Christan van Slyke
- Writer
- Producer
- Art Department
Christan Van Slyke is a multi-international award-winning, multi-optioned screenwriter based in Texas. Since 2008, she has immersed herself in the film industry, working in various production roles and cultivating a deep understanding of the craft. A Master of Screenwriting (certified in 2010), Christan has garnered over 800 festival accolades, cementing her reputation as a standout talent in the industry.
Known for her emotionally resonant, character-driven storytelling and innovative narratives, Christan explores a wide range of genres, from romantic comedies to dark thrillers. Her work has graced prestigious platforms, including the Festival de Cannes, where her romantic comedy Curbside Service earned multiple accolades, including Winner at Cannes-SRFA, Hollywood Gold Awards, New York Movie Awards, and Florence Film Awards. Her screenplay Less Traveled was an Official Selection at the Cannes Indies Cinema Awards, while her drama D After C (2021) received critical acclaim. The Expected Unexpected (2021), now available on Amazon Prime and Tubi, continues to captivate audiences with its sharp drama. Her upcoming award-winning, romantic drama, In the Cards, is set to be released late 2025.
Christan's filmmaking journey began with hands-on experience in production, contributing to shorts and assisting in crew roles. Her big break came when she joined the production team of The Details (Tobey Maguire, Laura Linney, Elizabeth Banks, Ray Liotta), a film produced by Mark Gordon and LD Entertainment. From there, she knew her true calling: screenwriting.
A trusted voice in the industry, Christan has served as a staff screenwriter for six production companies and has been an Official Jury Member for the International Cinema Center and the Waco Faith & Family International Film Festival (2019-2021).
Her works-in-progress include the award-winning, coming-of-age romcom Lover Haters Club, the award-winning, dark comedy, post-apocalyptic drama, End It On This, and the upcoming award-winning, post-apocalyptic thriller, The Silent Rebellion. Other projects include romcoms Up in Arms and Non-Committal Type. Recently, Christan joined the upcoming drama The Choctaw Fighter as associate producer.
She thrives in remote work environments and is comfortable writing on assignment and tailoring her own scripts to the specific needs of the project.
Known for her emotionally resonant, character-driven storytelling and innovative narratives, Christan explores a wide range of genres, from romantic comedies to dark thrillers. Her work has graced prestigious platforms, including the Festival de Cannes, where her romantic comedy Curbside Service earned multiple accolades, including Winner at Cannes-SRFA, Hollywood Gold Awards, New York Movie Awards, and Florence Film Awards. Her screenplay Less Traveled was an Official Selection at the Cannes Indies Cinema Awards, while her drama D After C (2021) received critical acclaim. The Expected Unexpected (2021), now available on Amazon Prime and Tubi, continues to captivate audiences with its sharp drama. Her upcoming award-winning, romantic drama, In the Cards, is set to be released late 2025.
Christan's filmmaking journey began with hands-on experience in production, contributing to shorts and assisting in crew roles. Her big break came when she joined the production team of The Details (Tobey Maguire, Laura Linney, Elizabeth Banks, Ray Liotta), a film produced by Mark Gordon and LD Entertainment. From there, she knew her true calling: screenwriting.
A trusted voice in the industry, Christan has served as a staff screenwriter for six production companies and has been an Official Jury Member for the International Cinema Center and the Waco Faith & Family International Film Festival (2019-2021).
Her works-in-progress include the award-winning, coming-of-age romcom Lover Haters Club, the award-winning, dark comedy, post-apocalyptic drama, End It On This, and the upcoming award-winning, post-apocalyptic thriller, The Silent Rebellion. Other projects include romcoms Up in Arms and Non-Committal Type. Recently, Christan joined the upcoming drama The Choctaw Fighter as associate producer.
She thrives in remote work environments and is comfortable writing on assignment and tailoring her own scripts to the specific needs of the project.
