kaufman unleashed a narrative that defied conventions, inviting audiences into a surreal world where the lines between ...