Playwright & Screenwriter Chiara Atik Signs with CAA
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Summary
Chiara Atik, a playwright and screenwriter, has signed with CAA (Creative Artists Agency). Her recent script "The Helga Pictures," based on the true story of painter Andrew Wyeth and an art world scandal, is set to be produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov at Smokehouse Pictures. Atik is also the writer of "Fairy Godmother," a contemporary romantic comedy reimagining the fairy tale genre, which was previously set up at MGM and Amblin Partners. She continues to be represented by Think Tank Management and attorney Patrick Ragen.
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Atik's most recent script The Helga Pictures, based on the true story of painter Andrew Wyeth and a scandal that rocked the art world, will be produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov at Smokehouse Pictures.
Atik is also the writer of Fairy Godmother, a contemporary romantic comedy that reimagines the fairy tale genre through the eyes of a sought-after fairy godmother who finds herself unexpectedly falling for the prince she is supposed to be helping her client win.
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